Compare Strategies
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | LONG CALL | |
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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:< |
Long Call Option StrategyThis is one of the basic strategies as it involves entering into one position i.e. buying the Call Option only. Any investor who buys the Call Option will be bullish in nature and would be expecting the market to give decent returns in the near future. Risk:
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SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs LONG CALL - Details
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | LONG CALL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 1 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginner Level |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
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 | Strike Price + Premium |
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs LONG CALL - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | LONG CALL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish (Any investor who buys the Call Option will be bullish in nature and would be expecting the market to give decent returns in the near future.) |
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 work when an investor expect the underlying instrument move in upward direction. |
Action | Sell 1 ITM Put, Buy 2 ATM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put | Buying Call option |
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 | Strike price + Premium |
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs LONG CALL - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | LONG CALL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | Underlying Asset close above from the strike price on expiry. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Higher Strike Short Put - Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | Premium Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs LONG CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | LONG CALL | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Condor, Reverse Iron Condor | Protective Put |
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. | • In this strategy, there is not protection against the underlying stock falling in value. • 100% loss if the strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen. |
Advantages | • Benefits from time decay. • Traders can earn more in a rising or range bound scenario. • Benefits from a surge in volatility. | • Less investment, more profit. • Unlimited profit with limited risk. • High leverage than simply owning the stock. |