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LONG PUT BUTTERFLY | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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About Strategy |
Long Put Butterfly Option StrategyThe Long Put Butterfly is a neutral strategy where a trader will be bearish on the volatility i.e. he thinks the market will have sideways kind of movement and will not rally sharply in either direction in the near future. This strategy involves sale of 2 ATM Put Options, buy 1 ITM and 1 OTM Put Option. The risk and reward are limited. |
Put Backspread Option StrategyIf the trader is bearish on market and bullish in volatility, he will implement this strategy. However the trader can be neutral in nature i.e. indifferent if the market moves in either of the direction, this strategy will make profits, but uptrend will give a capped income than downtrend which will give unlimited returns. |
LONG PUT BUTTERFLY Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Details
LONG PUT BUTTERFLY | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | |
Risk Profile | Limited | |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Highest Strike Long Put - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Lowest Strike Long Put + Net Premium Paid |
LONG PUT BUTTERFLY Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - When & How to use ?
LONG PUT BUTTERFLY | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
When to use? | The Long Put Butterfly is a neutral strategy where a trader will be bearish on the volatility i.e. he thinks the market will have sideways kind of movement and will not rally sharply in either direction in the near future. | |
Action | Buy 1 OTM Put, Sell 2 ATM Puts, Buy 1 ITM Put | |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Highest Strike Long Put - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Lowest Strike Long Put + Net Premium Paid |
LONG PUT BUTTERFLY Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Risk & Reward
LONG PUT BUTTERFLY | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid | |
Maximum Loss Scenario | When Price of Underlying <= Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Put OR Price of Underlying >= Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put | |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
LONG PUT BUTTERFLY Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG PUT BUTTERFLY | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Iron Condors, Iron Butterfly | |
Disadvantage | • Risk is higher than reward. • When the underlying price is in between the two breakeven points, time decay hurts the position. | |
Advantages | • Limited maximum loss. • Unlimited profit potential, risk only limited to loss of premium. • Benefits from low volatility. |