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Comparision (LONG PUT BUTTERFLY VS CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY)

 

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  LONG PUT BUTTERFLY CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
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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.

Christmas Tree Spread with Call Option Strategy

This Strategy is an advance option strategy that consists of three legs and six total options. In this strategy buying one call at strike price A, skipping strike price B, writes three calls at strike price C, and buying two calls at strike price D for same expiration dates for neutral to bullish forecast. An investor used this strategy to potential retur ..

LONG PUT BUTTERFLY Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - Details

LONG PUT BUTTERFLY CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
Market View Neutral Bullish
Type (CE/PE) PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 4 4
Strategy Level Advance Advance
Reward Profile Limited Limited
Risk Profile Limited Limited
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 Lowest strike prices + premium paid – the half premium.

LONG PUT BUTTERFLY Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - When & How to use ?

LONG PUT BUTTERFLY CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
Market View Neutral Bullish
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 when an investor wants potential returns.
Action Buy 1 OTM Put, Sell 2 ATM Puts, Buy 1 ITM Put • Buy 1 call , • Sell 3 calls, • Buy 2 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 Lowest strike prices + premium paid – the half premium.

LONG PUT BUTTERFLY Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - Risk & Reward

LONG PUT BUTTERFLY CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
Maximum Profit Scenario Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid Equal middle strike price – lower strike price – the premium
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 Net Debit paid for the strategy.
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Limited Limited

LONG PUT BUTTERFLY Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - Strategy Pros & Cons

LONG PUT BUTTERFLY CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY
Similar Strategies Iron Condors, Iron Butterfly CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION
Disadvantage • Risk is higher than reward. • When the underlying price is in between the two breakeven points, time decay hurts the position. • Potential profit is lower or limited.
Advantages • Limited maximum loss. • Unlimited profit potential, risk only limited to loss of premium. • Benefits from low volatility. • The potential of loss is limited.

LONG PUT BUTTERFLY

CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY