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SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | SYNTHETIC 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:< |
Synthetic Long Call Option StrategyA trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it. Here, a trader wants to hold an underlying asset either in physical form like in case of commodities or demat (electronic) form in case of stocks. But he is always exposed to downside risk and in order to mitigate his losses, .. |
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Details
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | When Price of Underlying > Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited (Maximum loss happens when the price of instrument move above from the strike price of 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 | Underlying Price + Put Premium |
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
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. | A trader is bullish in nature for short term, but also fearful about the downside risk associated with it. |
Action | Sell 1 ITM Put, Buy 2 ATM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put | Buy 1 ATM Put or 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 | Underlying Price + Put Premium |
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | Current Price - Purchase Price - Premium Paid |
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 SYNTHETIC LONG CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | SYNTHETIC LONG CALL | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Condor, Reverse Iron Condor | Protective Put, Long Call |
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. | •Chances of loss if the underlying goes down. •Incur losses if option is exercised. |
Advantages | • Benefits from time decay. • Traders can earn more in a rising or range bound scenario. • Benefits from a surge in volatility. | •Limited risk, unlimited profit. •Protection to your long-term holdings. • Limited loss to the to the premium paid for Put option. |