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Comparision (SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY VS DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD)

 

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  SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
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

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.

SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Details

SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
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
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
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
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.

SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD