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SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | BULL CALENDER SPREAD | |
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About Strategy |
Short Call Butterfly Option StrategyThis 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 |
Bull Calendar Spread Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented when a trader is bullish on the underlying stock/index in the short term say 2 months or so. A trader will write one Near Month OTM Call Option and buy one next Month OTM Call Option, thereby reducing the cost of purchase, with the same strike price of the same underlying asset. This strategy is used when a trader wants to make prof .. |
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs BULL CALENDER SPREAD - Details
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | BULL CALENDER SPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
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 | Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit. |
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs BULL CALENDER SPREAD - When & How to use ?
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | BULL CALENDER SPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
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 a trader wants to make profit from a steady increase in the stock price over a short period of time. |
Action | Buy 2 ATM Call, Sell 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call | Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call, Buy 1 Long-Term OTM Call |
Breakeven Point | Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium | Stock Price when long call value is equal to net debit. |
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs BULL CALENDER SPREAD - Risk & Reward
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | BULL CALENDER SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | The profit is limited to the net premium received. | You have unlimited profit potential to the upside. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Higher strike price- Lower Strike Price - Net Premium | Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs BULL CALENDER SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | BULL CALENDER SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Long Straddle, Long Call Butterfly | The Collar, Bull Put Spread |
Disadvantage | • Limited rewards, usually offer smaller return. • Profitability depends on the significant movement of stocks and options prices. | • Limited profit even if underlying asset rallies. • If the short call options are assigned when the underlying asset rallies then losses can be sustained. |
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. | • Limited losses to the net debit. • Enable trader to book profit even if underlying asset stays stagnant. • If the market trends reverse, cashing in from stock price movement at limited risk. |