Comparision (COVERED COMBINATION
VS SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY)
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COVERED COMBINATION
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
About Strategy
Covered Combination Option Strategy
This strategy involves selling OTM Call & Put Options and buying the underlying asset in either cash or futures market. It is also known as Covered Strangle as the profits are capped and risk is potentially unlimited.
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 ..
COVERED COMBINATION Vs SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY - Details
COVERED COMBINATION
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
Market View
Bullish
Neutral
Type (CE/PE)
CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions
2
4
Strategy Level
Advance
Advance
Reward Profile
Limited
Limited
Risk Profile
Unlimited
Limited
Breakeven Point
(Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2
Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium
COVERED COMBINATION Vs SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?
COVERED COMBINATION
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
Market View
Bullish
Neutral
When to use?
This strategy is mainly suited for investors who are moderately bullish on a stock and are comfortable with increasing their position in the event of a price decline.
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.
Action
Sell 1 OTM Call, Sell 1 OTM Put
Buy 2 ATM Call, Sell 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call
Breakeven Point
(Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received) / 2
Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium
COVERED COMBINATION Vs SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward
COVERED COMBINATION
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
Maximum Profit Scenario
Strike Price of Short Call - Purchase Price of Underlying + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
The profit is limited to the net premium received.
Maximum Loss Scenario
Purchase Price of Underlying + Strike Price of Short Put - (2 x Price of Underlying) - Max Profit + Commissions Paid
Higher strike price- Lower Strike Price - Net Premium
Risk
Unlimited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Limited
COVERED COMBINATION Vs SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons
COVERED COMBINATION
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
Similar Strategies
Stock Repair Strategy
Long Straddle, Long Call Butterfly
Disadvantage
Combinations can be profitable in sideways or rising markets. Greater combined net credit increases downside protection and potential return.
• Limited rewards, usually offer smaller return. • Profitability depends on the significant movement of stocks and options prices.
Advantages
Limited Maximum Profit on the upside. Covered Combinations should only be traded on stocks that are bullish.
• 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.