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PUT BACKSPREAD | IRON CONDORS | |
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About 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. |
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. .. |
PUT BACKSPREAD Vs IRON CONDORS - Details
PUT BACKSPREAD | IRON CONDORS | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 4 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | |
Risk Profile | 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 |
PUT BACKSPREAD Vs IRON CONDORS - When & How to use ?
PUT BACKSPREAD | IRON CONDORS | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
When to use? | When a trader tries to make profit from low volatility in the price of the underlying asset. | |
Action | 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 |
PUT BACKSPREAD Vs IRON CONDORS - Risk & Reward
PUT BACKSPREAD | IRON CONDORS | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
PUT BACKSPREAD Vs IRON CONDORS - Strategy Pros & Cons
PUT BACKSPREAD | IRON CONDORS | |
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Similar Strategies | Long Put Butterfly, Neutral Calendar Spread | |
Disadvantage | • Full of risk. • Unlimited maximum loss. | |
Advantages | • Chance to gather double premium. • Sure, maximum gains on one-half the trade. • Flexible and double leverage at half price. |