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SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | COVERED PUT | |
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About Strategy |
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. |
Covered Put Option StrategyThis strategy is exactly opposite to Covered Call Strategy. Here the investor is neutral or moderately bearish in nature and wants to take advantage of the price fall in the near future. The trader will short one lot of stock future. Now the trader will short ATM Put Option, the option strike price will be his exit price. If the prices rally above the strike price, the .. |
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs COVERED PUT - Details
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | COVERED PUT | |
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Market View | Volatile | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | PE (Put Option) + Underlying |
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 | Futures Price + Premium Received |
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs COVERED PUT - When & How to use ?
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | COVERED PUT | |
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Market View | Volatile | Bearish |
When to use? | This strategy is used when an investor expect the price of the underlying stock to be very volatile. | The Covered Put works well when the market is moderately Bearish. |
Action | Buy ITM Call Option + Buy OTM Call Option + Sell Deep OTM Call Option + Sell Deep ITM Call Option | Sell Underlying Sell OTM Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium | Futures Price + Premium Received |
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs COVERED PUT - Risk & Reward
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | COVERED PUT | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid | The profit happens when the price of the underlying moves above strike price of Short Put. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | Price of Underlying - Sale Price of Underlying - Premium Received |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs COVERED PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | COVERED PUT | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Strangle | Bear Put Spread, Bear Call Spread |
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. | • Limited profit, unlimited risk. • Trader should have enough experience before using this strategy. |
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. | • Investors can book profit when underlying stock price drop, move sideways or rises by a small amount. • Able to generate monthly income. • Able to generate profit from fall in prices or mild increase in the prices. |