Compare Strategies
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | STRAP | |
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About Strategy |
Short Call Butterfly Option StrategyThis 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 |
Strap Option StrategyStrap Strategy is similar to Long Straddle, the only difference is the quantity traded. A trader will buy two Call Options and one Put Options. In this strategy, a trader is very bullish on the market and volatility on upside but wants to hedge himself in case the stock doesn’t perform as per his expectations. This strategy will make more profits compared to long straddle sin .. |
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs STRAP - Details
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | STRAP | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 3 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) OR Price of Underlying < Strike Price of Calls/Puts - Net Premium Paid |
Risk Profile | Limited | Max Loss Occurs When Price of Underlying = Strike Price of Calls/Puts |
Breakeven Point | Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium | Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) |
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs STRAP - When & How to use ?
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | STRAP | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
When to use? | 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. | This strategy is used when the investor is bullish on the stock and expects volatility in the near future. |
Action | Buy 2 ATM Call, Sell 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call | Buy 2 ATM Call Option, Buy 1 ATM Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium | Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) |
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs STRAP - Risk & Reward
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | STRAP | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | The profit is limited to the net premium received. | UNLIMITED |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Higher strike price- Lower Strike Price - Net Premium | Net Premium Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs STRAP - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | STRAP | |
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Similar Strategies | Long Straddle, Long Call Butterfly | Strip, Short Put Ladder, Short Call Ladder |
Disadvantage | • Limited rewards, usually offer smaller return. • Profitability depends on the significant movement of stocks and options prices. | • To generate profit, there should be significant change in share price. • Expensive strategy. |
Advantages | • 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. | • Limited loss. • If share prices are moving then traders can book unlimited profit. • A trader can still book profit if the underlying falls substantially. |