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Comparision (SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY VS SHORT GUTS)

 

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  SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY SHORT GUTS
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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

Short Guts Option Strategy 

This strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bearish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to be range bound in the near future. This strategy involves sale of 1 ITM Call Option and 1 ITM Put Option. This strategy can be called as Credit Spread since his account is credited at the time of entering in the positions.

SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs SHORT GUTS - Details

SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY SHORT GUTS
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put 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 = Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received

SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs SHORT GUTS - When & How to use ?

SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY SHORT GUTS
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 implemented by a trader when he is neutral on the movements and bearish on volatility i.e. he expects the stock to be range bound in the near future.
Action Buy 2 ATM Call, Sell 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call Sell 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ITM Put
Breakeven Point Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium Upper Breakeven Point = Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Call, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received

SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs SHORT GUTS - Risk & Reward

SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY SHORT GUTS
Maximum Profit Scenario The profit is limited to the net premium received. Net Premium Received + Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Short Call - 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 Strike Price of Short Put - Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Unlimited
Reward Limited Limited

SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs SHORT GUTS - Strategy Pros & Cons

SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY SHORT GUTS
Similar Strategies Long Straddle, Long Call Butterfly Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle)
Disadvantage • Limited rewards, usually offer smaller return. • Profitability depends on the significant movement of stocks and options prices. • Unlimited potential loss if the underlying stock continues to move in one direction. • High margin required.
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. • Ability to profit even when underlying asset stays stagnant. • You are already paid your full profit the moment the position is put on as this is a credit spread position. • Higher chance of ending in full profit as compared to short strangle or short straddle.

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