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About Strategy |
Risk Reversal Option StrategyThis strategy protects an investor from unfavourable price movements in the position but limits the profits can be made on that position. A risk reversal is a hedging strategy that protects a long or short position by using put and call options. In this one option is buying and other is written. In this strategy the trader has to pay a premium, while the written option prod |
Reverse Iron Butterfly Option StrategyReverse Iron Butterfly as the name suggests is the opposite of Iron Butterfly. In Reverse Iron Butterfly, a trader is bullish on volatility and expects the market to make significant move in the near future in either directions. Here a trader will buy 1 ATM Call Option, sell 1 OTM Call Option, buy 1 ATM Put Option, sell 1 OTM Put Option. This strategy also bags lim .. |
RISK REVERSAL Vs REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY - Details
RISK REVERSAL | REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 4 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Premium received - Put Strike Price | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid |
RISK REVERSAL Vs REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?
RISK REVERSAL | REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy can be used for hedging. When an investor want to protect long or short position by using a call and put option. | This strategy is used when a trader is bullish on volatility and expects the market to make significant move in the near future in either directions. |
Action | This strategy work when an investor want to hedge their position by buying a put option and selling a call option. | Sell 1 OTM Put, Buy 1 ATM Put, Buy 1 ATM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call |
Breakeven Point | Premium received - Put Strike Price | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid |
RISK REVERSAL Vs REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward
RISK REVERSAL | REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | You have unlimited profit potential to the upside. | Strike Price of Short Call (or Long Put) - Strike Price of Long Call (or Short Put) - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | You have nearly unlimited downside risk as well because you are short the put | Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
RISK REVERSAL Vs REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons
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Similar Strategies | - | Short Put Butterfly, Short Condor |
Disadvantage | Unlimited Risk. | • Potential loss is higher than gain, complex strategy. • Not suitable for beginners. |
Advantages | Unlimited profit. | • Able to profit whether stocks move in either direction up or down. • This strategy can be used by option traders who cannot use credit spreads. • Predictable maximum loss and profits, volatile strategy. |