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Comparision ( STRIP VS SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY)

 

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  STRIP SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
About Strategy

Strip Option Strategy

Strip Strategy is the opposite of Strap Strategy. When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy by buying two ATM Put Options & one ATM Call Option, of the same strike price, expiry date & underlying asset. If the prices move downwards then this strategy will make more profits compared to short straddle because of the

Short Call Butterfly Option Strategy

This strategy is opposite of the Long Call Butterfly Strategy, a trader expects the market to remain range bound in Long Call Butterfly, but here he expects the market to move beyond strike boundaries in Short Call Butterfly. If the trader is bullish on the market’s volatility, he will implement this strategy. Here also there should be equal distance between the ..

STRIP Vs SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY - Details

STRIP SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 3 4
Strategy Level Beginners Advance
Reward Profile Unlimited Limited
Risk Profile Limited Limited
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2) Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium

STRIP Vs SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?

STRIP SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
Market View Neutral Neutral
When to use? When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy. This strategy is meant for special scenarios where you foresee a lot of volatility in the market due to election results, budget, policy change, annual result announcements etc.
Action Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 2 ATM Puts Buy 2 ATM Call, Sell 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2) Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium

STRIP Vs SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward

STRIP SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
Maximum Profit Scenario Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Calls - Net Premium Paid OR 2 x (Strike Price of Puts - Price of Underlying) - Net Premium Paid The profit is limited to the net premium received.
Maximum Loss Scenario Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid Higher strike price- Lower Strike Price - Net Premium
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Unlimited Limited

STRIP Vs SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons

STRIP SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
Similar Strategies Strap, Short Put Ladder Long Straddle, Long Call Butterfly
Disadvantage Expensive., The share price must change significantly to generate profit., High Bid/Offer spread can have a negative influence on the position. • Limited rewards, usually offer smaller return. • Profitability depends on the significant movement of stocks and options prices.
Advantages Profit is generated when the share price changes in any direction., Limited loss., The profit is potentially unlimited when share prices are moving. • Even if the market is highly volatile, the risk exposure remains limited. • Without any extra investment, you can receive your premium. • Able to book profits even when the price movement cannot be predicted.

SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY