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About Strategy |
Long Strangle Option StrategyA 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 |
Reverse Iron Condor Option StrategyReverse 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 .. |
LONG STRANGLE Vs REVERSE IRON CONDOR - Details
LONG STRANGLE | REVERSE IRON CONDOR | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put 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 | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid |
LONG STRANGLE Vs REVERSE IRON CONDOR - When & How to use ?
LONG STRANGLE | REVERSE IRON CONDOR | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
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. | 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 |
Action | Buy OTM Call Option, Buy OTM Put Option | Buy 1 OTM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put (Lower Strike), Buy 1 OTM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call (Higher Strike) |
Breakeven Point | Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid |
LONG STRANGLE Vs REVERSE IRON CONDOR - Risk & Reward
LONG STRANGLE | REVERSE IRON CONDOR | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Profit = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid | Strike Price of Short Call (or Long Put) - Strike Price of Long Call (or Short Put) - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Max Loss = Net Premium Paid | Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
LONG STRANGLE Vs REVERSE IRON CONDOR - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG STRANGLE | REVERSE IRON CONDOR | |
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Similar Strategies | Long Straddle, Short Strangle | Short Condor |
Disadvantage | • Require significant price movement to book profit. • Traders can lose more money if the underlying asset stayed stagnant. | • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited 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 . | • 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. |