Comparision (SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY
VS CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION)
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SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION
About Strategy
Short Put Butterfly Option Strategy
In 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.
This Strategy is an advance option strategy that consists of three legs and six total options. In this strategy buying one put at strike price D, skipping strike price C, writes three calls at strike price B, and buying two calls at strike price A for same expiration dates for neutral to bearish forecast. An investor used this strategy to potential returns ..
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION - Details
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION
Market View
Neutral
Bearish
Type (CE/PE)
PE (Put Option)
CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions
4
6
Strategy Level
Advance
Advance
Reward Profile
Limited
Limited
Risk Profile
Limited
Limited
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
Lowest strike prices + the half premium – premium paid
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION
Market View
Neutral
Bearish
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 used when an investor wants potential returns.
Action
Sell 1 ITM Put, Buy 2 ATM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put
Buying one ATM, Selling 3 Puts, Buying one more 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
Lowest strike prices + the half premium – premium paid
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION - Risk & Reward
Strike Price of Higher Strike Short Put - Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Net Debit paid for the strategy.
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Limited
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION
Similar Strategies
Short Condor, Reverse Iron Condor
Butterfly spreads
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.
• Potential profit is lower or limited.
Advantages
• Benefits from time decay. • Traders can earn more in a rising or range bound scenario. • Benefits from a surge in volatility.