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Comparision (SHORT PUT LADDER VS REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY)

 

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About Strategy

Short Put Ladder Option Strategy 

This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market. A trader is required to be bullish over the volatility in the market. It involves sale of an ITM Put Option and buying of 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Options. However, the risk associated with this strategy is limited.

Reverse Iron Butterfly Option Strategy

Reverse Iron Butterfly as the name suggests is the opposite of Iron Butterfly. In Reverse Iron Butterfly, a trader is bullish on volatility and expects the market to make significant move in the near future in either directions. Here a trader will buy 1 ATM Call Option, sell 1 OTM Call Option, buy 1 ATM Put Option, sell 1 OTM Put Option. This strategy also bags lim ..

SHORT PUT LADDER Vs REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY - Details

SHORT PUT LADDER REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 3 4
Strategy Level Advance Advance
Reward Profile Unlimited Limited
Risk Profile Limited Limited
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid

SHORT PUT LADDER Vs REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?

SHORT PUT LADDER REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY
Market View Neutral Neutral
When to use? This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market. This strategy is used when a trader is bullish on volatility and expects the market to make significant move in the near future in either directions.
Action Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option. Sell 1 OTM Put, Buy 1 ATM Put, Buy 1 ATM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid

SHORT PUT LADDER Vs REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward

SHORT PUT LADDER REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY
Maximum Profit Scenario When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received Strike Price of Short Call (or Long Put) - Strike Price of Long Call (or Short Put) - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Unlimited Limited

SHORT PUT LADDER Vs REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons

SHORT PUT LADDER REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY
Similar Strategies Strap, Strip Short Put Butterfly, Short Condor
Disadvantage • Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required. • Potential loss is higher than gain, complex strategy. • Not suitable for beginners.
Advantages • When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy. • Able to profit whether stocks move in either direction up or down. • This strategy can be used by option traders who cannot use credit spreads. • Predictable maximum loss and profits, volatile strategy.

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