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Comparision (SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY VS STRIP)

 

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  SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY STRIP
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Short Put Butterfly Option Strategy 

In Short Put Butterfly strategy, a trader is neutral in nature and expects the market to remain range bound in the near future. A trader will buy 2 ATM Put Options; sell 1 ITM & 1 OTM Put Options. Here risk and returns both are limited.
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Strip Option Strategy

Strip Strategy is the opposite of Strap Strategy. When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy by buying two ATM Put Options & one ATM Call Option, of the same strike price, expiry date & underlying asset. If the prices move downwards then this strategy will make more profits compared to short straddle because of the ..

SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs STRIP - Details

SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY STRIP
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 4 3
Strategy Level Advance Beginners
Reward Profile Limited Unlimited
Risk Profile Limited Limited
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Highest Strike Short Put - Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Lowest Strike Short Put + Net Premium Received Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2)

SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs STRIP - When & How to use ?

SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY STRIP
Market View Neutral Neutral
When to use? In Short Put Butterfly strategy, a trader is neutral in nature and expects the market to remain range bound in the near future. When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy.
Action Sell 1 ITM Put, Buy 2 ATM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 2 ATM Puts
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Highest Strike Short Put - Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Lowest Strike Short Put + Net Premium Received Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2)

SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs STRIP - Risk & Reward

SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY STRIP
Maximum Profit Scenario Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Calls - Net Premium Paid OR 2 x (Strike Price of Puts - Price of Underlying) - Net Premium Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Strike Price of Higher Strike Short Put - Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Limited Unlimited

SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs STRIP - Strategy Pros & Cons

SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY STRIP
Similar Strategies Short Condor, Reverse Iron Condor Strap, Short Put Ladder
Disadvantage • High risk strategy and may cause huge losses if the price of the underlying stocks falls steeply. • Higher profit is only possible when shares get close to expiration. Expensive., The share price must change significantly to generate profit., High Bid/Offer spread can have a negative influence on the position.
Advantages • Benefits from time decay. • Traders can earn more in a rising or range bound scenario. • Benefits from a surge in volatility. Profit is generated when the share price changes in any direction., Limited loss., The profit is potentially unlimited when share prices are moving.

SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY