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SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | RATIO PUT SPREAD | |
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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. |
Ratio Put Spread Option StrategyThis strategy involves buying ITM Puts and simultaneously selling OTM Puts, double the number of ITM Puts. This strategy is used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. Here profits will be capped up to the premium amount and risk will be potentially unlimited. |
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs RATIO PUT SPREAD - Details
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | RATIO PUT SPREAD | |
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Market View | Volatile | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 3 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put +/- Net Premium Received or Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - (Points of Maximum Profit / Number of Uncovered Puts) |
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs RATIO PUT SPREAD - When & How to use ?
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | RATIO PUT SPREAD | |
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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 used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. |
Action | Buy ITM Call Option + Buy OTM Call Option + Sell Deep OTM Call Option + Sell Deep ITM Call Option | Buy 1 ITM Put, Sell 2 OTM Puts |
Breakeven Point | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put +/- Net Premium Received or Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - (Points of Maximum Profit / Number of Uncovered Puts) |
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs RATIO PUT SPREAD - Risk & Reward
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | RATIO PUT SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid | Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | Strike Price of Short - Price of Underlying - Max Profit + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs RATIO PUT SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | RATIO PUT SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Strangle | Short Straddle (Sell Straddle), Short Strangle (Sell 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 potential risk. • Limited 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. | • Directional strategy so that there is either no upside or downside risk. • Able to profit even if trader is neutral on the market. • Higher probability of profit. |