RATIO CALL SPREAD	SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY
About Strategy	Ratio Call Spread Option Strategy  As the name suggests, a ratio of 2:1 is followed i.e. buy 1 ITM Call and simultaneously sell OTM Calls double the number of ITM Calls (In this case 2). This strategy is used by trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. Here profits will be capped up to the premium amount and risk will be potentially unlimited since he is Read more..	Short Put Butterfly Option Strategy  In Short Put Butterfly strategy, a trader is neutral in nature and expects the market to remain range bound in the near future. A trader will buy 2 ATM Put Options; sell 1 ITM & 1 OTM Put Options. Here risk and returns both are limited. Risk:< .. Read more..

RATIO CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY - Details

	RATIO CALL SPREAD	SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY
Market View	Neutral	Neutral
Type (CE/PE)	CE (Call Option)	PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions	3	4
Strategy Level	Beginners	Advance
Reward Profile	Limited	Limited
Risk Profile	Unlimited	Limited
Breakeven Point	Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + (Points of Maximum Profit / Number of Uncovered Calls), Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call +/- Net Premium Paid or Received	Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Highest Strike Short Put - Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Lowest Strike Short Put + Net Premium Received

RATIO CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?

	RATIO CALL SPREAD	SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY
Market View	Neutral	Neutral
When to use?	This strategy is used by trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. Here profits will be capped up to the premium amount and risk will be potentially unlimited since he is selling two calls.	In Short Put Butterfly strategy, a trader is neutral in nature and expects the market to remain range bound in the near future.
Action	Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 2 OTM Calls	Sell 1 ITM Put, Buy 2 ATM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put
Breakeven Point	Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + (Points of Maximum Profit / Number of Uncovered Calls), Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call +/- Net Premium Paid or Received	Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Highest Strike Short Put - Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Lowest Strike Short Put + Net Premium Received

RATIO CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward

	RATIO CALL SPREAD	SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY
Maximum Profit Scenario	Strike Price of Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid	Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario	Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Calls - Max Profit + Commissions Paid	Strike Price of Higher Strike Short Put - Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk	Unlimited	Limited
Reward	Limited	Limited

RATIO CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons

	RATIO CALL SPREAD	SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY
Similar Strategies	Variable Ratio Write	Short Condor, Reverse Iron Condor
Disadvantage	• Unlimited potential loss. • Complex strategy with limited profit.	• High risk strategy and may cause huge losses if the price of the underlying stocks falls steeply. • Higher profit is only possible when shares get close to expiration.
Advantages	• Downside risk is almost zero. • Investors can book profit from share prices moving within given limits. • Trader can maximise profit when the share closes at the upper breakeven point.	• Benefits from time decay. • Traders can earn more in a rising or range bound scenario. • Benefits from a surge in volatility.