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Comparision (SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD VS NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD)

 

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  SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD
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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.

Neutral Calendar Spread Option strategy 

This strategy is implemented if the trader is neutral in the near future for say 2 months or so. This strategy involves writing of Near Month 1 ATM Call Option and buying 1 Mid Month ATM Call Option, hence reducing the cost of purchase, with the same strike price of the same underlying asset. This strategy is used when the trader wants to make money from the ..

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - Details

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

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

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD
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 if the trader is neutral in the near future for say 2 months or so. This strategy involves writing of Near Month 1 ATM Call Option and buying 1 Mid Month ATM Call Option.
Action Buy ITM Call Option + Buy OTM Call Option + Sell Deep OTM Call Option + Sell Deep ITM Call Option Sell 1 Near-Term ATM Call, Buy 1 Long-Term ATM Call
Breakeven Point Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium -

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - Risk & Reward

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Net Premium Paid Maximum Profit Limited When underlying stock price remains unchanged on expiration of the near month options.
Maximum Loss Scenario Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid It occurs when the stock price goes down and stays down until expiration of the longer term options.
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Limited Limited

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD
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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. • Lower profitability • Must have enough experience.
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. • Almost zero margin required. • Ability to profit from time decay, limited risk. • This strategy allows you to transform position into long position.

SHORT CALL CONDOR SPREAD

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