Compare Strategies
IRON BUTTERFLY | COVERED CALL | |
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About Strategy |
Iron Butterfly Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented when a trader is bearish on the volatility of market and neutral on the market movements. A trader will buy 1 OTM Put Option, sell 1 ATM Put Option, sell 1 ATM Call Option, buy 1 OTM Call Option. Due to offsetting of long and short positions, this strategy bags limited profit with limited risk.
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Covered Call Option StrategyMr. X owns Reliance Shares and expects the price to rise in the near future. Mr. X is entitled to receive dividends for the shares he hold in cash market. Covered Call Strategy involves selling of OTM Call Option of the same underlying asset. The OTM Call Option Strike Price will generally be the price, where Mr. X will look to get out o .. |
IRON BUTTERFLY Vs COVERED CALL - Details
IRON BUTTERFLY | COVERED CALL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received | Purchase Price of Underlying- Premium Received |
IRON BUTTERFLY Vs COVERED CALL - When & How to use ?
IRON BUTTERFLY | COVERED CALL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
When to use? | This strategy is implemented when a trader is bearish on the volatility of market and neutral on the market movements. | An investor has a short term neutral view on the asset and for this reason holds the asset long and has a short position to generate income. |
Action | Buy 1 OTM Put, Sell 1 ATM Put, Sell 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call | (Buy Underlying) (Sell OTM Call Option) |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received | Purchase Price of Underlying- Premium Received |
IRON BUTTERFLY Vs COVERED CALL - Risk & Reward
IRON BUTTERFLY | COVERED CALL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | [Call Strike Price - Stock Price Paid] + Premium Received |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | Purchase Price of Underlying - Price of Underlying) + Premium Received |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
IRON BUTTERFLY Vs COVERED CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
IRON BUTTERFLY | COVERED CALL | |
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Similar Strategies | Long Put Butterfly, Neutral Calendar Spread | Bull Call Spread |
Disadvantage | • Large commissions involved. • Probability of losses are higher. | • Unlimited risk, limited reward. • Inability to earn interest on the proceed used to buy the underlying stock. |
Advantages | • Less amount of capital investment, steady income with low risk. • Traders can predict maximum loss and profit. • Versatile strategy, investors can transform position into bear call spread or bull put spread easily. | • Profit from option premium, rise in the underlying stock and dividends on the stock. • Allows you to generate income from your holding. • Profit when underlying stock price rise, move sideways or marginal fall. |