[eBook] MyOptionsEdge – Stock Options Strategy: The Pro Iron Condor

Main characteristics of the “Pro Iron Condor” strategy:

This strategy seeks a Delta Neutral positioning most of the time, which means it tries to minimize price fluctuations of the SPX and get profitability from options time decay and or Implied Volatility decrease. Several adjustments are possible with some flexibility but always under given guidelines which aims to maintain a Delta-neutral position.

The options structure uses strike prices selection that makes it adapted to market conditions at the moment the trade is opened. Obviously, since it is a Vega negative strategy, it works best when Implied Volatility is high.

The selection of the options chains that support the Vertical Spreads used on each side serves to avoid excessive fluctuations and adjustment needs. And this is why it is different and more consistent than what is common knowledge (that is spread all over the internet).

This strategy delivers positive Theta. This means that we do not need to be stressed about the market not moving (Delta) as time passes. The trade structure of the Pro Iron Condor also reflects concerns about Vega. Being a Vega negative structure, the options chain selection was optimized to reduce sensitivity to volatility spikes.

The document will describe also the adjustments in order to manage risk until the trade is closed.

I am occasionally trading this strategy in the Investment Fund when conditions apply and when I found ideal conditions. This trade also serves to hedge Delta risk with SPX Best Trade.

This options management style can be implemented with a minimum suggested account value of USD3000.

… you are struggling to become profitable on financial trading;

… may have bought a stock options course, but it is theoretical or promised “miracle” results that do not materialize;