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Comparision (SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD VS STRAP)

 

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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 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 Vs STRAP - Details

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

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

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

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs STRAP - Risk & Reward

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

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs STRAP - Strategy Pros & Cons

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

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD