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Comparision (LONG PUT BUTTERFLY VS RATIO CALL SPREAD)

 

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  LONG PUT BUTTERFLY RATIO CALL SPREAD
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Long Put Butterfly Option Strategy 

The Long Put Butterfly is a neutral strategy where a trader will be bearish on the volatility i.e. he thinks the market will have sideways kind of movement and will not rally sharply in either direction in the near future. This strategy involves sale of 2 ATM Put Options, buy 1 ITM and 1 OTM Put Option. The risk and reward are limited.

Ratio Call Spread Option Strategy 

As the name suggests, a ratio of 2:1 is followed i.e. buy 1 ITM Call and simultaneously sell OTM Calls double the number of ITM Calls (In this case 2). This strategy is used by trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. Here profits will be capped up to the premium amount and risk will be potentially unlimited since he is ..

LONG PUT BUTTERFLY Vs RATIO CALL SPREAD - Details

LONG PUT BUTTERFLY RATIO CALL SPREAD
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 4 3
Strategy Level Advance Beginners
Reward Profile Limited Limited
Risk Profile Limited Unlimited
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Highest Strike Long Put - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Lowest Strike Long Put + Net Premium Paid Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + (Points of Maximum Profit / Number of Uncovered Calls), Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call +/- Net Premium Paid or Received

LONG PUT BUTTERFLY Vs RATIO CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?

LONG PUT BUTTERFLY RATIO CALL SPREAD
Market View Neutral Neutral
When to use? The Long Put Butterfly is a neutral strategy where a trader will be bearish on the volatility i.e. he thinks the market will have sideways kind of movement and will not rally sharply in either direction in the near future. This strategy is used by trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. Here profits will be capped up to the premium amount and risk will be potentially unlimited since he is selling two calls.
Action Buy 1 OTM Put, Sell 2 ATM Puts, Buy 1 ITM Put Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 2 OTM Calls
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Highest Strike Long Put - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Lowest Strike Long Put + Net Premium Paid Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + (Points of Maximum Profit / Number of Uncovered Calls), Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call +/- Net Premium Paid or Received

LONG PUT BUTTERFLY Vs RATIO CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward

LONG PUT BUTTERFLY RATIO CALL SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid Strike Price of Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario When Price of Underlying <= Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Put OR Price of Underlying >= Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Calls - Max Profit + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Unlimited
Reward Limited Limited

LONG PUT BUTTERFLY Vs RATIO CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

LONG PUT BUTTERFLY RATIO CALL SPREAD
Similar Strategies Iron Condors, Iron Butterfly Variable Ratio Write
Disadvantage • Risk is higher than reward. • When the underlying price is in between the two breakeven points, time decay hurts the position. • Unlimited potential loss. • Complex strategy with limited profit.
Advantages • Limited maximum loss. • Unlimited profit potential, risk only limited to loss of premium. • Benefits from low volatility. • Downside risk is almost zero. • Investors can book profit from share prices moving within given limits. • Trader can maximise profit when the share closes at the upper breakeven point.

LONG PUT BUTTERFLY

RATIO CALL SPREAD