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| SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | STOCK REPAIR | |
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Short Call Condor Spread Option StrategyShort Call Condor Spread is the opposite of Long Call Condor Spread i.e. sell 1 Deep ITM Call Option, buy 1 ITM Call Option, buy 1 OTM Call Option, sell 1 Deep OTM Call Option. Similar to Long Call Condor, the risk and rewards associated with this strategy are limited. Credit is received at the time of entering into this strategy. |
Stock Repair Option StrategyStock Repair Strategy is used to cover up for losses made on long stock position. After the long position suffered losses on stock price fall, a trader will implement this strategy in order to bring down the breakeven price and capping his further losses thereby increasing his probability of loss recovery. Suppose Mr. X has .. |
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs STOCK REPAIR - Details
| SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | STOCK REPAIR | |
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| Market View | Volatile | Bullish |
| Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) |
| Number Of Positions | 4 | 3 |
| Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
| Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
| Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
| Breakeven Point | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium |
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs STOCK REPAIR - When & How to use ?
| SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | STOCK REPAIR | |
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| Market View | Volatile | Bullish |
| When to use? | This strategy is used when an investor expect the price of the underlying stock to be very volatile. | Stock Repair Strategy is used to cover up for losses made on long stock position. After the long position suffered losses on stock price fall, a trader will implement this strategy in order to bring down the breakeven price and capping his further losses thereby increasing his probability of loss recovery. |
| Action | Buy ITM Call Option + Buy OTM Call Option + Sell Deep OTM Call Option + Sell Deep ITM Call Option | Buy 1 ATM Call, Sell 2 OTM Calls |
| Breakeven Point | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium |
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs STOCK REPAIR - Risk & Reward
| SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | STOCK REPAIR | |
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| Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid | |
| Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | |
| Risk | Limited | Limited |
| Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs STOCK REPAIR - Strategy Pros & Cons
| SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | STOCK REPAIR | |
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| Similar Strategies | Short Strangle | |
| Disadvantage | • Amount of profit is low in comparison with other strategies. • As this strategy has 4 legs so the brokerage cost is higher that will affect your profit. | • Management required with all the positions. • Additional loss due to continuous decline in shares as downside risk remains unchanged. |
| Advantages | • This strategy allows you to profit from highly volatile underlying assets moving in any direction. • Earn profit with little or no investment. • Wider profit zone. | • This strategy creates an opportunity to recover losses by lowering our breakeven. • No margin required. • No additional downside risk and costs nothing to put on. |