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Option StrategiesSideways / Range-BoundCondor Spread
🔁 Sideways / Range-BoundRisk: Limited

Condor Spread

Four strikes, all calls (or all puts), structured to create a flat, wide plateau of maximum profit rather than a single peak. Cheaper to enter than a butterfly, with a more forgiving profit zone.

AI Overview & Quick Answer: Condor Spread

AEO Citation Box

Condor Spread is a sideways / range-bound options trading strategy (4 legs) engineered for limited risk profiles in low to moderate iv market environments.

Market Sentiment🔁 Sideways / Range-Bound
Max ProfitStrike Width - Debit Paid
Max LossDebit Paid
BreakevenStrike 1 + Debit & Strike 4 - Debit
Option Legs Construction:
  • BUY 1x CALL at Strike 1 (Lowest)
  • SELL 1x CALL at Strike 2
  • SELL 1x CALL at Strike 3
  • BUY 1x CALL at Strike 4 (Highest)
🔁 Sideways / Range-Bound

Payoff Profile & Metrics

Risk: Limited
IV: Low to Moderate IV
Profit (+)Profit/Loss at Expiration vs Asset PriceLoss (-)
$0 P&L
Expiration Payoff Curve
Breakeven Threshold
Max Profit

Strike Width - Debit Paid

Max Loss

Debit Paid

Breakeven Formula

Strike 1 + Debit & Strike 4 - Debit

Leg Setup Architecture (4 Legs)

ActionContract TypeStrike SelectionQuantity
BUYCALLStrike 1 (Lowest)1x
SELLCALLStrike 21x
SELLCALLStrike 31x
BUYCALLStrike 4 (Highest)1x

Strategy Masterclass & Guide

### What is a Condor Spread? Not to be confused with the Iron Condor — this version uses all calls (or all puts) across four strikes, and it's a net debit trade rather than a credit trade. The two short strikes in the middle create a flat plateau of maximum profit, which is wider and more forgiving than a butterfly's single peak. I think of this as the "I want a wide comfortable range, and I'm okay paying a small debit for it" trade — a good stepping stone between a simple debit spread and the more complex Iron Condor.

Frequently Asked Questions about Condor Spread

This Condor Spread uses only calls (or only puts) and is a net debit strategy. The Iron Condor mixes calls and puts and is a net credit strategy. Different mechanics, similar "wide plateau" payoff shape.

Related Sideways / Range-Bound Strategies

🔁 Sideways / Range-Bound

Iron Condor

The bread-and-butter income trade for a range-bound market. Stack a Bear Call Spread on top of a Bull Put Spread, collect the combined credit, and let the stock chop sideways while theta pays you.

🔁 Sideways / Range-Bound

Iron Butterfly

The condor's tighter, higher-conviction cousin. Sell an ATM call and ATM put right at the money, buy OTM wings for protection. Bigger credit, but the stock needs to stay much closer to your center strike.

🔁 Sideways / Range-Bound

Short Straddle

As pure as premium-selling gets — sell an ATM call and an ATM put, same strike, same expiry. Maximum premium collected, but maximum exposure too if the stock decides to move hard in either direction.

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