Comparision (SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
VS BULL PUT SPREAD)
Compare Strategies
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
BULL PUT 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 Put Spread option trading strategy is used by a trader who is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset to move in an upward trend in the near future. This strategy includes buying of an ‘Out of the Money’ Put Option and selling of ‘In the Money’ Put Option of the same underlying asset and the same expiration date. When you write a Put, you will receive prem ..
Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium
Strike price of short put - net premium paid
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - When & How to use ?
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
BULL PUT 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.
Bull Put Spread strategy is used when you're of the view that the price of a particular underlying will rise, move sideways, or marginally fall.
Action
Buy 2 ATM Call, Sell 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call
Buy OTM Put Option, Sell ITM Put Option
Breakeven Point
Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium
Strike price of short put - net premium paid
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - Risk & Reward
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
BULL PUT SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario
The profit is limited to the net premium received.
Max Profit = Net Premium Received
Maximum Loss Scenario
Higher strike price- Lower Strike Price - Net Premium
Max Loss = (Strike Price Put 1 - Strike Price of Put 2) - Net Premium Received
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Limited
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
BULL PUT SPREAD
Similar Strategies
Long Straddle, Long Call Butterfly
Bull Call Spread, Bear Put Spread, Collar
Disadvantage
• Limited rewards, usually offer smaller return. • Profitability depends on the significant movement of stocks and options prices.
• Limited profit potential. • In loss situations, time decay may go against you.
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.
• Benefit from the time decay in profit positions but harmful in loss positions. • Profitable when underlying stock price rises, move sideways or marginal drop. • Reduce the downside risk.