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SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | MARRIED PUT | |
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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 |
Married Put Option StrategyThis strategy is applied when trader goes long on the underlying asset i.e. he buys the stock in cash market. He has a bullish view and expects the market to rise in the near future, but simultaneously has the fear of downward movement of the markets. In order to cover his position from vulnerabilities he buys one ATM Put Option of the same underlying asset. Here, a trader wi .. |
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs MARRIED PUT - Details
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | MARRIED PUT | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 1 |
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 | Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs MARRIED PUT - When & How to use ?
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | MARRIED PUT | |
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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 work when the investor goes long in any stock. He expects the rise in market in future. |
Action | Buy 2 ATM Call, Sell 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call | Buy 250 XYZ Shares, Buy 1 ATM Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium | Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs MARRIED PUT - Risk & Reward
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | MARRIED PUT | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | The profit is limited to the net premium received. | Profit = Price of Underlying - Purchase Price of Underlying - Premium Paid |
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 MARRIED PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | MARRIED PUT | |
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Similar Strategies | Long Straddle, Long Call Butterfly | Long Call |
Disadvantage | • Limited rewards, usually offer smaller return. • Profitability depends on the significant movement of stocks and options prices. | Cost of the put options eats into profit margin. |
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. | Unlimited Profit and Limited Risk |