Comparision (SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY
VS SYNTHETIC LONG CALL)
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SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
About Strategy
Short Put Butterfly Option Strategy
In Short Put Butterfly strategy, a trader is neutral in nature and expects the market to remain range bound in the near future. A trader will buy 2 ATM Put Options; sell 1 ITM & 1 OTM Put Options. Here risk and returns both are limited.
A trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it. Here, a trader wants to hold an underlying asset either in physical form like in case of commodities or demat (electronic) form in case of stocks. But he is always exposed to downside risk and in order to mitigate his losses, ..
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Details
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
Market View
Neutral
Bullish
Type (CE/PE)
PE (Put Option)
CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions
4
2
Strategy Level
Advance
Beginners
Reward Profile
Limited
When Price of Underlying > Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid
Risk Profile
Limited
Limited (Maximum loss happens when the price of instrument move above from the strike price of put)
Breakeven Point
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Highest Strike Short Put - Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Lowest Strike Short Put + Net Premium Received
Underlying Price + Put Premium
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
Market View
Neutral
Bullish
When to use?
In Short Put Butterfly strategy, a trader is neutral in nature and expects the market to remain range bound in the near future.
A trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it.
Action
Sell 1 ITM Put, Buy 2 ATM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put
Buy 1 ATM Put or OTM Put
Breakeven Point
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Highest Strike Short Put - Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Lowest Strike Short Put + Net Premium Received
Underlying Price + Put Premium
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
Maximum Profit Scenario
Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Current Price - Purchase Price - Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Strike Price of Higher Strike Short Put - Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Premium Paid
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Unlimited
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY
SYNTHETIC LONG CALL
Similar Strategies
Short Condor, Reverse Iron Condor
Protective Put, Long Call
Disadvantage
• High risk strategy and may cause huge losses if the price of the underlying stocks falls steeply. • Higher profit is only possible when shares get close to expiration.
•Chances of loss if the underlying goes down. •Incur losses if option is exercised.
Advantages
• Benefits from time decay. • Traders can earn more in a rising or range bound scenario. • Benefits from a surge in volatility.
•Limited risk, unlimited profit. •Protection to your long-term holdings. • Limited loss to the to the premium paid for Put option.