REVERSE IRON CONDOR	LONG PUT LADDER
About Strategy	Reverse Iron Condor Option Strategy Reverse Iron Condor as the name suggests is the opposite of Iron Condors. In Reverse Iron Condor, a trader is bullish about volatility and expects the market to make a significant move in the near future in either direction. Here a trader will buy 1 OTM Call Option, sell 1 Deep OTM Call Option, buy 1 OTM Put Option, sell 1 Deep OTM Put Option. This strategy also Read more..	Long Put Ladder Option Strategy  Long Put Ladder can be implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market and volatility. It involves buying of an ITM Put Option and sale of 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Options. However, the risk associated with this strategy is unlimited and reward is limited. Risk:< .. Read more..

REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs LONG PUT LADDER - Details

	REVERSE IRON CONDOR	LONG PUT LADDER
Market View	Neutral	Neutral
Type (CE/PE)	CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)	PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions	4	3
Strategy Level	Advance	Advance
Reward Profile	Limited	Limited
Risk Profile	Limited	Unlimited
Breakeven Point	Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid	Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Short Puts - Strike Price of Long Put + Net Premium Paid

REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs LONG PUT LADDER - When & How to use ?

	REVERSE IRON CONDOR	LONG PUT LADDER
Market View	Neutral	Neutral
When to use?	In Reverse Iron Condor, a trader is bullish about volatility and expects the market to make a significant move in the near future in either direction	This Strategy can be implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market and volatility.
Action	Buy 1 OTM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put (Lower Strike), Buy 1 OTM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call (Higher Strike)	Buy 1 ITM Put, Sell 1 ATM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put
Breakeven Point	Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid	Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Short Puts - Strike Price of Long Put + Net Premium Paid

REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs LONG PUT LADDER - Risk & Reward

	REVERSE IRON CONDOR	LONG PUT LADDER
Maximum Profit Scenario	Strike Price of Short Call (or Long Put) - Strike Price of Long Call (or Short Put) - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid	Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Short Put - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario	Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid	When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Short Puts - Strike Price of Long Put + Net Premium Paid
Risk	Limited	Unlimited
Reward	Limited	Limited

REVERSE IRON CONDOR Vs LONG PUT LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons

	REVERSE IRON CONDOR	LONG PUT LADDER
Similar Strategies	Short Condor	Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle)
Disadvantage	• Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit.	• Unlimited risk. • Margin required.
Advantages	• Able to profit whether stocks move in either direction up or down. • This strategy can be used by option traders who cannot use credit spreads. • Predictable maximum loss and profits.	• Reduces capital outlay of bear put spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit.