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Comparision (LONG STRANGLE VS SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD)

 

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  LONG STRANGLE SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD
About Strategy

Long Strangle Option Strategy

A Strangle is similar to Straddle. In Strangle, a trader will purchase one OTM Call Option and one OTM Put Option, of the same expiry date and the same underlying asset. This strategy will reduce the entry cost for trader and it is also cheaper than straddle. A trader will make profits, if the market moves sharply in either direction and gives extra-ordinary returns in the

Short Call Condor Spread Option Strategy

Short 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 STRANGLE Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Details

LONG STRANGLE SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD
Market View Neutral Volatile
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 2 4
Strategy Level Beginners Advance
Reward Profile Unlimited Limited
Risk Profile Limited Limited
Breakeven Point Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium

LONG STRANGLE Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - When & How to use ?

LONG STRANGLE SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD
Market View Neutral Volatile
When to use? This strategy is used in special scenarios where you foresee a lot of volatility in the market due to election results, budget, policy change, annual result announcements etc. This strategy is used when an investor expect the price of the underlying stock to be very volatile.
Action Buy OTM Call Option, Buy OTM Put Option Buy ITM Call Option + Buy OTM Call Option + Sell Deep OTM Call Option + Sell Deep ITM Call Option
Breakeven Point Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium

LONG STRANGLE Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Risk & Reward

LONG STRANGLE SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario Profit = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Max Loss = Net Premium Paid Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Unlimited Limited

LONG STRANGLE Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

LONG STRANGLE SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD
Similar Strategies Long Straddle, Short Strangle Short Strangle
Disadvantage • Require significant price movement to book profit. • Traders can lose more money if the underlying asset stayed stagnant. • 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.
Advantages • Able to book profit, no matter if the underlying asset goes in either direction. • Limited loss to the debit paid. • If the underlying asset continues to move in one direction then you can book Unlimited profit . • 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.

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SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD