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SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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About Strategy |
Short Put Butterfly Option StrategyIn 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. Risk:< |
Short Strangle Option StrategyThis strategy is similar to Short Straddle; the only difference is of the strike prices at which the positions are built. Short Strangle involves selling of one OTM Call Option and selling of one OTM Put Option, of the same expiry date and same underlying asset. Here the probability of making profits is more as there is a spread between the two strike prices, and if .. |
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Details
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | 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 | Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium |
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs SHORT STRANGLE - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
When to use? | In Short Put Butterfly strategy, a trader is neutral in nature and expects the market to remain range bound in the near future. | This strategy is perfect in a neutral market scenario when the underlying is expected to be less volatile. |
Action | Sell 1 ITM Put, Buy 2 ATM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put | Sell OTM Call, Sell OTM Put |
Breakeven Point | 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 | Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium |
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | Maximum Profit = Net Premium Received |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Higher Strike Short Put - Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | Loss = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Condor, Reverse Iron Condor | Short Straddle, Long Strangle |
Disadvantage | • 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. | • Unlimited loss is associated with this strategy, not recommended for beginners. • Limited reward amount. |
Advantages | • Benefits from time decay. • Traders can earn more in a rising or range bound scenario. • Benefits from a surge in volatility. | • Higher chance of profitability due to selling of OTM options. • Advantage from double time decay and a contraction in volatility. • Traders can book profit when underlying asset stays within a tight trading range. |