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About Strategy |
Neutral Calendar Spread Option strategyThis strategy is implemented if the trader is neutral in the near future for say 2 months or so. This strategy involves writing of Near Month 1 ATM Call Option and buying 1 Mid Month ATM Call Option, hence reducing the cost of purchase, with the same strike price of the same underlying asset. This strategy is used when the trader wants to make money from the |
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. .. |
NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD Vs IRON CONDORS - Details
NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD | IRON CONDORS | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 4 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | 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 |
NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD Vs IRON CONDORS - When & How to use ?
NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD | IRON CONDORS | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy is implemented if the trader is neutral in the near future for say 2 months or so. This strategy involves writing of Near Month 1 ATM Call Option and buying 1 Mid Month ATM Call Option. | When a trader tries to make profit from low volatility in the price of the underlying asset. |
Action | Sell 1 Near-Term ATM Call, Buy 1 Long-Term ATM Call | Sell 1 OTM Put, Buy 1 OTM Put (Lower Strike), Sell 1 OTM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call (Higher Strike) |
Breakeven Point | - | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received |
NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD Vs IRON CONDORS - Risk & Reward
NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD | IRON CONDORS | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Maximum Profit Limited When underlying stock price remains unchanged on expiration of the near month options. | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | It occurs when the stock price goes down and stays down until expiration of the longer term options. | Strike Price of Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD Vs IRON CONDORS - Strategy Pros & Cons
NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD | IRON CONDORS | |
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Similar Strategies | Long Put Butterfly, Iron Butterfly | Long Put Butterfly, Neutral Calendar Spread |
Disadvantage | • Lower profitability • Must have enough experience. | • Full of risk. • Unlimited maximum loss. |
Advantages | • Almost zero margin required. • Ability to profit from time decay, limited risk. • This strategy allows you to transform position into long position. | • Chance to gather double premium. • Sure, maximum gains on one-half the trade. • Flexible and double leverage at half price. |