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SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | COVERED COMBINATION | |
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About Strategy |
Short Put Butterfly Option StrategyIn Short Put Butterfly strategy, a trader is neutral in nature and expects the market to remain range bound in the near future. A trader will buy 2 ATM Put Options; sell 1 ITM & 1 OTM Put Options. Here risk and returns both are limited. Risk:< |
Covered Combination Option StrategyThis 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. Risk: Un .. |
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs COVERED COMBINATION - Details
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | COVERED COMBINATION | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Highest Strike Short Put - Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Lowest Strike Short Put + Net Premium Received | (Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2 |
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs COVERED COMBINATION - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | COVERED COMBINATION | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
When to use? | In Short Put Butterfly strategy, a trader is neutral in nature and expects the market to remain range bound in the near future. | 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. |
Action | Sell 1 ITM Put, Buy 2 ATM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put | Sell 1 OTM Call, Sell 1 OTM Put |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Highest Strike Short Put - Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Lowest Strike Short Put + Net Premium Received | (Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2 |
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs COVERED COMBINATION - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | COVERED COMBINATION | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | Strike Price of Short Call - Purchase Price of Underlying + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Higher Strike Short Put - Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - (2 x Price of Underlying) - Max Profit + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs COVERED COMBINATION - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | COVERED COMBINATION | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Condor, Reverse Iron Condor | Stock Repair Strategy |
Disadvantage | • High risk strategy and may cause huge losses if the price of the underlying stocks falls steeply. • Higher profit is only possible when shares get close to expiration. | Combinations can be profitable in sideways or rising markets. Greater combined net credit increases downside protection and potential return. |
Advantages | • Benefits from time decay. • Traders can earn more in a rising or range bound scenario. • Benefits from a surge in volatility. | Limited Maximum Profit on the upside. Covered Combinations should only be traded on stocks that are bullish. |