Comparision (SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
VS BULL CALENDER SPREAD )
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SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
BULL CALENDER SPREAD
About Strategy
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
This strategy is implemented when a trader is bullish on the underlying stock/index in the short term say 2 months or so. A trader will write one Near Month OTM Call Option and buy one next Month OTM Call Option, thereby reducing the cost of purchase, with the same strike price of the same underlying asset. This strategy is used when a trader wants to make prof ..
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs BULL CALENDER SPREAD - Details
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
BULL CALENDER SPREAD
Market View
Neutral
Bullish
Type (CE/PE)
CE (Call Option)
CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions
4
2
Strategy Level
Advance
Beginners
Reward Profile
Limited
Unlimited
Risk Profile
Limited
Limited
Breakeven Point
Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium
Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit.
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs BULL CALENDER SPREAD - When & How to use ?
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
BULL CALENDER SPREAD
Market View
Neutral
Bullish
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 used when a trader wants to make profit from a steady increase in the stock price over a short period of time.
Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium
Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit.
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs BULL CALENDER SPREAD - Risk & Reward
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
BULL CALENDER SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario
The profit is limited to the net premium received.
You have unlimited profit potential to the upside.
Maximum Loss Scenario
Higher strike price- Lower Strike Price - Net Premium
Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Unlimited
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs BULL CALENDER SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
BULL CALENDER SPREAD
Similar Strategies
Long Straddle, Long Call Butterfly
The Collar, Bull Put Spread
Disadvantage
• Limited rewards, usually offer smaller return. • Profitability depends on the significant movement of stocks and options prices.
• Limited profit even if underlying asset rallies. • If the short call options are assigned when the underlying asset rallies then losses can be sustained.
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.
• Limited losses to the net debit. • Enable trader to book profit even if underlying asset stays stagnant. • If the market trends reverse, cashing in from stock price movement at limited risk.