Comparision (SHORT STRANGLE
VS LONG CALL BUTTERFLY)
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SHORT STRANGLE
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
About Strategy
Short Strangle Option Strategy
This strategy is similar to Short Straddle; the only difference is of the strike prices at which the positions are built. Short Strangle involves selling of one OTM Call Option and selling of one OTM Put Option, of the same expiry date and same underlying asset. Here the probability of making profits is more as there is a spread between the two strike prices, and if
A trader, who is neutral in nature and believes that there will be very low volatility i.e. expects the market to remain range bound, will implement this strategy. This strategy involves selling of 2 ATM Call Options, buying 1 ITM Call Option & buying 1 OTM Call Option of the same expiry date & same underlying asset. The difference between the strikes sho ..
Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium
Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium
SHORT STRANGLE Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?
SHORT STRANGLE
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
Market View
Neutral
Neutral
When to use?
This strategy is perfect in a neutral market scenario when the underlying is expected to be less volatile.
This strategy should be used when you're expecting no volatility in the price of the underlying.
Action
Sell OTM Call, Sell OTM Put
Sell 2 ATM Call, Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call
Breakeven Point
Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium
Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium
SHORT STRANGLE Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward
SHORT STRANGLE
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
Maximum Profit Scenario
Maximum Profit = Net Premium Received
Adjacent strikes - Net premium debit.
Maximum Loss Scenario
Loss = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received
Net Premium Paid
Risk
Unlimited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Limited
SHORT STRANGLE Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT STRANGLE
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
Similar Strategies
Short Straddle, Long Strangle
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Disadvantage
• Unlimited loss is associated with this strategy, not recommended for beginners. • Limited reward amount.
• Due to limited lifespan of call options, you can lose the premium paid. • Limited profit which is bound in a narrow range between the two wing strikes.
Advantages
• Higher chance of profitability due to selling of OTM options. • Advantage from double time decay and a contraction in volatility. • Traders can book profit when underlying asset stays within a tight trading range.
• Under this strategy, a trader can book profit even when there is not volatility in the market. • Limited risks to the net premium paid. • This strategy allows you to gain more profits by investing less and limiting your losses to minimum.