Comparision (SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
VS SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY)
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SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
SHORT CALL 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
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 ..
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY - Details
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
Market View
Neutral
Neutral
Type (CE/PE)
CE (Call Option)
CE (Call 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
Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
SHORT CALL 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 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 2 ATM Call, Sell 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call
Breakeven Point
Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium
Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
Maximum Profit Scenario
The profit is limited to the net premium received.
The profit is limited to the net premium received.
Maximum Loss Scenario
Higher strike price- Lower Strike Price - Net Premium
Higher strike price- Lower Strike Price - Net Premium
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Limited
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
Similar Strategies
Long Straddle, Long Call Butterfly
Long Straddle, Long Call Butterfly
Disadvantage
• Limited rewards, usually offer smaller return. • Profitability depends on the significant movement of stocks and options prices.
• 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.
• 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.