SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD	COVERED COMBINATION
About Strategy	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. Read more..	Covered Combination Option Strategy This strategy involves selling OTM Call & Put Options and buying the underlying asset in either cash or futures market. It is also known as Covered Strangle as the profits are capped and risk is potentially unlimited. Risk: Un .. Read more..

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs COVERED COMBINATION - Details

	SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD	COVERED COMBINATION
Market View	Volatile	Bullish
Type (CE/PE)	CE (Call 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	Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium	(Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs COVERED COMBINATION - When & How to use ?

	SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD	COVERED COMBINATION
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 mainly suited for investors who are moderately bullish on a stock and are comfortable with increasing their position in the event of a price decline.
Action	Buy ITM Call Option + Buy OTM Call Option + Sell Deep OTM Call Option + Sell Deep ITM Call Option	Sell 1 OTM Call, Sell 1 OTM Put
Breakeven Point	Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium	(Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs COVERED COMBINATION - Risk & Reward

	SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD	COVERED COMBINATION
Maximum Profit Scenario	Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid	Strike Price of Short Call - Purchase Price of Underlying + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario	Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid	Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - (2 x Price of Underlying) - Max Profit + Commissions Paid
Risk	Limited	Unlimited
Reward	Limited	Limited

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs COVERED COMBINATION - Strategy Pros & Cons

	SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD	COVERED COMBINATION
Similar Strategies	Short Strangle	Stock Repair Strategy
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.	Combinations can be profitable in sideways or rising markets. Greater combined net credit increases downside protection and potential return.
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.	Limited Maximum Profit on the upside. Covered Combinations should only be traded on stocks that are bullish.