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BULL CALL SPREAD | IRON CONDORS | |
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About Strategy |
Bull Call Spread Option StrategyBull Call Spread option trading strategy is used by a trader who is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset to give decent returns in the near future. This strategy includes buying of an ‘In The Money’ Call Option and selling of ‘Deep Out Of the Money’ Call Option of the same underlying asset and the same expiration date. |
Iron Condors Option StrategyIron 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. .. |
BULL CALL SPREAD Vs IRON CONDORS - Details
BULL CALL SPREAD | IRON CONDORS | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 4 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Strike price of purchased call + net premium paid | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received |
BULL CALL SPREAD Vs IRON CONDORS - When & How to use ?
BULL CALL SPREAD | IRON CONDORS | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy is used when an investor is Bullish in the market but expect the underlying to gain mildly in near future. | When a trader tries to make profit from low volatility in the price of the underlying asset. |
Action | Buy ITM Call Option, Sell OTM Call Option | Sell 1 OTM Put, Buy 1 OTM Put (Lower Strike), Sell 1 OTM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call (Higher Strike) |
Breakeven Point | Strike price of purchased call + net premium paid | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received |
BULL CALL SPREAD Vs IRON CONDORS - Risk & Reward
BULL CALL SPREAD | IRON CONDORS | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | (Strike Price of Call 1 - Strike Price of Call 2) - Net Premium Paid | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Premium Paid | Strike Price of Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
BULL CALL SPREAD Vs IRON CONDORS - Strategy Pros & Cons
BULL CALL SPREAD | IRON CONDORS | |
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Similar Strategies | Collar | Long Put Butterfly, Neutral Calendar Spread |
Disadvantage | • Limited profit potential to the higher strike call sold if the underlying stock price rises. • Maximum profit only if stock rises to the higher of 2 strike prices selected. | • Full of risk. • Unlimited maximum loss. |
Advantages | • Allows you to reduce risk and cost of your investment. • When placing the spread, exit strategy is pre-determined in advance. • Risk is limited to the net premium paid. | • Chance to gather double premium. • Sure, maximum gains on one-half the trade. • Flexible and double leverage at half price. |