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Comparision (LONG CALL VS SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY)

 

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  LONG CALL SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY
About Strategy

Long Call Option Strategy

This is one of the basic strategies as it involves entering into one position i.e. buying the Call Option only. Any investor who buys the Call Option will be bullish in nature and would be expecting the market to give decent returns in the near future.

Short Put Butterfly Option Strategy 

In Short Put Butterfly strategy, a trader is neutral in nature and expects the market to remain range bound in the near future. A trader will buy 2 ATM Put Options; sell 1 ITM & 1 OTM Put Options. Here risk and returns both are limited.
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LONG CALL Vs SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY - Details

LONG CALL SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY
Market View Bullish Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 1 4
Strategy Level Beginner Level Advance
Reward Profile Unlimited Limited
Risk Profile Limited Limited
Breakeven Point Strike Price + Premium Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Highest Strike Short Put - Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Lowest Strike Short Put + Net Premium Received

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

LONG CALL SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY
Market View Bullish (Any investor who buys the Call Option will be bullish in nature and would be expecting the market to give decent returns in the near future.) Neutral
When to use? This strategy work when an investor expect the underlying instrument move in upward direction. In Short Put Butterfly strategy, a trader is neutral in nature and expects the market to remain range bound in the near future.
Action Buying Call option Sell 1 ITM Put, Buy 2 ATM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put
Breakeven Point Strike price + Premium Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Highest Strike Short Put - Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Lowest Strike Short Put + Net Premium Received

LONG CALL Vs SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward

LONG CALL SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY
Maximum Profit Scenario Underlying Asset close above from the strike price on expiry. Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Premium Paid Strike Price of Higher Strike Short Put - Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Unlimited Limited

LONG CALL Vs SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons

LONG CALL SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY
Similar Strategies Protective Put Short Condor, Reverse Iron Condor
Disadvantage • In this strategy, there is not protection against the underlying stock falling in value. • 100% loss if the strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen. • High risk strategy and may cause huge losses if the price of the underlying stocks falls steeply. • Higher profit is only possible when shares get close to expiration.
Advantages • Less investment, more profit. • Unlimited profit with limited risk. • High leverage than simply owning the stock. • Benefits from time decay. • Traders can earn more in a rising or range bound scenario. • Benefits from a surge in volatility.

LONG CALL

SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY