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SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | SHORT GUTS | |
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About Strategy |
Short Call Butterfly Option StrategyThis 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 StrategyThis 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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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. |