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Comparision (SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY VS LONG GUTS)

 

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  SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY LONG GUTS
About Strategy

Short Call Butterfly Option Strategy

This strategy is opposite of the Long Call Butterfly Strategy, a trader expects the market to remain range bound in Long Call Butterfly, but here he expects the market to move beyond strike boundaries in Short Call Butterfly. If the trader is bullish on the market’s volatility, he will implement this strategy. Here also there should be equal distance between the

Long Guts Option Strategy 

This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude. This strategy involves buying 1 ITM Call Option and 1 ITM Put Option. This strategy can be called as Debit Spread because trader’s account is debited at the time of entering the positions.< ..

SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs LONG GUTS - Details

SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY LONG GUTS
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 4 2
Strategy Level Advance Beginners
Reward Profile Limited Unlimited
Risk Profile Limited Limited
Breakeven Point Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid

SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs LONG GUTS - When & How to use ?

SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY LONG GUTS
Market View Neutral Neutral
When to use? This strategy is meant for special scenarios where you foresee a lot of volatility in the market due to election results, budget, policy change, annual result announcements etc. This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bullish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to move in either direction with high magnitude.
Action Buy 2 ATM Call, Sell 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ITM Put
Breakeven Point Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid

SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs LONG GUTS - Risk & Reward

SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY LONG GUTS
Maximum Profit Scenario The profit is limited to the net premium received. Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid OR Strike Price of Long Put - Price of Underlying - Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Higher strike price- Lower Strike Price - Net Premium Net Premium Paid + Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Long Call + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Limited Unlimited

SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs LONG GUTS - Strategy Pros & Cons

SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY LONG GUTS
Similar Strategies Long Straddle, Long Call Butterfly Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap
Disadvantage • Limited rewards, usually offer smaller return. • Profitability depends on the significant movement of stocks and options prices. • More commission involved than simply buying call or put option. • Expensive.
Advantages • Even if the market is highly volatile, the risk exposure remains limited. • Without any extra investment, you can receive your premium. • Able to book profits even when the price movement cannot be predicted. • Investors can get unlimited profit if the underlying asset goes up or down. • Ability to profit no matter if the market goes in either direction. • Limited loss.

SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY

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