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Comparision (SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY VS SHORT CALL LADDER)

 

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About Strategy

Short Put Butterfly Option Strategy 

In Short Put Butterfly strategy, a trader is neutral in nature and expects the market to remain range bound in the near future. A trader will buy 2 ATM Put Options; sell 1 ITM & 1 OTM Put Options. Here risk and returns both are limited.
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Short Call Ladder Option Strategy 

This strategy is implemented when a trader is moderately bullish on the market, and volatility. It involves sale of an ITM Call Option, buying of an ATM Call Option & OTM Call Option. The risk associated with the strategy is limited.

SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Details

SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY SHORT CALL LADDER
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 4 3
Strategy Level Advance Advance
Reward Profile Limited Unlimited
Risk Profile Limited Limited
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Highest Strike Short Put - Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Lowest Strike Short Put + Net Premium Received Upper Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received

SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - When & How to use ?

SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY SHORT CALL LADDER
Market View Neutral Neutral
When to use? In Short Put Butterfly strategy, a trader is neutral in nature and expects the market to remain range bound in the near future. This strategy is implemented when a trader is moderately bullish on the market, and volatility
Action Sell 1 ITM Put, Buy 2 ATM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put Sell 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Highest Strike Short Put - Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Lowest Strike Short Put + Net Premium Received Upper Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received

SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Risk & Reward

SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY SHORT CALL LADDER
Maximum Profit Scenario Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received
Maximum Loss Scenario Strike Price of Higher Strike Short Put - Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Limited Unlimited

SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons

SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY SHORT CALL LADDER
Similar Strategies Short Condor, Reverse Iron Condor Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap
Disadvantage • High risk strategy and may cause huge losses if the price of the underlying stocks falls steeply. • Higher profit is only possible when shares get close to expiration. • Unlimited risk. • Margin required.
Advantages • Benefits from time decay. • Traders can earn more in a rising or range bound scenario. • Benefits from a surge in volatility. • Higher probability of profit. • Unlimited upside profit. • Limited maximum loss.

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