Index Iron Condor

Options Intermediate NIFTY Options BANKNIFTY Options FINNIFTY Options

Neutral - Index Expected to Stay Range-bound

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Quick Reference

Strategy Type Iron Condor Specifically Optimized for Index Options
Market Outlook Neutral - Index Expected to Stay Range-bound
Risk Profile Defined Risk with Index-specific Characteristics
Reward Profile Premium Collection from High-liquidity Index Options
Time Horizon 1-4 weeks (Weekly or Monthly)
Capital Requirement Medium
Margin Type SPAN + Exposure
Best Used When Trading iron condors on indices for superior liquidity, tighter spreads, and predictable behavior

When to Use This Strategy

Trading iron condors on indices for superior liquidity, tighter spreads, and predictable behavior

India-Specific Notes

Lot Sizes

NIFTY 25 units per lot (contract value ~₹6L)
BANKNIFTY 15 units per lot (contract value ~₹7.5L)
FINNIFTY 25 units per lot (contract value ~₹6L)

Expiry Schedule

NIFTY Thursday weekly, last Thursday monthly
BANKNIFTY Wednesday weekly, last Wednesday monthly
FINNIFTY Tuesday weekly, last Tuesday monthly

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