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Comparision (STRAP VS IRON CONDORS)

 

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  STRAP IRON CONDORS
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

Iron Condors Option Strategy

Iron Condor is a neutral trading strategy. A trader tries to make profit from low volatility in the price of the underlying asset. This strategy will be better understood if you recall ‘Bull Put Spread’ & ‘Bear Call Spread’. A trader will buy one Deep OTM Put Option and sell one OTM Put Option,. He will also sell one OTM Call Option and buy one Deep OTM Call Option. ..

STRAP Vs IRON CONDORS - Details

STRAP IRON CONDORS
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 Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received

STRAP Vs IRON CONDORS - When & How to use ?

STRAP IRON CONDORS
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. When a trader tries to make profit from low volatility in the price of the underlying asset.
Action Buy 2 ATM Call Option, Buy 1 ATM Put Option Sell 1 OTM Put, Buy 1 OTM Put (Lower Strike), Sell 1 OTM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call (Higher Strike)
Breakeven Point Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received

STRAP Vs IRON CONDORS - Risk & Reward

STRAP IRON CONDORS
Maximum Profit Scenario UNLIMITED Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Net Premium Paid Strike Price of Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Unlimited Limited

STRAP Vs IRON CONDORS - Strategy Pros & Cons

STRAP IRON CONDORS
Similar Strategies Strip, Short Put Ladder, Short Call Ladder Long Put Butterfly, Neutral Calendar Spread
Disadvantage • To generate profit, there should be significant change in share price. • Expensive strategy. • Full of risk. • Unlimited maximum loss.
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. • Chance to gather double premium. • Sure, maximum gains on one-half the trade. • Flexible and double leverage at half price.

IRON CONDORS