Can anyone share their experiences with iron condors?

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E emilia93 on 23.10.2023 Posts: 19

Been trading a bit and thinking about trying out iron condors for some income. Can't help but feel like it's a bit riskier than what I'm used to. Has anyone here had any experience, either good or bad, with them? How did it go, and would you suggest it to someone looking to diverify their portfolio a bit more? Any thoughts or advice would be appreciated. Trying to figure out if it's worth taking the deep dive. Cheers!

Bitopex · Accepted Answer

Iron condors allow for profit from a stock trading within a certain range, providing a strategy with defined risk and return.
They require close monitoring and adjustment to manage losses, especially during periods of high volatility.
Success with iron condors often depends on choosing the right expiry and strike prices to balance profit potential against risk.

S sophia69 on 25.11.2023 Posts: 16 · Accepted Answer

S sophia69 on 25.11.2023 Posts: 16

Well, Iron Condors sound more like a heavy metal band than a financial strategy, but that's just me!

E emily76 on 27.11.2023 Posts: 11 · Accepted Answer

I've been toying with iron condors myself and what I've realized is that while they can be quite profitable, you need to keep a close watch on the market. Especially on days with high volatility, things can get tricky. You might consider setting up stop limits or alerts to manage risk. I've also found that it can be beneficial to close out the position well before expiration to reduce risk. Anyone else got their own risk management strategies for iron condors they want to share?

D deltamaster on 10.12.2023 Posts: 13 · Accepted Answer

Tried iron condors once and got burned; the market moved more than I expected and I ended up at a loss. Not sure I'd venture there again without a more solid plan for managing the risks involved. Anyone got tips on how to handle unexpected market swings?

L linus50 on 19.12.2023 Posts: 15 · Accepted Answer

Isn't the limited reward potential a concern compared to the risks of wider market moves? Seems like there's a razor-thin margin for error with iron condors.

B ben94 on 23.12.2023 Posts: 24 · Accepted Answer

Did you consider using probability analysis tools to better gauge potential outcomes of iron condors? What's been your approach to selecting strike prices that balance risk while offering a reasonable return?

A alphaarcher on 13.03.2024 Posts: 15 · Accepted Answer

Ever played around with the expiration dates to find a sweet spot? Shorter terms might give less exposure to crazy swings.

Can anyone share their experiences with iron condors?

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