Compare Strategies
IRON BUTTERFLY | BULL PUT SPREAD | |
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About Strategy |
Iron Butterfly Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented when a trader is bearish on the volatility of market and neutral on the market movements. A trader will buy 1 OTM Put Option, sell 1 ATM Put Option, sell 1 ATM Call Option, buy 1 OTM Call Option. Due to offsetting of long and short positions, this strategy bags limited profit with limited risk.
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Bull Put Spread Option StrategyBull Put Spread option trading strategy is used by a trader who is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset to move in an upward trend in the near future. This strategy includes buying of an ‘Out of the Money’ Put Option and selling of ‘In the Money’ Put Option of the same underlying asset and the same expiration date. When you write a Put, you will receive prem .. |
IRON BUTTERFLY Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - Details
IRON BUTTERFLY | BULL PUT SPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received | Strike price of short put - net premium paid |
IRON BUTTERFLY Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - When & How to use ?
IRON BUTTERFLY | BULL PUT SPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
When to use? | This strategy is implemented when a trader is bearish on the volatility of market and neutral on the market movements. | Bull Put Spread strategy is used when you're of the view that the price of a particular underlying will rise, move sideways, or marginally fall. |
Action | Buy 1 OTM Put, Sell 1 ATM Put, Sell 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call | Buy OTM Put Option, Sell ITM Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received | Strike price of short put - net premium paid |
IRON BUTTERFLY Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - Risk & Reward
IRON BUTTERFLY | BULL PUT SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | Max Profit = Net Premium Received |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | Max Loss = (Strike Price Put 1 - Strike Price of Put 2) - Net Premium Received |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
IRON BUTTERFLY Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
IRON BUTTERFLY | BULL PUT SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Long Put Butterfly, Neutral Calendar Spread | Bull Call Spread, Bear Put Spread, Collar |
Disadvantage | • Large commissions involved. • Probability of losses are higher. | • Limited profit potential. • In loss situations, time decay may go against you. |
Advantages | • Less amount of capital investment, steady income with low risk. • Traders can predict maximum loss and profit. • Versatile strategy, investors can transform position into bear call spread or bull put spread easily. | • Benefit from the time decay in profit positions but harmful in loss positions. • Profitable when underlying stock price rises, move sideways or marginal drop. • Reduce the downside risk. |