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Comparision (SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY VS BULL CALL SPREAD)

 

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  SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY BULL CALL SPREAD
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

Bull Call Spread Option Strategy

Bull 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. ..

SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - Details

SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY BULL CALL SPREAD
Market View Neutral Bullish
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 4 2
Strategy Level Advance Beginners
Reward Profile Limited Limited
Risk Profile Limited Limited
Breakeven Point Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium Strike price of purchased call + net premium paid

SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?

SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY BULL CALL SPREAD
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 is used when an investor is Bullish in the market but expect the underlying to gain mildly in near future.
Action Buy 2 ATM Call, Sell 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call Buy ITM Call Option, Sell OTM Call Option
Breakeven Point Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium Strike price of purchased call + net premium paid

SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward

SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY BULL CALL SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario The profit is limited to the net premium received. (Strike Price of Call 1 - Strike Price of Call 2) - Net Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Higher strike price- Lower Strike Price - Net Premium Net Premium Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Limited Limited

SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons

SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY BULL CALL SPREAD
Similar Strategies Long Straddle, Long Call Butterfly Collar
Disadvantage • Limited rewards, usually offer smaller return. • Profitability depends on the significant movement of stocks and options prices. • 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 • 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. • 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.

SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY

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