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| IRON CONDORS | SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
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| 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.                                          | 
                                    
Short Call Condor Spread Option StrategyShort Call Condor Spread is the opposite of Long Call Condor Spread i.e. sell 1 Deep ITM Call Option, buy 1 ITM Call Option, buy 1 OTM Call Option, sell 1 Deep OTM Call Option. Similar to Long Call Condor, the risk and rewards associated with this strategy are limited. Credit is received at the time of entering into this strategy.  | 
                                
IRON CONDORS Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Details
| IRON CONDORS | SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Market View | Neutral | Volatile | 
| Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) | 
| Number Of Positions | 4 | 4 | 
| Strategy Level | Advance | Advance | 
| 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 | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium | 
IRON CONDORS Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - When & How to use ?
| IRON CONDORS | SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
|---|---|---|
| Market View | Neutral | Volatile | 
| When to use? | When a trader tries to make profit from low volatility in the price of the underlying asset. | This strategy is used when an investor expect the price of the underlying stock to be very volatile. | 
| Action | Sell 1 OTM Put, Buy 1 OTM Put (Lower Strike), Sell 1 OTM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call (Higher Strike) | Buy ITM Call Option + Buy OTM Call Option + Sell Deep OTM Call Option + Sell Deep ITM Call Option | 
| Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium | 
IRON CONDORS Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Risk & Reward
| IRON CONDORS | SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
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| Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid | 
| Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | 
| Risk | Limited | Limited | 
| Reward | Limited | Limited | 
IRON CONDORS Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
| IRON CONDORS | SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
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| Similar Strategies | Long Put Butterfly, Neutral Calendar Spread | Short Strangle | 
| Disadvantage | • Full of risk. • Unlimited maximum loss. | • Amount of profit is low in comparison with other strategies. • As this strategy has 4 legs so the brokerage cost is higher that will affect your profit. | 
| Advantages | • Chance to gather double premium. • Sure, maximum gains on one-half the trade. • Flexible and double leverage at half price. | • This strategy allows you to profit from highly volatile underlying assets moving in any direction. • Earn profit with little or no investment. • Wider profit zone. |