This strategy is exactly opposite to Covered Call Strategy. Here the investor is neutral or moderately bearish in nature and wants to take advantage of the price fall in the near future. The trader will short one lot of stock future. Now the trader will short ATM Put Option, the option strike price will be his exit price. If the prices rally above the strike price, the
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 ..
Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium
COVERED PUT Vs SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?
COVERED PUT
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
Market View
Bearish
Neutral
When to use?
The Covered Put works well when the market is moderately Bearish.
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
Sell Underlying Sell OTM Put Option
Buy 2 ATM Call, Sell 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call
Breakeven Point
Futures Price + Premium Received
Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium
COVERED PUT Vs SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward
COVERED PUT
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
Maximum Profit Scenario
The profit happens when the price of the underlying moves above strike price of Short Put.
The profit is limited to the net premium received.
Maximum Loss Scenario
Price of Underlying - Sale Price of Underlying - Premium Received
Higher strike price- Lower Strike Price - Net Premium
Risk
Unlimited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Limited
COVERED PUT Vs SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons
COVERED PUT
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
Similar Strategies
Bear Put Spread, Bear Call Spread
Long Straddle, Long Call Butterfly
Disadvantage
• Limited profit, unlimited risk. • Trader should have enough experience before using this strategy.
• Limited rewards, usually offer smaller return. • Profitability depends on the significant movement of stocks and options prices.
Advantages
• Investors can book profit when underlying stock price drop, move sideways or rises by a small amount. • Able to generate monthly income. • Able to generate profit from fall in prices or mild increase in the prices.
• 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.