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CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | IRON CONDORS | |
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Christmas Tree Spread with Puts Option StrategyThis Strategy is an advance option strategy that consists of three legs and six total options. In this strategy buying one put at strike price D, skipping strike price C, writes three calls at strike price B, and buying two calls at strike price A for same expiration dates for neutral to bearish forecast. An investor used this strategy to potential returns |
Iron Condors Option StrategyIron Condor is a neutral trading strategy. A trader tries to make profit from low volatility in the price of the underlying asset. This strategy will be better understood if you recall ‘Bull Put Spread’ & ‘Bear Call Spread’. A trader will buy one Deep OTM Put Option and sell one OTM Put Option,. He will also sell one OTM Call Option and buy one Deep OTM Call Option. .. |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION Vs IRON CONDORS - Details
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | IRON CONDORS | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 6 | 4 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Lowest strike prices + the half premium – premium paid | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION Vs IRON CONDORS - When & How to use ?
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | IRON CONDORS | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
When to use? | This Strategy is used when an investor wants potential returns. | When a trader tries to make profit from low volatility in the price of the underlying asset. |
Action | Buying one ATM, Selling 3 Puts, Buying one more OTM Put | Sell 1 OTM Put, Buy 1 OTM Put (Lower Strike), Sell 1 OTM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call (Higher Strike) |
Breakeven Point | Lowest strike prices + the half premium – premium paid | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION Vs IRON CONDORS - Risk & Reward
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | IRON CONDORS | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Equal middle strike price – higher strike price – the premium | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Debit paid for the strategy. | Strike Price of Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION Vs IRON CONDORS - Strategy Pros & Cons
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | IRON CONDORS | |
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Similar Strategies | Butterfly spreads | Long Put Butterfly, Neutral Calendar Spread |
Disadvantage | • Potential profit is lower or limited. | • Full of risk. • Unlimited maximum loss. |
Advantages | • The potential of loss is limited. | • Chance to gather double premium. • Sure, maximum gains on one-half the trade. • Flexible and double leverage at half price. |