Comparision (LONG STRADDLE
VS LONG CALL BUTTERFLY)
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LONG STRADDLE
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
About Strategy
Long Straddle Option Strategy
Straddle is neither bullish nor bearish strategy; it is a market neutral strategy. Here a trader wishes to take advantage of the volatility in the market. This strategy involves buying of one Call option and one Put option of the same strike price, same expiry date and of the same underlying asset. Now a trader is bound to make profits once stock moves in either direc
A trader, who is neutral in nature and believes that there will be very low volatility i.e. expects the market to remain range bound, will implement this strategy. This strategy involves selling of 2 ATM Call Options, buying 1 ITM Call Option & buying 1 OTM Call Option of the same expiry date & same underlying asset. The difference between the strikes sho ..
Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium
Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium
LONG STRADDLE Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?
LONG STRADDLE
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
Market View
Neutral
Neutral
When to use?
This options strategy is work well when and investor market view is bearish. The strategy minimizes your risk in the event of prime movements going against your expectations.
This strategy should be used when you're expecting no volatility in the price of the underlying.
Action
Buy Call Option, Buy Put Option
Sell 2 ATM Call, Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call
Breakeven Point
Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium
Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium
LONG STRADDLE Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward
LONG STRADDLE
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
Maximum Profit Scenario
Max profit is achieved when at one option is exercised.
Adjacent strikes - Net premium debit.
Maximum Loss Scenario
Maximum Loss = Net Premium Paid
Net Premium Paid
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Unlimited
Limited
LONG STRADDLE Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG STRADDLE
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
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Disadvantage
• There should be continuous movement of the stock and options price for this strategy to be profitable. • Time decay hurts long option if the strike price, expiration date or underlying stock are badly chosen.
• Due to limited lifespan of call options, you can lose the premium paid. • Limited profit which is bound in a narrow range between the two wing strikes.
Advantages
• Unlimited potential beyond the breakeven point in either direction . • Book your profit from highly volatile stocks without determining the direction. • Limited risk, more profit.
• Under this strategy, a trader can book profit even when there is not volatility in the market. • Limited risks to the net premium paid. • This strategy allows you to gain more profits by investing less and limiting your losses to minimum.