Comparision (REVERSE IRON CONDOR
VS RATIO PUT WRITE)
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REVERSE IRON CONDOR
RATIO PUT WRITE
About Strategy
Reverse Iron Condor Option Strategy
Reverse Iron Condor as the name suggests is the opposite of Iron Condors. In Reverse Iron Condor, a trader is bullish about volatility and expects the market to make a significant move in the near future in either direction. Here a trader will buy 1 OTM Call Option, sell 1 Deep OTM Call Option, buy 1 OTM Put Option, sell 1 Deep OTM Put Option. This strategy also
This strategy is implemented by selling (short) the underlying asset in the cash/futures market. Simultaneously, sell ATM Puts double the number of long quantity. This strategy is used by a trader who in 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. ..
Max Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying = Strike Price of Short Puts
Risk Profile
Limited
Loss Occurs When Price of Underlying < Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received OR Price of Underlying > Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received
Breakeven Point
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts + Points of Maximum Profit Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - Points of Maximum Profit
REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - When & How to use ?
REVERSE IRON CONDOR
RATIO PUT WRITE
Market View
Neutral
Neutral
When to use?
In Reverse Iron Condor, a trader is bullish about volatility and expects the market to make a significant move in the near future in either direction
This strategy is implemented by selling (short) the underlying asset in the cash/futures market. This strategy is used by a trader who in neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts + Points of Maximum Profit Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - Points of Maximum Profit
REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - Risk & Reward
REVERSE IRON CONDOR
RATIO PUT WRITE
Maximum Profit Scenario
Strike Price of Short Call (or Long Put) - Strike Price of Long Call (or Short Put) - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid
Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Price of Underlying - Sale Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received OR Strike Price of Short Put - Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk
Limited
Unlimited
Reward
Limited
Limited
REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - Strategy Pros & Cons
REVERSE IRON CONDOR
RATIO PUT WRITE
Similar Strategies
Short Condor
Short Strangle and Short Straddle
Disadvantage
• Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit.
• Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit.
Advantages
• Able to profit whether stocks move in either direction up or down. • This strategy can be used by option traders who cannot use credit spreads. • Predictable maximum loss and profits.