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About Strategy |
Strap Option StrategyStrap Strategy is similar to Long Straddle, the only difference is the quantity traded. A trader will buy two Call Options and one Put Options. In this strategy, a trader is very bullish on the market and volatility on upside but wants to hedge himself in case the stock doesn’t perform as per his expectations. This strategy will make more profits compared to long straddle sin |
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. |
STRAP Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Details
STRAP | SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Volatile |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 3 | 4 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) OR Price of Underlying < Strike Price of Calls/Puts - Net Premium Paid | Limited |
Risk Profile | Max Loss Occurs When Price of Underlying = Strike Price of Calls/Puts | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium |
STRAP Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - When & How to use ?
STRAP | SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Volatile |
When to use? | This strategy is used when the investor is bullish on the stock and expects volatility in the near future. | This strategy is used when an investor expect the price of the underlying stock to be very volatile. |
Action | Buy 2 ATM Call Option, Buy 1 ATM Put Option | Buy ITM Call Option + Buy OTM Call Option + Sell Deep OTM Call Option + Sell Deep ITM Call Option |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium |
STRAP Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Risk & Reward
STRAP | SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | UNLIMITED | Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Premium Paid | Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
STRAP Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
STRAP | SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Strip, Short Put Ladder, Short Call Ladder | Short Strangle |
Disadvantage | • To generate profit, there should be significant change in share price. • Expensive strategy. | • 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. |
Advantages | • Limited loss. • If share prices are moving then traders can book unlimited profit. • A trader can still book profit if the underlying falls substantially. | • 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. |