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SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | SHORT GUTS | |
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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. |
Short Guts Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bearish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to be range bound in the near future. This strategy involves sale of 1 ITM Call Option and 1 ITM Put Option. This strategy can be called as Credit Spread since his account is credited at the time of entering in the positions. < .. |
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs SHORT GUTS - Details
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | SHORT GUTS | |
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Market View | Volatile | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium | Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received |
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs SHORT GUTS - When & How to use ?
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | SHORT GUTS | |
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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 implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bearish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to be range bound in the near future. |
Action | Buy ITM Call Option + Buy OTM Call Option + Sell Deep OTM Call Option + Sell Deep ITM Call Option | Sell 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ITM Put |
Breakeven Point | Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium | Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received |
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs SHORT GUTS - Risk & Reward
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | SHORT GUTS | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid | Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Short Call - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received OR Strike Price of Short Put - Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs SHORT GUTS - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD | SHORT GUTS | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Strangle | Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle) |
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. | • Unlimited potential loss if the underlying stock continues to move in one direction. • High margin required. |
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. | • Ability to profit even when underlying asset stays stagnant. • You are already paid your full profit the moment the position is put on as this is a credit spread position. • Higher chance of ending in full profit as compared to short strangle or short straddle. |