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Comparision (SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD VS SHORT STRANGLE)

 

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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.

Short Strangle Option Strategy 

This strategy is similar to Short Straddle; the only difference is of the strike prices at which the positions are built. Short Strangle involves selling of one OTM Call Option and selling of one OTM Put Option, of the same expiry date and same underlying asset. Here the probability of making profits is more as there is a spread between the two strike prices, and if ..

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Details

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD SHORT STRANGLE
Market View Volatile Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 4 2
Strategy Level Advance Advance
Reward Profile Limited Limited
Risk Profile Limited Unlimited
Breakeven Point Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium

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

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD SHORT STRANGLE
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 perfect in a neutral market scenario when the underlying is expected to be less volatile.
Action Buy ITM Call Option + Buy OTM Call Option + Sell Deep OTM Call Option + Sell Deep ITM Call Option Sell OTM Call, Sell OTM Put
Breakeven Point Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Risk & Reward

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

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Strategy Pros & Cons

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD SHORT STRANGLE
Similar Strategies Short Strangle Short Straddle, Long Strangle
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 loss is associated with this strategy, not recommended for beginners. • Limited reward amount.
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. • Higher chance of profitability due to selling of OTM options. • Advantage from double time decay and a contraction in volatility. • Traders can book profit when underlying asset stays within a tight trading range.

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