Comparision (RISK REVERSAL
VS SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY)
Compare Strategies
RISK REVERSAL
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
About Strategy
Risk Reversal Option Strategy
This 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
This strategy is opposite of the Long Call Butterfly Strategy, a trader expects the market to remain range bound in Long Call Butterfly, but here he expects the market to move beyond strike boundaries in Short Call Butterfly. If the trader is bullish on the market’s volatility, he will implement this strategy. Here also there should be equal distance between the ..
Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium
RISK REVERSAL Vs SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?
RISK REVERSAL
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
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 meant for special scenarios where you foresee a lot of volatility in the market due to election results, budget, policy change, annual result announcements etc.
Action
This strategy work when an investor want to hedge their position by buying a put option and selling a call option.
Buy 2 ATM Call, Sell 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call
Breakeven Point
Premium received - Put Strike Price
Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium
RISK REVERSAL Vs SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward
RISK REVERSAL
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
Maximum Profit Scenario
You have unlimited profit potential to the upside.
The profit is limited to the net premium received.
Maximum Loss Scenario
You have nearly unlimited downside risk as well because you are short the put
Higher strike price- Lower Strike Price - Net Premium
Risk
Unlimited
Limited
Reward
Unlimited
Limited
RISK REVERSAL Vs SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons
RISK REVERSAL
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
Similar Strategies
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Long Straddle, Long Call Butterfly
Disadvantage
Unlimited Risk.
• Limited rewards, usually offer smaller return. • Profitability depends on the significant movement of stocks and options prices.
Advantages
Unlimited profit.
• Even if the market is highly volatile, the risk exposure remains limited. • Without any extra investment, you can receive your premium. • Able to book profits even when the price movement cannot be predicted.