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SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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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. |
Synthetic Long Call Option StrategyA trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it. Here, a trader wants to hold an underlying asset either in physical form like in case of commodities or demat (electronic) form in case of stocks. But he is always exposed to downside risk and in order to mitigate his losses, .. |
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Details
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Market View | Volatile | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | When Price of Underlying > Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited (Maximum loss happens when the price of instrument move above from the strike price of put) |
Breakeven Point | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium | Underlying Price + Put Premium |
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - When & How to use ?
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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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. | A trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it. |
Action | Buy ITM Call Option + Buy OTM Call Option + Sell Deep OTM Call Option + Sell Deep ITM Call Option | Buy 1 ATM Put or OTM Put |
Breakeven Point | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium | Underlying Price + Put Premium |
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Risk & Reward
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid | Current Price - Purchase Price - Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | Premium Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Strangle | Protective Put, 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. | •Chances of loss if the underlying goes down. •Incur losses if option is exercised. |
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. | •Limited risk, unlimited profit. •Protection to your long-term holdings. • Limited loss to the to the premium paid for Put option. |