Comparision (REVERSE IRON CONDOR
VS SHORT STRANGLE)
Compare Strategies
REVERSE IRON CONDOR
SHORT STRANGLE
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
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 ..
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.