Compare Strategies
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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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:< |
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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SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Details
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | 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 Highest Strike Short Put - Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Lowest Strike Short Put + Net Premium Received |
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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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. | |
Action | Sell 1 ITM Put, Buy 2 ATM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put | Buy 1 Long-Term ITM Call Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call |
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 |
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | 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 | |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Condor, Reverse Iron Condor | Bull Put Spread |
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. | |
Advantages | • Benefits from time decay. • Traders can earn more in a rising or range bound scenario. • Benefits from a surge in volatility. |