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Comparision (LONG STRANGLE VS IRON CONDORS)

 

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About Strategy

Long Strangle Option Strategy

A Strangle is similar to Straddle. In Strangle, a trader will purchase one OTM Call Option and one OTM Put Option, of the same expiry date and the same underlying asset. This strategy will reduce the entry cost for trader and it is also cheaper than straddle. A trader will make profits, if the market moves sharply in either direction and gives extra-ordinary returns in the

Iron Condors Option Strategy

Iron 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. ..

LONG STRANGLE Vs IRON CONDORS - Details

LONG STRANGLE IRON CONDORS
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 2 4
Strategy Level Beginners Advance
Reward Profile Unlimited Limited
Risk Profile Limited Limited
Breakeven Point Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received

LONG STRANGLE Vs IRON CONDORS - When & How to use ?

LONG STRANGLE IRON CONDORS
Market View Neutral Neutral
When to use? This strategy is used in special scenarios where you foresee a lot of volatility in the market due to election results, budget, policy change, annual result announcements etc. When a trader tries to make profit from low volatility in the price of the underlying asset.
Action Buy OTM Call Option, Buy OTM Put Option Sell 1 OTM Put, Buy 1 OTM Put (Lower Strike), Sell 1 OTM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call (Higher Strike)
Breakeven Point Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received

LONG STRANGLE Vs IRON CONDORS - Risk & Reward

LONG STRANGLE IRON CONDORS
Maximum Profit Scenario Profit = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Max Loss = Net Premium Paid Strike Price of Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Unlimited Limited

LONG STRANGLE Vs IRON CONDORS - Strategy Pros & Cons

LONG STRANGLE IRON CONDORS
Similar Strategies Long Straddle, Short Strangle Long Put Butterfly, Neutral Calendar Spread
Disadvantage • Require significant price movement to book profit. • Traders can lose more money if the underlying asset stayed stagnant. • Full of risk. • Unlimited maximum loss.
Advantages • Able to book profit, no matter if the underlying asset goes in either direction. • Limited loss to the debit paid. • If the underlying asset continues to move in one direction then you can book Unlimited profit . • Chance to gather double premium. • Sure, maximum gains on one-half the trade. • Flexible and double leverage at half price.

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