Comparision (BULL PUT SPREAD
VS LONG CALL BUTTERFLY)
Compare Strategies
BULL PUT SPREAD
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
About Strategy
Bull Put Spread Option Strategy
Bull Put Spread option trading strategy is used by a trader who is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset to move in an upward trend in the near future. This strategy includes buying of an ‘Out of the Money’ Put Option and selling of ‘In the Money’ Put Option of the same underlying asset and the same expiration date. When you write a Put, you will receive prem
A trader, who is neutral in nature and believes that there will be very low volatility i.e. expects the market to remain range bound, will implement this strategy. This strategy involves selling of 2 ATM Call Options, buying 1 ITM Call Option & buying 1 OTM Call Option of the same expiry date & same underlying asset. The difference between the strikes sho ..
Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?
BULL PUT SPREAD
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
Market View
Bullish
Neutral
When to use?
Bull Put Spread strategy is used when you're of the view that the price of a particular underlying will rise, move sideways, or marginally fall.
This strategy should be used when you're expecting no volatility in the price of the underlying.
Action
Buy OTM Put Option, Sell ITM Put Option
Sell 2 ATM Call, Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call
Breakeven Point
Strike price of short put - net premium paid
Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward
BULL PUT SPREAD
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
Maximum Profit Scenario
Max Profit = Net Premium Received
Adjacent strikes - Net premium debit.
Maximum Loss Scenario
Max Loss = (Strike Price Put 1 - Strike Price of Put 2) - Net Premium Received
Net Premium Paid
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Limited
BULL PUT SPREAD Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons
BULL PUT SPREAD
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
Similar Strategies
Bull Call Spread, Bear Put Spread, Collar
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Disadvantage
• Limited profit potential. • In loss situations, time decay may go against you.
• Due to limited lifespan of call options, you can lose the premium paid. • Limited profit which is bound in a narrow range between the two wing strikes.
Advantages
• Benefit from the time decay in profit positions but harmful in loss positions. • Profitable when underlying stock price rises, move sideways or marginal drop. • Reduce the downside risk.
• Under this strategy, a trader can book profit even when there is not volatility in the market. • Limited risks to the net premium paid. • This strategy allows you to gain more profits by investing less and limiting your losses to minimum.