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Comparision (RISK REVERSAL VS SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY)

 

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  RISK REVERSAL SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
About Strategy

Risk Reversal Option Strategy

This strategy protects an investor from unfavourable price movements in the position but limits the profits can be made on that position. A risk reversal is a hedging strategy that protects a long or short position by using put and call options. In this one option is buying and other is written. In this strategy the trader has to pay a premium, while the written option prod

Short Call Butterfly Option Strategy

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 ..

RISK REVERSAL Vs SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY - Details

RISK REVERSAL 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 Unlimited Limited
Risk Profile Unlimited Limited
Breakeven Point Premium received - Put Strike Price Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium

RISK REVERSAL Vs SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?

RISK REVERSAL SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
Market View Bullish Neutral
When to use? This strategy can be used for hedging. When an investor want to protect long or short position by using a call and put option. 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 This strategy work when an investor want to hedge their position by buying a put option and selling a call option. Buy 2 ATM Call, Sell 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call
Breakeven Point Premium received - Put Strike Price Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium

RISK REVERSAL Vs SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward

RISK REVERSAL SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
Maximum Profit Scenario You have unlimited profit potential to the upside. The profit is limited to the net premium received.
Maximum Loss Scenario You have nearly unlimited downside risk as well because you are short the put Higher strike price- Lower Strike Price - Net Premium
Risk Unlimited Limited
Reward Unlimited Limited

RISK REVERSAL Vs SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons

RISK REVERSAL SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
Similar Strategies - Long Straddle, Long Call Butterfly
Disadvantage Unlimited Risk. • Limited rewards, usually offer smaller return. • Profitability depends on the significant movement of stocks and options prices.
Advantages Unlimited profit. • 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.

RISK REVERSAL

SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY