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Comparision (REVERSE IRON CONDOR VS SHORT CALL LADDER)

 

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About Strategy

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

Short Call Ladder Option Strategy 

This strategy is implemented when a trader is moderately bullish on the market, and volatility. It involves sale of an ITM Call Option, buying of an ATM Call Option & OTM Call Option. The risk associated with the strategy is limited.

REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Details

REVERSE IRON CONDOR SHORT CALL LADDER
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 4 3
Strategy Level Advance Advance
Reward Profile Limited Unlimited
Risk Profile Limited Limited
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid Upper Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received

REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - When & How to use ?

REVERSE IRON CONDOR SHORT CALL LADDER
Market View Neutral Neutral
When to use? 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 This strategy is implemented when a trader is moderately bullish on the market, and volatility
Action Buy 1 OTM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put (Lower Strike), Buy 1 OTM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call (Higher Strike) Sell 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid Upper Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received

REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Risk & Reward

REVERSE IRON CONDOR SHORT CALL LADDER
Maximum Profit Scenario Strike Price of Short Call (or Long Put) - Strike Price of Long Call (or Short Put) - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received
Maximum Loss Scenario Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Limited Unlimited

REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons

REVERSE IRON CONDOR SHORT CALL LADDER
Similar Strategies Short Condor Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap
Disadvantage • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. • Unlimited risk. • Margin required.
Advantages • 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. • Higher probability of profit. • Unlimited upside profit. • Limited maximum loss.

REVERSE IRON CONDOR

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