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Options Strategy Builder.
Build. Analyze. Execute.

Construct and visualize complex multi-leg options strategies with live P&L and Greeks breakdown.

Quick Strategy Templates

Load pre-built strategies or build your own custom strategy

Strategy Builder

Build your options strategy by adding legs

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Strategy Analysis

Risk and reward analysis

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How the Options Strategy Builder Works

Build any multi-leg options strategy — from a simple covered call to a complex iron condor — and instantly see the full P&L profile, breakeven points, and Greeks.

Strategy Creation

  • Add multiple options legs (calls/puts)
  • Set strike prices and expiration dates
  • Choose buy/sell (long/short) for each leg
  • Adjust quantity for each leg

Analysis Features

  • Full P&L payoff diagram
  • Breakeven point(s) calculation
  • Maximum profit and maximum loss
  • Net Greeks: Delta, Gamma, Theta, Vega

Iron Condor Calculator

The iron condor is a neutral, defined-risk options strategy that profits when the underlying stays within a price range. It combines a bull put spread and a bear call spread.

Iron Condor Structure (4 legs)

Sell OTM Put (lower strike) → collect premium

Buy further OTM Put (even lower) → cap downside

Sell OTM Call (upper strike) → collect premium

Buy further OTM Call (even higher) → cap upside

Max Profit

Net premium collected

Achieved when price stays between the two short strikes at expiry

Max Loss

Wing width − premium

Occurs if price moves beyond either long strike

Break-even

Two points

Short put strike − net credit / Short call strike + net credit

Common Options Strategies You Can Build

Iron Condor

4-leg neutral

Sell OTM call + put, buy further OTM call + put. Profit from time decay in a range-bound market.

Short Iron Condor vs Long Iron Condor

Direction

Short iron condor = net credit (most common). Long iron condor = net debit, profits from large moves. Use the builder to visualize both.

Bull Put Spread

2-leg bullish

Sell higher-strike put, buy lower-strike put. Collect premium with limited downside. Breakeven = short strike − net credit.

Bear Call Spread

2-leg bearish

Sell lower-strike call, buy higher-strike call. Profit if stock stays below short strike. Max gain = net premium received.

Covered Call

1 leg + stock

Own 100 shares, sell 1 call. Generates monthly income. Limits upside above the call strike.

Options Calendar Spread

2-leg time spread

Buy far-dated option, sell near-dated same strike. Profits from faster near-term decay. Best when IV is low.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an iron condor strategy?

An iron condor is a 4-leg options strategy that profits when the underlying asset stays within a defined price range. You sell an OTM call and OTM put (collecting premium), and buy a further OTM call and put (limiting risk). Maximum profit = net credit received when all options expire worthless. It's a popular strategy for range-bound stocks with high implied volatility.

What is the difference between a condor and an iron condor?

A condor uses all calls or all puts (4 legs of the same type). An iron condor uses both calls and puts — a bull put spread on the downside plus a bear call spread on the upside. Iron condors are more capital-efficient because the two spreads partially offset each other's margin requirements.

What is a short iron condor vs long iron condor?

A short iron condor is the most common version: you sell the inner strikes and buy the outer strikes, receiving a net credit. Profit if price stays in range. A long iron condor is the opposite — you buy the inner strikes and sell the outer strikes, paying a net debit. It profits from large price moves in either direction (like a long strangle with defined risk).

How do I use the options strategy builder?

Add each leg of your strategy using the form: select call or put, choose the strike price, enter the premium, and set buy or sell. The builder plots your P&L diagram and shows breakeven points, max profit, and max loss automatically. Use it to model any strategy — covered calls, spreads, iron condors, butterflies, or custom multi-leg positions.