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Comparision (DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD VS REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY)

 

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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 Option Strategy

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 ..

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY - Details

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY
Market View Bullish Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 2 4
Strategy Level Beginners Advance
Reward Profile Limited Limited
Risk Profile Limited Limited
Breakeven Point 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 - When & How to use ?

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY
Market View Bullish Neutral
When to use? This strategy is used when a trader is bullish on volatility and expects the market to make significant move in the near future in either directions.
Action Buy 1 Long-Term ITM Call Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call Sell 1 OTM Put, Buy 1 ATM Put, Buy 1 ATM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call
Breakeven Point 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.

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD

REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY