Comparision (DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
VS REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY)
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DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY
About Strategy
Diagonal Bull Call Spread Option Strategy
This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral – moderately bullish in the near-month contract and bullish in the mid-month contract. It involves sale of 1 Near-Month OTM Call Option and buying of 1 Mid Month ITM Call Option.
Reverse Iron Butterfly as the name suggests is the opposite of Iron Butterfly. In Reverse Iron Butterfly, a trader is bullish on volatility and expects the market to make significant move in the near future in either directions. Here a trader will buy 1 ATM Call Option, sell 1 OTM Call Option, buy 1 ATM Put Option, sell 1 OTM Put Option. This strategy also bags lim ..
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY
Maximum Profit Scenario
Strike Price of Short Call (or Long Put) - Strike Price of Long Call (or Short Put) - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Limited
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY
Similar Strategies
Bull Put Spread
Short Put Butterfly, Short Condor
Disadvantage
• Potential loss is higher than gain, complex strategy. • Not suitable for beginners.
Advantages
• Able to profit whether stocks move in either direction up or down. • This strategy can be used by option traders who cannot use credit spreads. • Predictable maximum loss and profits, volatile strategy.