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IRON BUTTERFLY | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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About Strategy |
Iron Butterfly Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented when a trader is bearish on the volatility of market and neutral on the market movements. A trader will buy 1 OTM Put Option, sell 1 ATM Put Option, sell 1 ATM Call Option, buy 1 OTM Call Option. Due to offsetting of long and short positions, this strategy bags limited profit with limited risk.
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Put Backspread Option StrategyIf the trader is bearish on market and bullish in volatility, he will implement this strategy. However the trader can be neutral in nature i.e. indifferent if the market moves in either of the direction, this strategy will make profits, but uptrend will give a capped income than downtrend which will give unlimited returns. |
IRON BUTTERFLY Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Details
IRON BUTTERFLY | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | |
Risk Profile | Limited | |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received |
IRON BUTTERFLY Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - When & How to use ?
IRON BUTTERFLY | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
When to use? | This strategy is implemented when a trader is bearish on the volatility of market and neutral on the market movements. | |
Action | Buy 1 OTM Put, Sell 1 ATM Put, Sell 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call | |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received |
IRON BUTTERFLY Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Risk & Reward
IRON BUTTERFLY | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
IRON BUTTERFLY Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
IRON BUTTERFLY | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Long Put Butterfly, Neutral Calendar Spread | |
Disadvantage | • Large commissions involved. • Probability of losses are higher. | |
Advantages | • Less amount of capital investment, steady income with low risk. • Traders can predict maximum loss and profit. • Versatile strategy, investors can transform position into bear call spread or bull put spread easily. |