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SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | RATIO CALL WRITE | |
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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 |
Ratio Call Write Option StrategyThis strategy involves buying of an underlying asset in the cash/futures market and simultaneously selling ATM Calls double the number of long quantity. This strategy is used by a 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.
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SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Details
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | RATIO CALL WRITE | |
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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 | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + Points of Maximum Profit, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls - Points of Maximum Profit |
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - When & How to use ?
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | RATIO CALL WRITE | |
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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 used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. |
Action | Buy 2 ATM Call, Sell 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call | Sell 2 ATM Calls |
Breakeven Point | Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + Points of Maximum Profit, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls - Points of Maximum Profit |
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Risk & Reward
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | RATIO CALL WRITE | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | The profit is limited to the net premium received. | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Higher strike price- Lower Strike Price - Net Premium | Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received OR Purchase Price of Underlying - Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | RATIO CALL WRITE | |
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Similar Strategies | Long Straddle, Long Call Butterfly | Variable Ratio Write |
Disadvantage | • Limited rewards, usually offer smaller return. • Profitability depends on the significant movement of stocks and options prices. | • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. |
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. |