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SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | MARRIED 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. |
Married Put Option StrategyThis strategy is applied when trader goes long on the underlying asset i.e. he buys the stock in cash market. He has a bullish view and expects the market to rise in the near future, but simultaneously has the fear of downward movement of the markets. In order to cover his position from vulnerabilities he buys one ATM Put Option of the same underlying asset. Here, a trader wi .. |
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs MARRIED PUT - Details
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | MARRIED PUT | |
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Market View | Volatile | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 1 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium | Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs MARRIED PUT - When & How to use ?
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | MARRIED PUT | |
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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 work when the investor goes long in any stock. He expects the rise in market in future. |
Action | Buy ITM Call Option + Buy OTM Call Option + Sell Deep OTM Call Option + Sell Deep ITM Call Option | Buy 250 XYZ Shares, Buy 1 ATM Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium | Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs MARRIED PUT - Risk & Reward
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | MARRIED 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 | Profit = Price of Underlying - Purchase Price of Underlying - Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs MARRIED PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | MARRIED PUT | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Strangle | Long Call |
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. | Cost of the put options eats into profit margin. |
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. | Unlimited Profit and Limited Risk |