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Comparision (SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY VS RATIO PUT WRITE)

 

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About Strategy

Short Call Butterfly Option Strategy

This 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

Ratio Put Write Option Strategy 

This strategy is implemented by selling (short) the underlying asset in the cash/futures market. Simultaneously, sell ATM Puts double the number of long quantity. This strategy is used by a trader who in 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 CALL BUTTERFLY Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - Details

SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY RATIO PUT WRITE
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 4 2
Strategy Level Advance Beginners
Reward Profile Limited Max Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying = Strike Price of Short Puts
Risk Profile Limited Loss Occurs When Price of Underlying < Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received OR Price of Underlying > Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received
Breakeven Point Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts + Points of Maximum Profit Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - Points of Maximum Profit

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

SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY RATIO PUT WRITE
Market View Neutral Neutral
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 is implemented by selling (short) the underlying asset in the cash/futures market. This strategy is used by a trader who in neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future
Action Buy 2 ATM Call, Sell 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call Sell 2 ATM Puts
Breakeven Point Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts + Points of Maximum Profit Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Puts - Points of Maximum Profit

SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - Risk & Reward

SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY RATIO PUT WRITE
Maximum Profit Scenario The profit is limited to the net premium received. Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Higher strike price- Lower Strike Price - Net Premium Price of Underlying - Sale Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received OR Strike Price of Short Put - Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Unlimited
Reward Limited Limited

SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs RATIO PUT WRITE - Strategy Pros & Cons

SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY RATIO PUT WRITE
Similar Strategies Long Straddle, Long Call Butterfly Short Strangle and Short Straddle
Disadvantage • Limited rewards, usually offer smaller return. • Profitability depends on the significant movement of stocks and options prices. • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit.
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.

SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY

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