SHORT STRANGLE	LONG PUT BUTTERFLY
About Strategy	Short Strangle Option Strategy  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 Read more..	Long Put Butterfly Option Strategy  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. This strategy involves sale of 2 ATM Put Options, buy 1 ITM and 1 OTM Put Option. The risk and reward are limited. Read more..

SHORT STRANGLE Vs LONG PUT BUTTERFLY - Details

	SHORT STRANGLE	LONG PUT BUTTERFLY
Market View	Neutral	Neutral
Type (CE/PE)	CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)	PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions	2	4
Strategy Level	Advance	Advance
Reward Profile	Limited	Limited
Risk Profile	Unlimited	Limited
Breakeven Point	Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium	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

SHORT STRANGLE Vs LONG PUT BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?

	SHORT STRANGLE	LONG PUT BUTTERFLY
Market View	Neutral	Neutral
When to use?	This strategy is perfect in a neutral market scenario when the underlying is expected to be less volatile.	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	Sell OTM Call, Sell OTM Put	Buy 1 OTM Put, Sell 2 ATM Puts, Buy 1 ITM Put
Breakeven Point	Lower Break-even = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium	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

SHORT STRANGLE Vs LONG PUT BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward

	SHORT STRANGLE	LONG PUT BUTTERFLY
Maximum Profit Scenario	Maximum Profit = Net Premium Received	Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario	Loss = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - 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	Unlimited	Limited
Reward	Limited	Limited

SHORT STRANGLE Vs LONG PUT BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons

	SHORT STRANGLE	LONG PUT BUTTERFLY
Similar Strategies	Short Straddle, Long Strangle	Iron Condors, Iron Butterfly
Disadvantage	• Unlimited loss is associated with this strategy, not recommended for beginners. • Limited reward amount.	• Risk is higher than reward. • When the underlying price is in between the two breakeven points, time decay hurts the position.
Advantages	• 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.	• Limited maximum loss. • Unlimited profit potential, risk only limited to loss of premium. • Benefits from low volatility.