Comparision (SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
VS BEAR PUT SPREAD)
Compare Strategies
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
BEAR PUT SPREAD
About Strategy
Short Call Butterfly Option Strategy
This 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
When a trader is moderately bearish on the market he can implement this strategy. Bear-Put-Spread involves buying of ITM Put Option and selling of an OTM Put Option. If prices fall, the ITM Put option starts making profits and the OTM Put option also adds to profit at a certain extent if the expiry price stays above the OTM strike. However, if it falls below the OTM ..
Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium
Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - When & How to use ?
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
BEAR PUT SPREAD
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.
The bear call spread options strategy is used when you are bearish in market view. The strategy minimizes your risk in the event of prime movements going against your expectations.
Action
Buy 2 ATM Call, Sell 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call
Buy ITM Put Option, Sell OTM Put Option
Breakeven Point
Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium
Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - Risk & Reward
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
BEAR PUT SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario
The profit is limited to the net premium received.
Max Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Paid.
Maximum Loss Scenario
Higher strike price- Lower Strike Price - Net Premium
Max Loss = Net Premium Paid.
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Limited
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
BEAR PUT SPREAD
Similar Strategies
Long Straddle, Long Call Butterfly
Bear Call Spread, Bull Call Spread
Disadvantage
• Limited rewards, usually offer smaller return. • Profitability depends on the significant movement of stocks and options prices.
• Limited profit. • Early assignment risk.
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.
• If the strike price, expiration date or underlying stocks are rightly chosen then risk of losses would be limited to the net premium paid. • This strategy works well in declining markets. • Limited risk.