Compare Strategies
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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About Strategy |
Short Put Butterfly Option StrategyIn 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:< |
Put Backspread Option StrategyIf the trader is bearish on market and bullish in volatility, he will implement this strategy. However the trader can be neutral in nature i.e. indifferent if the market moves in either of the direction, this strategy will make profits, but uptrend will give a capped income than downtrend which will give unlimited returns. |
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Details
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | |
Risk Profile | Limited | |
Breakeven Point | 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 |
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
When to use? | In Short Put Butterfly strategy, a trader is neutral in nature and expects the market to remain range bound in the near future. | |
Action | Sell 1 ITM Put, Buy 2 ATM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put | |
Breakeven Point | 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 |
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Higher Strike Short Put - Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Condor, Reverse Iron Condor | |
Disadvantage | • 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 | • Benefits from time decay. • Traders can earn more in a rising or range bound scenario. • Benefits from a surge in volatility. |