How many breakeven points does an Iron Condor have?
An Iron Condor has two breakeven points: the lower short put strike minus the net premium received, and the upper short call strike plus the net premium received.
An Iron Condor combines a bull put spread and a bear call spread. It profits when the underlying stays within a defined range between the short strikes, collecting premium from all four options.
Calculate This StrategyAn Iron Condor has two breakeven points: the lower short put strike minus the net premium received, and the upper short call strike plus the net premium received.
Maximum profit equals the total net premium received from selling the Iron Condor. This occurs when the underlying expires between the two short strikes at expiration.
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