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SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | MARRIED PUT | |
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About Strategy |
Short Put Butterfly Option StrategyIn 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. Risk:< |
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 PUT BUTTERFLY Vs MARRIED PUT - Details
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | MARRIED PUT | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 1 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
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 | Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs MARRIED PUT - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | MARRIED PUT | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
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 work when the investor goes long in any stock. He expects the rise in market in future. |
Action | Sell 1 ITM Put, Buy 2 ATM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put | Buy 250 XYZ Shares, Buy 1 ATM Put Option |
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 | Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs MARRIED PUT - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | MARRIED PUT | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | Profit = Price of Underlying - Purchase Price of Underlying - Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Higher Strike Short Put - Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs MARRIED PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | MARRIED PUT | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Condor, Reverse Iron Condor | Long Call |
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. | Cost of the put options eats into profit margin. |
Advantages | • Benefits from time decay. • Traders can earn more in a rising or range bound scenario. • Benefits from a surge in volatility. | Unlimited Profit and Limited Risk |