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BULL PUT SPREAD | LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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About Strategy |
Bull Put Spread Option StrategyBull Put Spread option trading strategy is used by a trader who is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset to move in an upward trend in the near future. This strategy includes buying of an ‘Out of the Money’ Put Option and selling of ‘In the Money’ Put Option of the same underlying asset and the same expiration date. When you write a Put, you will receive prem |
Long Call Butterfly Option StrategyA 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 .. |
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Details
BULL PUT SPREAD | LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 4 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Strike price of short put - net premium paid | Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium |
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?
BULL PUT SPREAD | LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
When to use? | Bull Put Spread strategy is used when you're of the view that the price of a particular underlying will rise, move sideways, or marginally fall. | This strategy should be used when you're expecting no volatility in the price of the underlying. |
Action | Buy OTM Put Option, Sell ITM Put Option | Sell 2 ATM Call, Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call |
Breakeven Point | Strike price of short put - net premium paid | Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium |
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward
BULL PUT SPREAD | LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Max Profit = Net Premium Received | Adjacent strikes - Net premium debit. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Max Loss = (Strike Price Put 1 - Strike Price of Put 2) - Net Premium Received | Net Premium Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons
BULL PUT SPREAD | LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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Similar Strategies | Bull Call Spread, Bear Put Spread, Collar | - |
Disadvantage | • Limited profit potential. • In loss situations, time decay may go against you. | • 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 the time decay in profit positions but harmful in loss positions. • Profitable when underlying stock price rises, move sideways or marginal drop. • Reduce the downside risk. | • 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. |