Comparision (SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
VS RATIO CALL WRITE)
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SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
RATIO CALL WRITE
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
This strategy involves buying of an underlying asset in the cash/futures market and simultaneously selling ATM Calls double the number of long quantity. This strategy is used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. Here profits will be capped up to the premium amount and risk will be potentially unlimited. ..
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Details
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
RATIO CALL WRITE
Market View
Neutral
Neutral
Type (CE/PE)
CE (Call Option)
CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions
4
2
Strategy Level
Advance
Beginners
Reward Profile
Limited
Limited
Risk Profile
Limited
Unlimited
Breakeven Point
Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + Points of Maximum Profit, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls - Points of Maximum Profit
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - When & How to use ?
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
RATIO CALL WRITE
Market View
Neutral
Neutral
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.
This strategy is used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future.
Action
Buy 2 ATM Call, Sell 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call
Sell 2 ATM Calls
Breakeven Point
Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + Points of Maximum Profit, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls - Points of Maximum Profit
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Risk & Reward
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
RATIO CALL WRITE
Maximum Profit Scenario
The profit is limited to the net premium received.
Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Higher strike price- Lower Strike Price - Net Premium
Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received OR Purchase Price of Underlying - Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk
Limited
Unlimited
Reward
Limited
Limited
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
RATIO CALL WRITE
Similar Strategies
Long Straddle, Long Call Butterfly
Variable Ratio Write
Disadvantage
• Limited rewards, usually offer smaller return. • Profitability depends on the significant movement of stocks and options prices.
• Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit.
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.