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Comparision (STRAP VS REVERSE IRON CONDOR)

 

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About Strategy

Strap Option Strategy 

Strap Strategy is similar to Long Straddle, the only difference is the quantity traded. A trader will buy two Call Options and one Put Options. In this strategy, a trader is very bullish on the market and volatility on upside but wants to hedge himself in case the stock doesn’t perform as per his expectations. This strategy will make more profits compared to long straddle sin

Reverse Iron Condor Option Strategy

Reverse 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 ..

STRAP Vs REVERSE IRON CONDOR - Details

STRAP REVERSE IRON CONDOR
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 3 4
Strategy Level Beginners Advance
Reward Profile Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) OR Price of Underlying < Strike Price of Calls/Puts - Net Premium Paid Limited
Risk Profile Max Loss Occurs When Price of Underlying = Strike Price of Calls/Puts Limited
Breakeven Point Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid

STRAP Vs REVERSE IRON CONDOR - When & How to use ?

STRAP REVERSE IRON CONDOR
Market View Neutral Neutral
When to use? This strategy is used when the investor is bullish on the stock and expects volatility in the near future. 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 2 ATM Call Option, Buy 1 ATM Put Option Buy 1 OTM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put (Lower Strike), Buy 1 OTM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call (Higher Strike)
Breakeven Point Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid

STRAP Vs REVERSE IRON CONDOR - Risk & Reward

STRAP REVERSE IRON CONDOR
Maximum Profit Scenario UNLIMITED Strike Price of Short Call (or Long Put) - Strike Price of Long Call (or Short Put) - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Net Premium Paid Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Unlimited Limited

STRAP Vs REVERSE IRON CONDOR - Strategy Pros & Cons

STRAP REVERSE IRON CONDOR
Similar Strategies Strip, Short Put Ladder, Short Call Ladder Short Condor
Disadvantage • To generate profit, there should be significant change in share price. • Expensive strategy. • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit.
Advantages • Limited loss. • If share prices are moving then traders can book unlimited profit. • A trader can still book profit if the underlying falls substantially. • 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.

REVERSE IRON CONDOR