Compare Strategies
| IRON CONDORS | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
|---|---|---|
                                         
                                     | 
                                    
                                         
                                     | 
                                |
| About Strategy | 
Iron Condors Option StrategyIron Condor is a neutral trading strategy. A trader tries to make profit from low volatility in the price of the underlying asset. This strategy will be better understood if you recall ‘Bull Put Spread’ & ‘Bear Call Spread’. A trader will buy one Deep OTM Put Option and sell one OTM Put Option,. He will also sell one OTM Call Option and buy one Deep OTM Call Option.                                          | 
                                    
Diagonal Bull Call Spread Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral – moderately bullish in the near-month contract and bullish in the mid-month contract. It involves sale of 1 Near-Month OTM Call Option and buying of 1 Mid Month ITM Call Option. Risk:
                                        
                                      | 
                                
IRON CONDORS Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Details
| IRON CONDORS | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Market View | Neutral | Bullish | 
| Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) | 
| Number Of Positions | 4 | 2 | 
| Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners | 
| Reward Profile | Limited | Limited | 
| Risk Profile | Limited | Limited | 
| Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received | 
IRON CONDORS Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?
| IRON CONDORS | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Market View | Neutral | Bullish | 
| When to use? | When a trader tries to make profit from low volatility in the price of the underlying asset. | |
| Action | Sell 1 OTM Put, Buy 1 OTM Put (Lower Strike), Sell 1 OTM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call (Higher Strike) | Buy 1 Long-Term ITM Call Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call | 
| Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received | 
IRON CONDORS Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward
| IRON CONDORS | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | |
| Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | |
| Risk | Limited | Limited | 
| Reward | Limited | Limited | 
IRON CONDORS Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
| IRON CONDORS | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Similar Strategies | Long Put Butterfly, Neutral Calendar Spread | Bull Put Spread | 
| Disadvantage | • Full of risk. • Unlimited maximum loss. | |
| Advantages | • Chance to gather double premium. • Sure, maximum gains on one-half the trade. • Flexible and double leverage at half price. |