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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. |
Diagonal Bear Put SpreadWhen the trader is neutral – bearish in the near-month and bearish in the mid-month, he will apply Diagonal Bear Put Spread. This strategy involves buying Mid-Month ITM Put Options and selling (short/write) equal number of Near-Month OTM Put Options, of the same underlying asset. This strategy bags limited rewards with limited risk. |
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs DIAGONAL BEAR PUT SPREAD - Details
| SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | DIAGONAL BEAR PUT SPREAD | |
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| Market View | Volatile | Bearish |
| Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | PE (Put Option) |
| Number Of Positions | 4 | 2 |
| Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
| Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
| Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
| Breakeven Point | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium | This is a dynamic trade with many possible scenarios and future trades, it is impossible to calculate a breakeven. |
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs DIAGONAL BEAR PUT SPREAD - When & How to use ?
| SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | DIAGONAL BEAR PUT SPREAD | |
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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. | When the trader is neutral – bearish in the near-month and bearish in the mid-month, he will apply Diagonal Bear Put Spread. This strategy involves buying Mid-Month ITM Put Options and selling (short/write) equal number of Near-Month OTM Put Options, of the same underlying asset |
| Action | Buy ITM Call Option + Buy OTM Call Option + Sell Deep OTM Call Option + Sell Deep ITM Call Option | Sell 1 Near-Month OTM Put Option, Buy 1 Mid-Month ITM Put Option |
| Breakeven Point | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium | This is a dynamic trade with many possible scenarios and future trades, it is impossible to calculate a breakeven. |
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs DIAGONAL BEAR PUT SPREAD - Risk & Reward
| SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | DIAGONAL BEAR PUT SPREAD | |
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| Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid | 'Premiums received - Initial premium to execute + Strike price - Stock Price on final month |
| Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | When the stock trades up above the long-term put strike price. |
| Risk | Limited | Limited |
| Reward | Limited | Limited |
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs DIAGONAL BEAR PUT SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
| SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | DIAGONAL BEAR PUT SPREAD | |
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| Similar Strategies | Short Strangle | Bear Put Spread and Bear Call Spread |
| 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. | Higher commissions due to additional trades. , Changes maximum profit potential of call or put spreads. |
| 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. | The Risk is limited. |