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 ..
Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium
SHORT PUT Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
Market View
Bullish
Neutral
When to use?
This strategy works well when you're Bullish that the price of the underlying will not fall beyond a certain level.
This strategy should be used when you're expecting no volatility in the price of the underlying.
Action
Sell Put Option
Sell 2 ATM Call, Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call
Breakeven Point
Strike Price - Premium
Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium
SHORT PUT Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
Maximum Profit Scenario
Premium received in your account when you sell the Put Option.
Adjacent strikes - Net premium debit.
Maximum Loss Scenario
Unlimited (When the price of the underlying falls.)
Net Premium Paid
Risk
Unlimited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Limited
SHORT PUT Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
Similar Strategies
Bull Put Spread, Short Starddle
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Disadvantage
• Unlimited risk. • Huge losses if the price of the underlying stock falls steeply.
• 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
• Benefit from time decay. • Less capital required than buying the stock outright. • Profit when underlying stock price rise, move sideways or drop by a relatively small account.
• 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.