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SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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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. |
Put Backspread Option StrategyIf the trader is bearish on market and bullish in volatility, he will implement this strategy. However the trader can be neutral in nature i.e. indifferent if the market moves in either of the direction, this strategy will make profits, but uptrend will give a capped income than downtrend which will give unlimited returns. |
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Details
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Market View | Volatile | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | |
Risk Profile | Limited | |
Breakeven Point | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium |
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - When & How to use ?
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Market View | Volatile | Bearish |
When to use? | This strategy is used when an investor expect the price of the underlying stock to be very volatile. | |
Action | Buy ITM Call Option + Buy OTM Call Option + Sell Deep OTM Call Option + Sell Deep ITM Call Option | |
Breakeven Point | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium |
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Risk & Reward
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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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 Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Short 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. | |
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. |