Compare Strategies
LONG PUT BUTTERFLY | LONG PUT | |
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About Strategy |
Long Put Butterfly Option StrategyThe Long Put Butterfly is a neutral strategy where a trader will be bearish on the volatility i.e. he thinks the market will have sideways kind of movement and will not rally sharply in either direction in the near future. This strategy involves sale of 2 ATM Put Options, buy 1 ITM and 1 OTM Put Option. The risk and reward are limited. |
Long Put Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented by buying 1 Put Option i.e. a single position, when the person is bearish on the market and expects the market to move downwards in the near future. |
LONG PUT BUTTERFLY Vs LONG PUT - Details
LONG PUT BUTTERFLY | LONG PUT | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 1 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Highest Strike Long Put - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Lowest Strike Long Put + Net Premium Paid | Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid |
LONG PUT BUTTERFLY Vs LONG PUT - When & How to use ?
LONG PUT BUTTERFLY | LONG PUT | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
When to use? | The Long Put Butterfly is a neutral strategy where a trader will be bearish on the volatility i.e. he thinks the market will have sideways kind of movement and will not rally sharply in either direction in the near future. | A long put option strategy works well when you're expecting the underlying asset to sharply decline or be volatile in near future. |
Action | Buy 1 OTM Put, Sell 2 ATM Puts, Buy 1 ITM Put | Buy Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Highest Strike Long Put - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Lowest Strike Long Put + Net Premium Paid | Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid |
LONG PUT BUTTERFLY Vs LONG PUT - Risk & Reward
LONG PUT BUTTERFLY | LONG PUT | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid | Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | When Price of Underlying <= Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Put OR Price of Underlying >= Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put | Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
LONG PUT BUTTERFLY Vs LONG PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG PUT BUTTERFLY | LONG PUT | |
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Similar Strategies | Iron Condors, Iron Butterfly | Protective Call, Short Put |
Disadvantage | • Risk is higher than reward. • When the underlying price is in between the two breakeven points, time decay hurts the position. | • 100% loss if strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen. • Time decay. |
Advantages | • Limited maximum loss. • Unlimited profit potential, risk only limited to loss of premium. • Benefits from low volatility. | • Limited risk to the premium paid. • Less capital investment and more profit. • Unlimited profit potential with limited risk. |