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IRON BUTTERFLY | BEAR PUT SPREAD | |
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About Strategy |
Iron Butterfly Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented when a trader is bearish on the volatility of market and neutral on the market movements. A trader will buy 1 OTM Put Option, sell 1 ATM Put Option, sell 1 ATM Call Option, buy 1 OTM Call Option. Due to offsetting of long and short positions, this strategy bags limited profit with limited risk.
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Bear Put Spread Option StrategyWhen a trader is moderately bearish on the market he can implement this strategy. Bear-Put-Spread involves buying of ITM Put Option and selling of an OTM Put Option. If prices fall, the ITM Put option starts making profits and the OTM Put option also adds to profit at a certain extent if the expiry price stays above the OTM strike. However, if it falls below the OTM .. |
IRON BUTTERFLY Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - Details
IRON BUTTERFLY | BEAR PUT SPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received | Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium |
IRON BUTTERFLY Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - When & How to use ?
IRON BUTTERFLY | BEAR PUT SPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
When to use? | This strategy is implemented when a trader is bearish on the volatility of market and neutral on the market movements. | The bear call spread options strategy is used when you are bearish in market view. The strategy minimizes your risk in the event of prime movements going against your expectations. |
Action | Buy 1 OTM Put, Sell 1 ATM Put, Sell 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call | Buy ITM Put Option, Sell OTM Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received | Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium |
IRON BUTTERFLY Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - Risk & Reward
IRON BUTTERFLY | BEAR PUT SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | Max Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Paid. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | Max Loss = Net Premium Paid. |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
IRON BUTTERFLY Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
IRON BUTTERFLY | BEAR PUT SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Long Put Butterfly, Neutral Calendar Spread | Bear Call Spread, Bull Call Spread |
Disadvantage | • Large commissions involved. • Probability of losses are higher. | • Limited profit. • Early assignment risk. |
Advantages | • Less amount of capital investment, steady income with low risk. • Traders can predict maximum loss and profit. • Versatile strategy, investors can transform position into bear call spread or bull put spread easily. | • If the strike price, expiration date or underlying stocks are rightly chosen then risk of losses would be limited to the net premium paid. • This strategy works well in declining markets. • Limited risk. |