Compare Strategies
BEAR CALL SPREAD | LONG PUT BUTTERFLY | |
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About Strategy |
Bear Call Spread Option StrategyBear Call Spread option trading strategy is used by a trader who is bearish in nature and expects the underlying asset to dip in the near future. This strategy includes buying of an ‘Out of the Money’ Call Option and selling one ‘In the Money’ Call Option of the same underlying asset and the same expiration date. When you write a call, you receive premium thereby r |
Long Put Butterfly Option StrategyThe Long Put Butterfly is a neutral strategy where a trader will be bearish on the volatility i.e. he thinks the market will have sideways kind of movement and will not rally sharply in either direction in the near future. This strategy involves sale of 2 ATM Put Options, buy 1 ITM and 1 OTM Put Option. The risk and reward are limited. |
BEAR CALL SPREAD Vs LONG PUT BUTTERFLY - Details
BEAR CALL SPREAD | LONG PUT BUTTERFLY | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 4 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Highest Strike Long Put - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Lowest Strike Long Put + Net Premium Paid |
BEAR CALL SPREAD Vs LONG PUT BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?
BEAR CALL SPREAD | LONG PUT BUTTERFLY | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy is used when you are bearish in market view. The strategy minimizes your risk in the event of prime movements going against your expectations. | The Long Put Butterfly is a neutral strategy where a trader will be bearish on the volatility i.e. he thinks the market will have sideways kind of movement and will not rally sharply in either direction in the near future. |
Action | Buy OTM Call Option, Sell ITM Call Option | Buy 1 OTM Put, Sell 2 ATM Puts, Buy 1 ITM Put |
Breakeven Point | Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Highest Strike Long Put - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Lowest Strike Long Put + Net Premium Paid |
BEAR CALL SPREAD Vs LONG PUT BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward
BEAR CALL SPREAD | LONG PUT BUTTERFLY | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Max Profit = Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Maximum Loss = Long Call Strike Price - Short Call Strike Price - Net Premium Received | When Price of Underlying <= Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Put OR Price of Underlying >= Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
BEAR CALL SPREAD Vs LONG PUT BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons
BEAR CALL SPREAD | LONG PUT BUTTERFLY | |
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Similar Strategies | Bear Put Spread, Bull Call Spread | Iron Condors, Iron Butterfly |
Disadvantage | • Limited amount of profit. • Margin requirement, more commission charges. | • Risk is higher than reward. • When the underlying price is in between the two breakeven points, time decay hurts the position. |
Advantages | • This strategy takes advantage of time decay. • Investors can get profit in a flat market scenario. • Investors can earn options premium income with a lower degree of risk. | • Limited maximum loss. • Unlimited profit potential, risk only limited to loss of premium. • Benefits from low volatility. |