Iron Condor Strategy Calculator
Model 4-leg market-neutral credit condors with defined risk wings, dual breakevens, and net credit collection.
Strategy Position Legs (4)
Expiry P&L Visualization
How the Calculation Works
Read parameters and compute total exposure: multiply order quantity by contract unit multiplier.
Evaluate terminal return at the selected target price using strict financial mathematical boundary logic.
Deduct upfront capital commitments, taxes, or net debits to produce final net profit or loss realization.
Calculation Formula
Example Calculation
Sell 24,100 Put & 24,800 Call; Buy 23,800 Put & 25,100 Call. Net Credit: ₹110 on 50 units.
Maximum profit of ₹5,500 is retained if underlying finishes between 24,100 and 24,800. Maximum loss is capped at ₹9,500.
Assumptions & Parameters
- Wing widths on both put and call sides are assumed symmetrical unless customized in the editor.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an iron condor?
An iron condor is a defined-risk, non-directional option strategy formed by selling an OTM put spread and an OTM call spread.
What is the maximum profit?
Maximum profit is strictly limited to the net premium credit collected when entering all four legs.
What is the maximum loss on an iron condor?
Maximum loss equals the wing width (distance between adjacent long and short strikes) minus net credit received, multiplied by contract units.
How are the two breakeven points calculated?
Lower BE = Short Put Strike minus Net Credit; Upper BE = Short Call Strike plus Net Credit.
What market condition favors an iron condor?
A low-volatility, range-bound market where the underlying is expected to consolidate between the short strikes.
What happens if the market breaches one of the wings?
The outer long option acts as a protective firewall, capping your loss at the defined maximum threshold.