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SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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About Strategy |
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. |
Short Strangle Option StrategyThis strategy is similar to Short Straddle; the only difference is of the strike prices at which the positions are built. Short Strangle involves selling of one OTM Call Option and selling of one OTM Put Option, of the same expiry date and same underlying asset. Here the probability of making profits is more as there is a spread between the two strike prices, and if .. |
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Details
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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Market View | Volatile | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium | Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium |
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs SHORT STRANGLE - When & How to use ?
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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Market View | Volatile | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy is used when an investor expect the price of the underlying stock to be very volatile. | This strategy is perfect in a neutral market scenario when the underlying is expected to be less volatile. |
Action | Buy ITM Call Option + Buy OTM Call Option + Sell Deep OTM Call Option + Sell Deep ITM Call Option | Sell OTM Call, Sell OTM Put |
Breakeven Point | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium | Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium |
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Risk & Reward
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid | Maximum Profit = Net Premium Received |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | Loss = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Strangle | Short Straddle, Long Strangle |
Disadvantage | • 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. | • Unlimited loss is associated with this strategy, not recommended for beginners. • Limited reward amount. |
Advantages | • 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. | • Higher chance of profitability due to selling of OTM options. • Advantage from double time decay and a contraction in volatility. • Traders can book profit when underlying asset stays within a tight trading range. |