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Comparision (STRAP VS SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD)

 

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  STRAP SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD
About Strategy

Strap Option Strategy 

Strap Strategy is similar to Long Straddle, the only difference is the quantity traded. A trader will buy two Call Options and one Put Options. In this strategy, a trader is very bullish on the market and volatility on upside but wants to hedge himself in case the stock doesn’t perform as per his expectations. This strategy will make more profits compared to long straddle sin

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.

STRAP Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Details

STRAP SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD
Market View Neutral Volatile
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 3 4
Strategy Level Beginners Advance
Reward Profile Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) OR Price of Underlying < Strike Price of Calls/Puts - Net Premium Paid Limited
Risk Profile Max Loss Occurs When Price of Underlying = Strike Price of Calls/Puts Limited
Breakeven Point Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium

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

STRAP SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD
Market View Neutral Volatile
When to use? This strategy is used when the investor is bullish on the stock and expects volatility in the near future. This strategy is used when an investor expect the price of the underlying stock to be very volatile.
Action Buy 2 ATM Call Option, Buy 1 ATM Put Option Buy ITM Call Option + Buy OTM Call Option + Sell Deep OTM Call Option + Sell Deep ITM Call Option
Breakeven Point Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium

STRAP Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Risk & Reward

STRAP SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario UNLIMITED Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Net Premium Paid Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Unlimited Limited

STRAP Vs SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

STRAP SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD
Similar Strategies Strip, Short Put Ladder, Short Call Ladder Short Strangle
Disadvantage • To generate profit, there should be significant change in share price. • Expensive strategy. • 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.
Advantages • Limited loss. • If share prices are moving then traders can book unlimited profit. • A trader can still book profit if the underlying falls substantially. • 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.

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD