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Comparision (IRON BUTTERFLY VS DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD)

 

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  IRON BUTTERFLY DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
About Strategy

Iron Butterfly Option Strategy 

This strategy is implemented when a trader is bearish on the volatility of market and neutral on the market movements. A trader will buy 1 OTM Put Option, sell 1 ATM Put Option, sell 1 ATM Call Option, buy 1 OTM Call Option. Due to offsetting of long and short positions, this strategy bags limited profit with limited risk.

Diagonal Bull Call Spread Option Strategy

This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral – moderately bullish in the near-month contract and bullish in the mid-month contract. It involves sale of 1 Near-Month OTM Call Option and buying of 1 Mid Month ITM Call Option.

IRON BUTTERFLY Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Details

IRON BUTTERFLY DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
Market View Neutral Bullish
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 4 2
Strategy Level Advance Beginners
Reward Profile Limited Limited
Risk Profile Limited Limited
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received

IRON BUTTERFLY Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?

IRON BUTTERFLY DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
Market View Neutral Bullish
When to use? This strategy is implemented when a trader is bearish on the volatility of market and neutral on the market movements.
Action Buy 1 OTM Put, Sell 1 ATM Put, Sell 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call Buy 1 Long-Term ITM Call Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received

IRON BUTTERFLY Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward

IRON BUTTERFLY DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Strike Price of Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Limited Limited

IRON BUTTERFLY Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

IRON BUTTERFLY DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
Similar Strategies Long Put Butterfly, Neutral Calendar Spread Bull Put Spread
Disadvantage • Large commissions involved. • Probability of losses are higher.
Advantages • Less amount of capital investment, steady income with low risk. • Traders can predict maximum loss and profit. • Versatile strategy, investors can transform position into bear call spread or bull put spread easily.

IRON BUTTERFLY

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD