Compare Strategies
PROTECTIVE PUT | LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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About Strategy |
Protective Put Option StrategyProtective Put Strategy is a hedging strategy where trader guards himself from the downside risk. This strategy is adopted when a trader is long on the underlying asset but skeptical of the downside. He will buy one ATM Put Option to hedge his position. Now, if the underlying asset moves either up or down, the trader is in a safe position.
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Long Call Butterfly Option StrategyA trader, who is neutral in nature and believes that there will be very low volatility i.e. expects the market to remain range bound, will implement this strategy. This strategy involves selling of 2 ATM Call Options, buying 1 ITM Call Option & buying 1 OTM Call Option of the same expiry date & same underlying asset. The difference between the strikes sho .. |
PROTECTIVE PUT Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Details
PROTECTIVE PUT | LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 1 | 4 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid | Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium |
PROTECTIVE PUT Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?
PROTECTIVE PUT | LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy is adopted when a trader is long on the underlying asset but skeptical of the downside. | This strategy should be used when you're expecting no volatility in the price of the underlying. |
Action | Buy 1 ATM Put | Sell 2 ATM Call, Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call |
Breakeven Point | Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid | Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium |
PROTECTIVE PUT Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward
PROTECTIVE PUT | LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Price of Underlying - Purchase Price of Underlying - Premium Paid | Adjacent strikes - Net premium debit. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Premium Paid + Purchase Price of Underlying - Put Strike + Commissions Paid | Net Premium Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
PROTECTIVE PUT Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons
PROTECTIVE PUT | LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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Similar Strategies | Long Call, Call Backspread | - |
Disadvantage | • Value of protective put position decreases as time passes • Holding period of the protective put can be affected by the timing as a result tax rate on the profit or loss from the stock can be affected. | • Due to limited lifespan of call options, you can lose the premium paid. • Limited profit which is bound in a narrow range between the two wing strikes. |
Advantages | • Unlimited potential profit due to indefinitely rise in the underlying stock price . • This strategy allows you to hold on to your stocks while insuring against losses. • Hedging strategy, trader can guard himself from the downside risk. | • Under this strategy, a trader can book profit even when there is not volatility in the market. • Limited risks to the net premium paid. • This strategy allows you to gain more profits by investing less and limiting your losses to minimum. |