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LONG PUT BUTTERFLY | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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About Strategy |
Long Put Butterfly Option StrategyThe Long Put Butterfly is a neutral strategy where a trader will be bearish on the volatility i.e. he thinks the market will have sideways kind of movement and will not rally sharply in either direction in the near future. This strategy involves sale of 2 ATM Put Options, buy 1 ITM and 1 OTM Put Option. The risk and reward are limited. |
Short Strangle Option StrategyThis strategy is similar to Short Straddle; the only difference is of the strike prices at which the positions are built. Short Strangle involves selling of one OTM Call Option and selling of one OTM Put Option, of the same expiry date and same underlying asset. Here the probability of making profits is more as there is a spread between the two strike prices, and if .. |
LONG PUT BUTTERFLY Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Details
LONG PUT BUTTERFLY | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Highest Strike Long Put - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Lowest Strike Long Put + Net Premium Paid | Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium |
LONG PUT BUTTERFLY Vs SHORT STRANGLE - When & How to use ?
LONG PUT BUTTERFLY | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
When to use? | The Long Put Butterfly is a neutral strategy where a trader will be bearish on the volatility i.e. he thinks the market will have sideways kind of movement and will not rally sharply in either direction in the near future. | This strategy is perfect in a neutral market scenario when the underlying is expected to be less volatile. |
Action | Buy 1 OTM Put, Sell 2 ATM Puts, Buy 1 ITM Put | Sell OTM Call, Sell OTM Put |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Highest Strike Long Put - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Lowest Strike Long Put + Net Premium Paid | Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium |
LONG PUT BUTTERFLY Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Risk & Reward
LONG PUT BUTTERFLY | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid | Maximum Profit = Net Premium Received |
Maximum Loss Scenario | When Price of Underlying <= Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Put OR Price of Underlying >= Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put | Loss = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
LONG PUT BUTTERFLY Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG PUT BUTTERFLY | SHORT STRANGLE | |
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Similar Strategies | Iron Condors, Iron Butterfly | Short Straddle, Long Strangle |
Disadvantage | • Risk is higher than reward. • When the underlying price is in between the two breakeven points, time decay hurts the position. | • Unlimited loss is associated with this strategy, not recommended for beginners. • Limited reward amount. |
Advantages | • Limited maximum loss. • Unlimited profit potential, risk only limited to loss of premium. • Benefits from low volatility. | • Higher chance of profitability due to selling of OTM options. • Advantage from double time decay and a contraction in volatility. • Traders can book profit when underlying asset stays within a tight trading range. |