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Comparision (SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD VS CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY)

 

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Short Call Condor Spread Option Strategy

Short 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.

Christmas Tree Spread with Call Option Strategy

This Strategy is an advance option strategy that consists of three legs and six total options. In this strategy buying one call at strike price A, skipping strike price B, writes three calls at strike price C, and buying two calls at strike price D for same expiration dates for neutral to bullish forecast. An investor used this strategy to potential retur ..

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - Details

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
Market View Volatile Bullish
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 4 4
Strategy Level Advance Advance
Reward Profile Limited Limited
Risk Profile Limited Limited
Breakeven Point Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium Lowest strike prices + premium paid – the half premium.

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - When & How to use ?

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
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. This Strategy is used when an investor wants potential returns.
Action Buy ITM Call Option + Buy OTM Call Option + Sell Deep OTM Call Option + Sell Deep ITM Call Option • Buy 1 call , • Sell 3 calls, • Buy 2 calls
Breakeven Point Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium Lowest strike prices + premium paid – the half premium.

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - Risk & Reward

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
Maximum Profit Scenario Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid Equal middle strike price – lower strike price – the premium
Maximum Loss Scenario Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid Net Debit paid for the strategy.
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Limited Limited

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - Strategy Pros & Cons

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
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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. • Potential profit is lower or limited.
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. • The potential of loss is limited.

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD

CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY