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About Strategy |
Covered Put Option StrategyThis strategy is exactly opposite to Covered Call Strategy. Here the investor is neutral or moderately bearish in nature and wants to take advantage of the price fall in the near future. The trader will short one lot of stock future. Now the trader will short ATM Put Option, the option strike price will be his exit price. If the prices rally above the strike price, the |
Reverse Iron Butterfly Option StrategyReverse 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 .. |
COVERED PUT Vs REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY - Details
COVERED PUT | REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) + Underlying | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 4 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Futures Price + Premium Received | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid |
COVERED PUT Vs REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?
COVERED PUT | REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
When to use? | The Covered Put works well when the market is moderately Bearish. | 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 Underlying Sell OTM Put Option | Sell 1 OTM Put, Buy 1 ATM Put, Buy 1 ATM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call |
Breakeven Point | Futures Price + Premium Received | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid |
COVERED PUT Vs REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward
COVERED PUT | REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | The profit happens when the price of the underlying moves above strike price of Short Put. | Strike Price of Short Call (or Long Put) - Strike Price of Long Call (or Short Put) - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Price of Underlying - Sale Price of Underlying - Premium Received | Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
COVERED PUT Vs REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons
COVERED PUT | REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY | |
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Similar Strategies | Bear Put Spread, Bear Call Spread | Short Put Butterfly, Short Condor |
Disadvantage | • Limited profit, unlimited risk. • Trader should have enough experience before using this strategy. | • Potential loss is higher than gain, complex strategy. • Not suitable for beginners. |
Advantages | • Investors can book profit when underlying stock price drop, move sideways or rises by a small amount. • Able to generate monthly income. • Able to generate profit from fall in prices or mild increase in the prices. | • 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. |