Comparision (SHORT PUT LADDER
VS REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY)
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SHORT PUT LADDER
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY
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 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.
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.