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Comparision (SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY VS SHORT CALL LADDER)

 

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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

Short Call Ladder Option Strategy 

This strategy is implemented when a trader is moderately bullish on the market, and volatility. It involves sale of an ITM Call Option, buying of an ATM Call Option & OTM Call Option. The risk associated with the strategy is limited.

SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Details

SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY SHORT CALL LADDER
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 4 3
Strategy Level Advance Advance
Reward Profile Limited Unlimited
Risk Profile Limited Limited
Breakeven Point Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium Upper Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received

SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - When & How to use ?

SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY SHORT CALL LADDER
Market View Neutral Neutral
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 implemented when a trader is moderately bullish on the market, and volatility
Action Buy 2 ATM Call, Sell 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call Sell 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call
Breakeven Point Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium Upper Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received

SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Risk & Reward

SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY SHORT CALL LADDER
Maximum Profit Scenario The profit is limited to the net premium received. Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received
Maximum Loss Scenario Higher strike price- Lower Strike Price - Net Premium Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Limited Unlimited

SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons

SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY SHORT CALL LADDER
Similar Strategies Long Straddle, Long Call Butterfly Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap
Disadvantage • Limited rewards, usually offer smaller return. • Profitability depends on the significant movement of stocks and options prices. • Unlimited risk. • Margin required.
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. • Higher probability of profit. • Unlimited upside profit. • Limited maximum loss.

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