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LONG PUT BUTTERFLY | BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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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. |
Bull Call Spread Option StrategyBull Call Spread option trading strategy is used by a trader who is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset to give decent returns in the near future. This strategy includes buying of an ‘In The Money’ Call Option and selling of ‘Deep Out Of the Money’ Call Option of the same underlying asset and the same expiration date. .. |
LONG PUT BUTTERFLY Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - Details
LONG PUT BUTTERFLY | BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
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 purchased call + net premium paid |
LONG PUT BUTTERFLY Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?
LONG PUT BUTTERFLY | BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
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. | This strategy is used when an investor is Bullish in the market but expect the underlying to gain mildly in near future. |
Action | Buy 1 OTM Put, Sell 2 ATM Puts, Buy 1 ITM Put | Buy ITM Call Option, Sell OTM Call 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 purchased call + net premium paid |
LONG PUT BUTTERFLY Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward
LONG PUT BUTTERFLY | BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid | (Strike Price of Call 1 - Strike Price of Call 2) - Net 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 | Net Premium Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
LONG PUT BUTTERFLY Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG PUT BUTTERFLY | BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Iron Condors, Iron Butterfly | Collar |
Disadvantage | • Risk is higher than reward. • When the underlying price is in between the two breakeven points, time decay hurts the position. | • Limited profit potential to the higher strike call sold if the underlying stock price rises. • Maximum profit only if stock rises to the higher of 2 strike prices selected. |
Advantages | • Limited maximum loss. • Unlimited profit potential, risk only limited to loss of premium. • Benefits from low volatility. | • Allows you to reduce risk and cost of your investment. • When placing the spread, exit strategy is pre-determined in advance. • Risk is limited to the net premium paid. |