Compare Strategies
LONG CALL | IRON BUTTERFLY | |
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About Strategy |
Long Call Option StrategyThis is one of the basic strategies as it involves entering into one position i.e. buying the Call Option only. Any investor who buys the Call Option will be bullish in nature and would be expecting the market to give decent returns in the near future. Risk:
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Iron Butterfly Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented when a trader is bearish on the volatility of market and neutral on the market movements. A trader will buy 1 OTM Put Option, sell 1 ATM Put Option, sell 1 ATM Call Option, buy 1 OTM Call Option. Due to offsetting of long and short positions, this strategy bags limited profit with limited risk.
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LONG CALL Vs IRON BUTTERFLY - Details
LONG CALL | IRON BUTTERFLY | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 1 | 4 |
Strategy Level | Beginner Level | Advance |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price + Premium | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received |
LONG CALL Vs IRON BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?
LONG CALL | IRON BUTTERFLY | |
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Market View | Bullish (Any investor who buys the Call Option will be bullish in nature and would be expecting the market to give decent returns in the near future.) | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy work when an investor expect the underlying instrument move in upward direction. | This strategy is implemented when a trader is bearish on the volatility of market and neutral on the market movements. |
Action | Buying Call option | Buy 1 OTM Put, Sell 1 ATM Put, Sell 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call |
Breakeven Point | Strike price + Premium | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received |
LONG CALL Vs IRON BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward
LONG CALL | IRON BUTTERFLY | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Underlying Asset close above from the strike price on expiry. | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Premium Paid | Strike Price of Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
LONG CALL Vs IRON BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG CALL | IRON BUTTERFLY | |
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Similar Strategies | Protective Put | Long Put Butterfly, Neutral Calendar Spread |
Disadvantage | • In this strategy, there is not protection against the underlying stock falling in value. • 100% loss if the strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen. | • Large commissions involved. • Probability of losses are higher. |
Advantages | • Less investment, more profit. • Unlimited profit with limited risk. • High leverage than simply owning the stock. | • Less amount of capital investment, steady income with low risk. • Traders can predict maximum loss and profit. • Versatile strategy, investors can transform position into bear call spread or bull put spread easily. |