Comparision (COVERED COMBINATION
VS LONG CALL BUTTERFLY)
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COVERED COMBINATION
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
About Strategy
Covered Combination Option Strategy
This strategy involves selling OTM Call & Put Options and buying the underlying asset in either cash or futures market. It is also known as Covered Strangle as the profits are capped and risk is potentially unlimited.
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 ..
COVERED COMBINATION Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Details
COVERED COMBINATION
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
Market View
Bullish
Neutral
Type (CE/PE)
CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions
2
4
Strategy Level
Advance
Advance
Reward Profile
Limited
Limited
Risk Profile
Unlimited
Limited
Breakeven Point
(Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2
Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium
COVERED COMBINATION Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?
COVERED COMBINATION
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
Market View
Bullish
Neutral
When to use?
This strategy is mainly suited for investors who are moderately bullish on a stock and are comfortable with increasing their position in the event of a price decline.
This strategy should be used when you're expecting no volatility in the price of the underlying.
Action
Sell 1 OTM Call, Sell 1 OTM Put
Sell 2 ATM Call, Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call
Breakeven Point
(Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2
Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium
COVERED COMBINATION Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward
COVERED COMBINATION
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
Maximum Profit Scenario
Strike Price of Short Call - Purchase Price of Underlying + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Adjacent strikes - Net premium debit.
Maximum Loss Scenario
Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - (2 x Price of Underlying) - Max Profit + Commissions Paid
Net Premium Paid
Risk
Unlimited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Limited
COVERED COMBINATION Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons
COVERED COMBINATION
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
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Disadvantage
Combinations can be profitable in sideways or rising markets. Greater combined net credit increases downside protection and potential return.
• 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
Limited Maximum Profit on the upside. Covered Combinations should only be traded on stocks that are bullish.
• 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.