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REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | |
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Reverse Iron Butterfly Option StrategyReverse Iron Butterfly as the name suggests is the opposite of Iron Butterfly. In Reverse Iron Butterfly, a trader is bullish on volatility and expects the market to make significant move in the near future in either directions. Here a trader will buy 1 ATM Call Option, sell 1 OTM Call Option, buy 1 ATM Put Option, sell 1 OTM Put Option. This strategy also bags lim |
Christmas Tree Spread with Call Option StrategyThis Strategy is an advance option strategy that consists of three legs and six total options. In this strategy buying one call at strike price A, skipping strike price B, writes three calls at strike price C, and buying two calls at strike price D for same expiration dates for neutral to bullish forecast. An investor used this strategy to potential retur .. |
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - Details
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 4 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid | Lowest strike prices + premium paid – the half premium. |
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - When & How to use ?
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
When to use? | This strategy is used when a trader is bullish on volatility and expects the market to make significant move in the near future in either directions. | This Strategy is used when an investor wants potential returns. |
Action | Sell 1 OTM Put, Buy 1 ATM Put, Buy 1 ATM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call | • Buy 1 call , • Sell 3 calls, • Buy 2 calls |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid | Lowest strike prices + premium paid – the half premium. |
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - Risk & Reward
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Short Call (or Long Put) - Strike Price of Long Call (or Short Put) - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid | Equal middle strike price – lower strike price – the premium |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid | Net Debit paid for the strategy. |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - Strategy Pros & Cons
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Put Butterfly, Short Condor | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION |
Disadvantage | • Potential loss is higher than gain, complex strategy. • Not suitable for beginners. | • Potential profit is lower or limited. |
Advantages | • Able to profit whether stocks move in either direction up or down. • This strategy can be used by option traders who cannot use credit spreads. • Predictable maximum loss and profits, volatile strategy. | • The potential of loss is limited. |