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Iron Condor Calculator

Calculate Max Profit, Max Loss & Both Breakeven Points

Confused by iron condor math? Can't figure out your max profit and breakeven points? Our calculator shows the core numbers for your trade—max profit, max loss, breakeven on both sides, return on risk, and the payoff at expiration—all in one place.

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Problem

Iron Condors Have Too Many Numbers

Four Different Strikes to Manage — All with different calculations

Multiple Breakeven Points — Call side and put side work differently

Max Profit is Hidden — You don't know if the premium is worth it

Assignment Risk is Complex — Could happen on either side, both, or neither

Solution

Iron Condor Calculator

Simple Max Profit / Max Loss Summary

Two Breakeven Points (call side + put side)

Profit Zone Between the Breakevens

Payoff Diagram at Expiration

Return on Risk

Plain-English Trade Summary

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Learn Iron Condor Strategies

Master the iron condor strategy with our comprehensive guides. Learn optimal strike selection, DTE optimization, and risk management techniques.

How it works

Get started in 3 simple steps

1

Pick Your Symbols and Expiration Window

Enter tickers and a days-to-expiration range to scan

2

Scan Live 4-Leg Iron Condors

Short call, long call, short put, and long put strikes, priced from the live option chain

3

Review Your Risk/Reward

See max profit if both sides expire worthless, max loss if the stock finishes beyond either long strike

SPY Iron Condor

Your Iron Condor Setup:

  • Current SPY price: $580
  • Sell 580/585 call spread, sell 575/570 put spread
  • Total credit: $3.50 per share ($350 per contract)
  • DTE: 21 days

The Math:

  • Max Profit: $350 (if SPY stays $575-$580)
  • Max Loss: $150 ($5 wing width − $3.50 credit)
  • Call-Side Breakeven: $583.50 ($580 + $3.50)
  • Put-Side Breakeven: $571.50 ($575 − $3.50)
  • Return on Risk: 233% ($350 ÷ $150)

Key Metrics

Example: Max Profit

$350

Example: Max Loss

$150

Example: Profit Zone

$571.50-$583.50

Example: Return on Risk

233%

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about getting started

What's an iron condor?

A 4-leg options strategy combining: sell a call spread (profitable if stock stays below short strike) and sell a put spread (profitable if stock stays above short strike). You collect premium from both spreads.

What are the two breakeven points?

Call-side breakeven = Short call strike + total credit. Put-side breakeven = Short put strike - total credit. Your trade profits if stock stays between both breakevens.

Why run iron condors instead of credit spreads?

Iron condors collect premium from both sides, but can lose on either side if the stock moves far enough, and are more complex. Single spreads are simpler but collect less premium.

Can I close early if I'm at 50% max profit?

Yes, many traders do to free up capital and reduce risk. Each trade is different—depends on theta remaining and time available.

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