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SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | LONG PUT | |
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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. |
Long Put Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented by buying 1 Put Option i.e. a single position, when the person is bearish on the market and expects the market to move downwards in the near future. |
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs LONG PUT - Details
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | LONG PUT | |
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Market View | Volatile | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 1 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium | Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid |
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs LONG PUT - When & How to use ?
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | LONG PUT | |
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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. | A long put option strategy works well when you're expecting the underlying asset to sharply decline or be volatile in near future. |
Action | Buy ITM Call Option + Buy OTM Call Option + Sell Deep OTM Call Option + Sell Deep ITM Call Option | Buy Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium | Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid |
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs LONG PUT - Risk & Reward
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | LONG PUT | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid | Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs LONG PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | LONG PUT | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Strangle | Protective Call, Short Put |
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. | • 100% loss if strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen. • Time decay. |
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. | • Limited risk to the premium paid. • Less capital investment and more profit. • Unlimited profit potential with limited risk. |