Compare Strategies
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| About Strategy | 
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.                                          | 
                                    
Strip Option StrategyStrip Strategy is the opposite of Strap Strategy. When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy by buying two ATM Put Options & one ATM Call Option, of the same strike price, expiry date & underlying asset. If the prices move downwards then this strategy will make more profits compared to short straddle because of the                                         ..  | 
                                
IRON CONDORS Vs STRIP - Details
| IRON CONDORS | STRIP | |
|---|---|---|
| Market View | Neutral | Neutral | 
| Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | 
| Number Of Positions | 4 | 3 | 
| Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners | 
| Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited | 
| Risk Profile | Limited | Limited | 
| Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2) | 
IRON CONDORS Vs STRIP - When & How to use ?
| IRON CONDORS | STRIP | |
|---|---|---|
| Market View | Neutral | Neutral | 
| When to use? | When a trader tries to make profit from low volatility in the price of the underlying asset. | When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy. | 
| Action | Sell 1 OTM Put, Buy 1 OTM Put (Lower Strike), Sell 1 OTM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call (Higher Strike) | Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 2 ATM Puts | 
| Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2) | 
IRON CONDORS Vs STRIP - Risk & Reward
| IRON CONDORS | STRIP | |
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| Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Calls - Net Premium Paid OR 2 x (Strike Price of Puts - Price of Underlying) - Net Premium Paid | 
| Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid | 
| Risk | Limited | Limited | 
| Reward | Limited | Unlimited | 
IRON CONDORS Vs STRIP - Strategy Pros & Cons
| IRON CONDORS | STRIP | |
|---|---|---|
| Similar Strategies | Long Put Butterfly, Neutral Calendar Spread | Strap, Short Put Ladder | 
| Disadvantage | • Full of risk. • Unlimited maximum loss. | Expensive., The share price must change significantly to generate profit., High Bid/Offer spread can have a negative influence on the position. | 
| Advantages | • Chance to gather double premium. • Sure, maximum gains on one-half the trade. • Flexible and double leverage at half price. | Profit is generated when the share price changes in any direction., Limited loss., The profit is potentially unlimited when share prices are moving. |