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SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD | |
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About Strategy |
Short Call Butterfly Option StrategyThis 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 |
Neutral Calendar Spread Option strategyThis strategy is implemented if the trader is neutral in the near future for say 2 months or so. This strategy involves writing of Near Month 1 ATM Call Option and buying 1 Mid Month ATM Call Option, hence reducing the cost of purchase, with the same strike price of the same underlying asset. This strategy is used when the trader wants to make money from the .. |
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - Details
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium | - |
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - When & How to use ?
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
When to use? | 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. | This strategy is implemented if the trader is neutral in the near future for say 2 months or so. This strategy involves writing of Near Month 1 ATM Call Option and buying 1 Mid Month ATM Call Option. |
Action | Buy 2 ATM Call, Sell 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call | Sell 1 Near-Term ATM Call, Buy 1 Long-Term ATM Call |
Breakeven Point | Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium | - |
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - Risk & Reward
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | The profit is limited to the net premium received. | Maximum Profit Limited When underlying stock price remains unchanged on expiration of the near month options. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Higher strike price- Lower Strike Price - Net Premium | It occurs when the stock price goes down and stays down until expiration of the longer term options. |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | NEUTRAL CALENDAR SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Long Straddle, Long Call Butterfly | Long Put Butterfly, Iron Butterfly |
Disadvantage | • Limited rewards, usually offer smaller return. • Profitability depends on the significant movement of stocks and options prices. | • Lower profitability • Must have enough experience. |
Advantages | • 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. | • Almost zero margin required. • Ability to profit from time decay, limited risk. • This strategy allows you to transform position into long position. |