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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 Strangle Option Strategy 

This strategy is similar to Short Straddle; the only difference is of the strike prices at which the positions are built. Short Strangle involves selling of one OTM Call Option and selling of one OTM Put Option, of the same expiry date and same underlying asset. Here the probability of making profits is more as there is a spread between the two strike prices, and if ..

REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Details

REVERSE IRON CONDOR SHORT STRANGLE
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 4 2
Strategy Level Advance Advance
Reward Profile Limited Limited
Risk Profile Limited Unlimited
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium

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

REVERSE IRON CONDOR SHORT STRANGLE
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 perfect in a neutral market scenario when the underlying is expected to be less volatile.
Action Buy 1 OTM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put (Lower Strike), Buy 1 OTM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call (Higher Strike) Sell OTM Call, Sell OTM Put
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium

REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Risk & Reward

REVERSE IRON CONDOR SHORT STRANGLE
Maximum Profit Scenario Strike Price of Short Call (or Long Put) - Strike Price of Long Call (or Short Put) - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid Maximum Profit = Net Premium Received
Maximum Loss Scenario Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid Loss = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received
Risk Limited Unlimited
Reward Limited Limited

REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Strategy Pros & Cons

REVERSE IRON CONDOR SHORT STRANGLE
Similar Strategies Short Condor Short Straddle, Long Strangle
Disadvantage • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. • Unlimited loss is associated with this strategy, not recommended for beginners. • Limited reward amount.
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 chance of profitability due to selling of OTM options. • Advantage from double time decay and a contraction in volatility. • Traders can book profit when underlying asset stays within a tight trading range.

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