Comparision (COVERED COMBINATION
VS REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY)
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COVERED COMBINATION
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY
About Strategy
Covered Combination Option Strategy
This strategy involves selling OTM Call & Put Options and buying the underlying asset in either cash or futures market. It is also known as Covered Strangle as the profits are capped and risk is potentially unlimited.
Reverse Iron Butterfly as the name suggests is the opposite of Iron Butterfly. In Reverse Iron Butterfly, a trader is bullish on volatility and expects the market to make significant move in the near future in either directions. Here a trader will buy 1 ATM Call Option, sell 1 OTM Call Option, buy 1 ATM Put Option, sell 1 OTM Put Option. This strategy also bags lim ..
COVERED COMBINATION Vs REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY - Details
COVERED COMBINATION
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY
Market View
Bullish
Neutral
Type (CE/PE)
CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions
2
4
Strategy Level
Advance
Advance
Reward Profile
Limited
Limited
Risk Profile
Unlimited
Limited
Breakeven Point
(Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid
COVERED COMBINATION Vs REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?
COVERED COMBINATION
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY
Market View
Bullish
Neutral
When to use?
This strategy is mainly suited for investors who are moderately bullish on a stock and are comfortable with increasing their position in the event of a price decline.
This strategy is used when a trader is bullish on volatility and expects the market to make significant move in the near future in either directions.
(Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid
COVERED COMBINATION Vs REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward
COVERED COMBINATION
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY
Maximum Profit Scenario
Strike Price of Short Call - Purchase Price of Underlying + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Strike Price of Short Call (or Long Put) - Strike Price of Long Call (or Short Put) - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - (2 x Price of Underlying) - Max Profit + Commissions Paid
Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Risk
Unlimited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Limited
COVERED COMBINATION Vs REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons
COVERED COMBINATION
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY
Similar Strategies
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Short Put Butterfly, Short Condor
Disadvantage
Combinations can be profitable in sideways or rising markets. Greater combined net credit increases downside protection and potential return.
• Potential loss is higher than gain, complex strategy. • Not suitable for beginners.
Advantages
Limited Maximum Profit on the upside. Covered Combinations should only be traded on stocks that are bullish.
• Able to profit whether stocks move in either direction up or down. • This strategy can be used by option traders who cannot use credit spreads. • Predictable maximum loss and profits, volatile strategy.