Compare Strategies
STRIP | SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | |
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About Strategy |
Strip Option StrategyStrip 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 Option StrategyIn 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. Risk:< .. |
STRIP Vs SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY - Details
STRIP | SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 3 | 4 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2) | 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 |
STRIP Vs SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?
STRIP | SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
When to use? | When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy. | In Short Put Butterfly strategy, a trader is neutral in nature and expects the market to remain range bound in the near future. |
Action | Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 2 ATM Puts | Sell 1 ITM Put, Buy 2 ATM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2) | 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 |
STRIP Vs SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward
STRIP | SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Calls - Net Premium Paid OR 2 x (Strike Price of Puts - Price of Underlying) - Net Premium Paid | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid | Strike Price of Higher Strike Short Put - Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
STRIP Vs SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons
STRIP | SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | |
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Similar Strategies | Strap, Short Put Ladder | Short Condor, Reverse Iron Condor |
Disadvantage | Expensive., The share price must change significantly to generate profit., High Bid/Offer spread can have a negative influence on the position. | • 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. |
Advantages | Profit is generated when the share price changes in any direction., Limited loss., The profit is potentially unlimited when share prices are moving. | • Benefits from time decay. • Traders can earn more in a rising or range bound scenario. • Benefits from a surge in volatility. |