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SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | COVERED PUT | |
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About Strategy |
Short Put Butterfly Option StrategyIn 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. Risk:< |
Covered Put Option StrategyThis strategy is exactly opposite to Covered Call Strategy. Here the investor is neutral or moderately bearish in nature and wants to take advantage of the price fall in the near future. The trader will short one lot of stock future. Now the trader will short ATM Put Option, the option strike price will be his exit price. If the prices rally above the strike price, the .. |
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs COVERED PUT - Details
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | COVERED PUT | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) + Underlying |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
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 | Futures Price + Premium Received |
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs COVERED PUT - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | COVERED PUT | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
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. | The Covered Put works well when the market is moderately Bearish. |
Action | Sell 1 ITM Put, Buy 2 ATM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put | Sell Underlying Sell OTM Put Option |
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 | Futures Price + Premium Received |
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs COVERED PUT - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | COVERED PUT | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | The profit happens when the price of the underlying moves above strike price of Short Put. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Higher Strike Short Put - Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | Price of Underlying - Sale Price of Underlying - Premium Received |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs COVERED PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | COVERED PUT | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Condor, Reverse Iron Condor | Bear Put Spread, Bear Call Spread |
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. | • Limited profit, unlimited risk. • Trader should have enough experience before using this strategy. |
Advantages | • Benefits from time decay. • Traders can earn more in a rising or range bound scenario. • Benefits from a surge in volatility. | • Investors can book profit when underlying stock price drop, move sideways or rises by a small amount. • Able to generate monthly income. • Able to generate profit from fall in prices or mild increase in the prices. |