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Comparision (SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY VS RATIO PUT SPREAD)

 

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  SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY RATIO PUT SPREAD
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Short Put Butterfly Option Strategy 

In 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.
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Ratio Put Spread Option Strategy 

This strategy involves buying ITM Puts and simultaneously selling OTM Puts, double the number of ITM Puts. This strategy is used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. Here profits will be capped up to the premium amount and risk will be potentially unlimited.

SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs RATIO PUT SPREAD - Details

SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY RATIO PUT SPREAD
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) PE (Put Option) PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 4 3
Strategy Level Advance Beginners
Reward Profile Limited Limited
Risk Profile Limited Unlimited
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 Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put +/- Net Premium Received or Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - (Points of Maximum Profit / Number of Uncovered Puts)

SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs RATIO PUT SPREAD - When & How to use ?

SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY RATIO PUT SPREAD
Market View Neutral Neutral
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. This strategy is used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future.
Action Sell 1 ITM Put, Buy 2 ATM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put Buy 1 ITM Put, Sell 2 OTM Puts
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 Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put +/- Net Premium Received or Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - (Points of Maximum Profit / Number of Uncovered Puts)

SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs RATIO PUT SPREAD - Risk & Reward

SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY RATIO PUT SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put + 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 Strike Price of Short - Price of Underlying - Max Profit + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Unlimited
Reward Limited Limited

SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs RATIO PUT SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY RATIO PUT SPREAD
Similar Strategies Short Condor, Reverse Iron Condor Short Straddle (Sell Straddle), Short Strangle (Sell Strangle)
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. • Unlimited potential risk. • Limited profit.
Advantages • Benefits from time decay. • Traders can earn more in a rising or range bound scenario. • Benefits from a surge in volatility. • Directional strategy so that there is either no upside or downside risk. • Able to profit even if trader is neutral on the market. • Higher probability of profit.

SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY

RATIO PUT SPREAD