Comparision (SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
VS REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY)
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SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY
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
Reverse Iron Butterfly as the name suggests is the opposite of Iron Butterfly. In Reverse Iron Butterfly, a trader is bullish on volatility and expects the market to make significant move in the near future in either directions. Here a trader will buy 1 ATM Call Option, sell 1 OTM Call Option, buy 1 ATM Put Option, sell 1 OTM Put Option. This strategy also bags lim ..
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY - Details
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY
Market View
Neutral
Neutral
Type (CE/PE)
CE (Call Option)
CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions
4
4
Strategy Level
Advance
Advance
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
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY
Market View
Neutral
Neutral
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.
This strategy is used when a trader is bullish on volatility and expects the market to make significant move in the near future in either directions.
Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY
Maximum Profit Scenario
The profit is limited to the net premium received.
Strike Price of Short Call (or Long Put) - Strike Price of Long Call (or Short Put) - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Higher strike price- Lower Strike Price - Net Premium
Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Limited
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY
Similar Strategies
Long Straddle, Long Call Butterfly
Short Put Butterfly, Short Condor
Disadvantage
• Limited rewards, usually offer smaller return. • Profitability depends on the significant movement of stocks and options prices.
• Potential loss is higher than gain, complex strategy. • Not suitable for beginners.
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.
• Able to profit whether stocks move in either direction up or down. • This strategy can be used by option traders who cannot use credit spreads. • Predictable maximum loss and profits, volatile strategy.