Iron Condor Options Strategy: How to Profit from Low Volatility
An iron condor is a trading strategy that involves buying and selling options to profit from a sideways market. It's a popular strategy for traders who want to earn income when the market is stable or not moving much.
How it works
Buy an out-of-the-money (OTM) call option and an OTM put option
Sell an OTM call option and an OTM put option with higher strike prices
All options have the same expiration date
Benefits
Limited risk and reward
Can be used on individual stocks or indexes
Can be used to profit from low volatility
Market neutral, meaning no inherent bullish or bearish bias
When to use
When you expect the stock price to stay range-bound before expiration
When you expect implied volatility to decrease
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