Comparision (SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
VS LONG STRANGLE)
Compare Strategies
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
LONG STRANGLE
About Strategy
Short Call Butterfly Option Strategy
This 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
A Strangle is similar to Straddle. In Strangle, a trader will purchase one OTM Call Option and one OTM Put Option, of the same expiry date and the same underlying asset. This strategy will reduce the entry cost for trader and it is also cheaper than straddle. A trader will make profits, if the market moves sharply in either direction and gives extra-ordinary returns in the ..
Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium
Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs LONG STRANGLE - When & How to use ?
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
LONG STRANGLE
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 in special scenarios where you foresee a lot of volatility in the market due to election results, budget, policy change, annual result announcements etc.
Action
Buy 2 ATM Call, Sell 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call
Buy OTM Call Option, Buy OTM Put Option
Breakeven Point
Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium
Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs LONG STRANGLE - Risk & Reward
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
LONG STRANGLE
Maximum Profit Scenario
The profit is limited to the net premium received.
Profit = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Higher strike price- Lower Strike Price - Net Premium
Max Loss = Net Premium Paid
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Unlimited
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs LONG STRANGLE - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
LONG STRANGLE
Similar Strategies
Long Straddle, Long Call Butterfly
Long Straddle, Short Strangle
Disadvantage
• Limited rewards, usually offer smaller return. • Profitability depends on the significant movement of stocks and options prices.
• Require significant price movement to book profit. • Traders can lose more money if the underlying asset stayed stagnant.
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.
• Able to book profit, no matter if the underlying asset goes in either direction. • Limited loss to the debit paid. • If the underlying asset continues to move in one direction then you can book Unlimited profit .