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IRON BUTTERFLY | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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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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Diagonal Bull Call Spread Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral – moderately bullish in the near-month contract and bullish in the mid-month contract. It involves sale of 1 Near-Month OTM Call Option and buying of 1 Mid Month ITM Call Option. Risk:
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IRON BUTTERFLY Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Details
IRON BUTTERFLY | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
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 DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?
IRON BUTTERFLY | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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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. | |
Action | Buy 1 OTM Put, Sell 1 ATM Put, Sell 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call | Buy 1 Long-Term ITM Call Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call |
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 DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward
IRON BUTTERFLY | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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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 | Limited |
IRON BUTTERFLY Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
IRON BUTTERFLY | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Long Put Butterfly, Neutral Calendar Spread | Bull Put Spread |
Disadvantage | • Large commissions involved. • Probability of losses are higher. | |
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. |