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Comparision (LONG CALL VS IRON BUTTERFLY)

 

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  LONG CALL IRON BUTTERFLY
About Strategy

Long Call Option Strategy

This 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.

Iron Butterfly Option Strategy 

This 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.

LONG CALL Vs IRON BUTTERFLY - Details

LONG CALL IRON BUTTERFLY
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
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
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
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.

LONG CALL

IRON BUTTERFLY