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SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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About Strategy |
Short Call Butterfly Option StrategyThis 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 |
Put Backspread Option StrategyIf the trader is bearish on market and bullish in volatility, he will implement this strategy. However the trader can be neutral in nature i.e. indifferent if the market moves in either of the direction, this strategy will make profits, but uptrend will give a capped income than downtrend which will give unlimited returns. |
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Details
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | |
Risk Profile | Limited | |
Breakeven Point | Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium |
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - When & How to use ?
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
When to use? | 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 | Buy 2 ATM Call, Sell 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call | |
Breakeven Point | Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium |
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Risk & Reward
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | The profit is limited to the net premium received. | |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Higher strike price- Lower Strike Price - Net Premium | |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Long Straddle, Long Call Butterfly | |
Disadvantage | • Limited rewards, usually offer smaller return. • Profitability depends on the significant movement of stocks and options prices. | |
Advantages | • 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. |