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SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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About Strategy |
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:< |
Bull Call Spread Option StrategyBull Call Spread option trading strategy is used by a trader who is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset to give decent returns in the near future. This strategy includes buying of an ‘In The Money’ Call Option and selling of ‘Deep Out Of the Money’ Call Option of the same underlying asset and the same expiration date. .. |
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - Details
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | 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 | Strike price of purchased call + net premium paid |
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
When to use? | In Short Put Butterfly strategy, a trader is neutral in nature and expects the market to remain range bound in the near future. | This strategy is used when an investor is Bullish in the market but expect the underlying to gain mildly in near future. |
Action | Sell 1 ITM Put, Buy 2 ATM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put | Buy ITM Call Option, Sell OTM Call Option |
Breakeven Point | 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 | Strike price of purchased call + net premium paid |
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | (Strike Price of Call 1 - Strike Price of Call 2) - Net Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Higher Strike Short Put - Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | Net Premium Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs BULL CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Condor, Reverse Iron Condor | Collar |
Disadvantage | • 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. | • Limited profit potential to the higher strike call sold if the underlying stock price rises. • Maximum profit only if stock rises to the higher of 2 strike prices selected. |
Advantages | • Benefits from time decay. • Traders can earn more in a rising or range bound scenario. • Benefits from a surge in volatility. | • Allows you to reduce risk and cost of your investment. • When placing the spread, exit strategy is pre-determined in advance. • Risk is limited to the net premium paid. |