Compare Strategies
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| About Strategy |
Iron Butterfly Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented when a trader is bearish on the volatility of market and neutral on the market movements. A trader will buy 1 OTM Put Option, sell 1 ATM Put Option, sell 1 ATM Call Option, buy 1 OTM Call Option. Due to offsetting of long and short positions, this strategy bags limited profit with limited risk.
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Stock Repair Option StrategyStock Repair Strategy is used to cover up for losses made on long stock position. After the long position suffered losses on stock price fall, a trader will implement this strategy in order to bring down the breakeven price and capping his further losses thereby increasing his probability of loss recovery. Suppose Mr. X has .. |
IRON BUTTERFLY Vs STOCK REPAIR - Details
| IRON BUTTERFLY | STOCK REPAIR | |
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| Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
| Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
| Number Of Positions | 4 | 3 |
| Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
| Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
| Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
| Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received |
IRON BUTTERFLY Vs STOCK REPAIR - When & How to use ?
| IRON BUTTERFLY | STOCK REPAIR | |
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| Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
| When to use? | This strategy is implemented when a trader is bearish on the volatility of market and neutral on the market movements. | Stock Repair Strategy is used to cover up for losses made on long stock position. After the long position suffered losses on stock price fall, a trader will implement this strategy in order to bring down the breakeven price and capping his further losses thereby increasing his probability of loss recovery. |
| Action | Buy 1 OTM Put, Sell 1 ATM Put, Sell 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call | Buy 1 ATM Call, Sell 2 OTM Calls |
| Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received |
IRON BUTTERFLY Vs STOCK REPAIR - Risk & Reward
| IRON BUTTERFLY | STOCK REPAIR | |
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| Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | |
| Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | |
| Risk | Limited | Limited |
| Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
IRON BUTTERFLY Vs STOCK REPAIR - Strategy Pros & Cons
| IRON BUTTERFLY | STOCK REPAIR | |
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| Similar Strategies | Long Put Butterfly, Neutral Calendar Spread | |
| Disadvantage | • Large commissions involved. • Probability of losses are higher. | • Management required with all the positions. • Additional loss due to continuous decline in shares as downside risk remains unchanged. |
| Advantages | • Less amount of capital investment, steady income with low risk. • Traders can predict maximum loss and profit. • Versatile strategy, investors can transform position into bear call spread or bull put spread easily. | • This strategy creates an opportunity to recover losses by lowering our breakeven. • No margin required. • No additional downside risk and costs nothing to put on. |