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SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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About Strategy |
Short Call Butterfly Option StrategyThis 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 |
Diagonal Bull Call Spread Option StrategyThis 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. Risk:
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SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Details
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium |
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
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. | |
Action | Buy 2 ATM Call, Sell 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call | Buy 1 Long-Term ITM Call Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call |
Breakeven Point | Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium |
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | The profit is limited to the net premium received. | |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Higher strike price- Lower Strike Price - Net Premium | |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Long Straddle, Long Call Butterfly | Bull Put Spread |
Disadvantage | • Limited rewards, usually offer smaller return. • Profitability depends on the significant movement of stocks and options prices. | |
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. |