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SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | COVERED PUT | |
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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 |
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 CALL BUTTERFLY Vs COVERED PUT - Details
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | COVERED PUT | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | PE (Put Option) + Underlying |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium | Futures Price + Premium Received |
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs COVERED PUT - When & How to use ?
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | COVERED PUT | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
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. | The Covered Put works well when the market is moderately Bearish. |
Action | Buy 2 ATM Call, Sell 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call | Sell Underlying Sell OTM Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium | Futures Price + Premium Received |
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs COVERED PUT - Risk & Reward
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | COVERED PUT | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | The profit is limited to the net premium received. | The profit happens when the price of the underlying moves above strike price of Short Put. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Higher strike price- Lower Strike Price - Net Premium | Price of Underlying - Sale Price of Underlying - Premium Received |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY Vs COVERED PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY | COVERED PUT | |
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Similar Strategies | Long Straddle, Long Call Butterfly | Bear Put Spread, Bear Call Spread |
Disadvantage | • Limited rewards, usually offer smaller return. • Profitability depends on the significant movement of stocks and options prices. | • Limited profit, unlimited risk. • Trader should have enough experience before using this 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. | • 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. |