Comparision (SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
VS SHORT STRANGLE)
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SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
SHORT STRANGLE
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 is similar to Short Straddle; the only difference is of the strike prices at which the positions are built. Short Strangle involves selling of one OTM Call Option and selling of one OTM Put Option, of the same expiry date and same underlying asset. Here the probability of making profits is more as there is a spread between the two strike prices, and if ..
Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium
Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs SHORT STRANGLE - When & How to use ?
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
SHORT STRANGLE
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 perfect in a neutral market scenario when the underlying is expected to be less volatile.
Action
Buy 2 ATM Call, Sell 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call
Sell OTM Call, Sell OTM Put
Breakeven Point
Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium
Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Risk & Reward
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
SHORT STRANGLE
Maximum Profit Scenario
The profit is limited to the net premium received.
Maximum Profit = Net Premium Received
Maximum Loss Scenario
Higher strike price- Lower Strike Price - Net Premium
Loss = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received
Risk
Limited
Unlimited
Reward
Limited
Limited
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs SHORT STRANGLE - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
SHORT STRANGLE
Similar Strategies
Long Straddle, Long Call Butterfly
Short Straddle, Long Strangle
Disadvantage
• Limited rewards, usually offer smaller return. • Profitability depends on the significant movement of stocks and options prices.
• Unlimited loss is associated with this strategy, not recommended for beginners. • Limited reward amount.
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.
• Higher chance of profitability due to selling of OTM options. • Advantage from double time decay and a contraction in volatility. • Traders can book profit when underlying asset stays within a tight trading range.