Comparision (LONG PUT BUTTERFLY
VS SHORT STRANGLE)
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LONG PUT BUTTERFLY
SHORT STRANGLE
About Strategy
Long Put Butterfly Option Strategy
The Long Put Butterfly is a neutral strategy where a trader will be bearish on the volatility i.e. he thinks the market will have sideways kind of movement and will not rally sharply in either direction in the near future. This strategy involves sale of 2 ATM Put Options, buy 1 ITM and 1 OTM Put Option. The risk and reward are limited.
This strategy is similar to Short Straddle; the only difference is of the strike prices at which the positions are built. Short Strangle involves selling of one OTM Call Option and selling of one OTM Put Option, of the same expiry date and same underlying asset. Here the probability of making profits is more as there is a spread between the two strike prices, and if ..
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Highest Strike Long Put - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Lowest Strike Long Put + Net Premium Paid
Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium
LONG PUT BUTTERFLY Vs SHORT STRANGLE - When & How to use ?
LONG PUT BUTTERFLY
SHORT STRANGLE
Market View
Neutral
Neutral
When to use?
The Long Put Butterfly is a neutral strategy where a trader will be bearish on the volatility i.e. he thinks the market will have sideways kind of movement and will not rally sharply in either direction in the near future.
This strategy is perfect in a neutral market scenario when the underlying is expected to be less volatile.
Action
Buy 1 OTM Put, Sell 2 ATM Puts, Buy 1 ITM Put
Sell OTM Call, Sell OTM Put
Breakeven Point
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Highest Strike Long Put - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Lowest Strike Long Put + Net Premium Paid
Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium
LONG PUT BUTTERFLY Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Risk & Reward
LONG PUT BUTTERFLY
SHORT STRANGLE
Maximum Profit Scenario
Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid
Maximum Profit = Net Premium Received
Maximum Loss Scenario
When Price of Underlying <= Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Put OR Price of Underlying >= Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put
Loss = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received
Risk
Limited
Unlimited
Reward
Limited
Limited
LONG PUT BUTTERFLY Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG PUT BUTTERFLY
SHORT STRANGLE
Similar Strategies
Iron Condors, Iron Butterfly
Short Straddle, Long Strangle
Disadvantage
• Risk is higher than reward. • When the underlying price is in between the two breakeven points, time decay hurts the position.
• Unlimited loss is associated with this strategy, not recommended for beginners. • Limited reward amount.
Advantages
• Limited maximum loss. • Unlimited profit potential, risk only limited to loss of premium. • Benefits from low volatility.
• Higher chance of profitability due to selling of OTM options. • Advantage from double time decay and a contraction in volatility. • Traders can book profit when underlying asset stays within a tight trading range.