Comparision (SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
VS CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION)
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SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION
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
This Strategy is an advance option strategy that consists of three legs and six total options. In this strategy buying one put at strike price D, skipping strike price C, writes three calls at strike price B, and buying two calls at strike price A for same expiration dates for neutral to bearish forecast. An investor used this strategy to potential returns ..
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION - Details
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION
Market View
Neutral
Bearish
Type (CE/PE)
CE (Call Option)
CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions
4
6
Strategy Level
Advance
Advance
Reward Profile
Limited
Limited
Risk Profile
Limited
Limited
Breakeven Point
Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium
Lowest strike prices + the half premium – premium paid
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION - When & How to use ?
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION
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.
This Strategy is used when an investor wants potential returns.
Action
Buy 2 ATM Call, Sell 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call
Buying one ATM, Selling 3 Puts, Buying one more OTM Put
Breakeven Point
Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium
Lowest strike prices + the half premium – premium paid
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION - Risk & Reward
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION
Maximum Profit Scenario
The profit is limited to the net premium received.
Higher strike price- Lower Strike Price - Net Premium
Net Debit paid for the strategy.
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Limited
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION
Similar Strategies
Long Straddle, Long Call Butterfly
Butterfly spreads
Disadvantage
• Limited rewards, usually offer smaller return. • Profitability depends on the significant movement of stocks and options prices.
• Potential profit is lower or limited.
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.