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LONG PUT BUTTERFLY | RATIO PUT WRITE | |
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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. |
Ratio Put Write Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented by selling (short) the underlying asset in the cash/futures market. Simultaneously, sell ATM Puts double the number of long quantity. This strategy is used by a trader who in neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. Here profits will be capped up to the premium amount and risk will be potentially unlimited. .. |
LONG PUT BUTTERFLY Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - Details
LONG PUT BUTTERFLY | RATIO PUT WRITE | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Max Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying = Strike Price of Short Puts |
Risk Profile | Limited | Loss Occurs When Price of Underlying < Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received OR Price of Underlying > Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received |
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 | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts + Points of Maximum Profit Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - Points of Maximum Profit |
LONG PUT BUTTERFLY Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - When & How to use ?
LONG PUT BUTTERFLY | RATIO PUT WRITE | |
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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 implemented by selling (short) the underlying asset in the cash/futures market. This strategy is used by a trader who in neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future |
Action | Buy 1 OTM Put, Sell 2 ATM Puts, Buy 1 ITM Put | Sell 2 ATM Puts |
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 | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts + Points of Maximum Profit Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - Points of Maximum Profit |
LONG PUT BUTTERFLY Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - Risk & Reward
LONG PUT BUTTERFLY | RATIO PUT WRITE | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid |
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 | Price of Underlying - Sale Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received OR Strike Price of Short Put - Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
LONG PUT BUTTERFLY Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG PUT BUTTERFLY | RATIO PUT WRITE | |
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Similar Strategies | Iron Condors, Iron Butterfly | Short Strangle and Short Straddle |
Disadvantage | • Risk is higher than reward. • When the underlying price is in between the two breakeven points, time decay hurts the position. | • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. |
Advantages | • Limited maximum loss. • Unlimited profit potential, risk only limited to loss of premium. • Benefits from low volatility. |