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Comparision (LONG STRANGLE VS LONG PUT BUTTERFLY)

 

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  LONG STRANGLE LONG PUT BUTTERFLY
About Strategy

Long Strangle Option Strategy

A Strangle is similar to Straddle. In Strangle, a trader will purchase one OTM Call Option and one OTM Put Option, of the same expiry date and the same underlying asset. This strategy will reduce the entry cost for trader and it is also cheaper than straddle. A trader will make profits, if the market moves sharply in either direction and gives extra-ordinary returns in the

Long Put Butterfly Option Strategy 

The Long Put Butterfly is a neutral strategy where a trader will be bearish on the volatility i.e. he thinks the market will have sideways kind of movement and will not rally sharply in either direction in the near future. This strategy involves sale of 2 ATM Put Options, buy 1 ITM and 1 OTM Put Option. The risk and reward are limited.

LONG STRANGLE Vs LONG PUT BUTTERFLY - Details

LONG STRANGLE LONG PUT BUTTERFLY
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 2 4
Strategy Level Beginners Advance
Reward Profile Unlimited Limited
Risk Profile Limited Limited
Breakeven Point Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Highest Strike Long Put - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Lowest Strike Long Put + Net Premium Paid

LONG STRANGLE Vs LONG PUT BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?

LONG STRANGLE LONG PUT BUTTERFLY
Market View Neutral Neutral
When to use? This strategy is used in special scenarios where you foresee a lot of volatility in the market due to election results, budget, policy change, annual result announcements etc. The Long Put Butterfly is a neutral strategy where a trader will be bearish on the volatility i.e. he thinks the market will have sideways kind of movement and will not rally sharply in either direction in the near future.
Action Buy OTM Call Option, Buy OTM Put Option Buy 1 OTM Put, Sell 2 ATM Puts, Buy 1 ITM Put
Breakeven Point Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Highest Strike Long Put - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Lowest Strike Long Put + Net Premium Paid

LONG STRANGLE Vs LONG PUT BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward

LONG STRANGLE LONG PUT BUTTERFLY
Maximum Profit Scenario Profit = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Max Loss = Net Premium Paid When Price of Underlying <= Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Put OR Price of Underlying >= Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Unlimited Limited

LONG STRANGLE Vs LONG PUT BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons

LONG STRANGLE LONG PUT BUTTERFLY
Similar Strategies Long Straddle, Short Strangle Iron Condors, Iron Butterfly
Disadvantage • Require significant price movement to book profit. • Traders can lose more money if the underlying asset stayed stagnant. • Risk is higher than reward. • When the underlying price is in between the two breakeven points, time decay hurts the position.
Advantages • Able to book profit, no matter if the underlying asset goes in either direction. • Limited loss to the debit paid. • If the underlying asset continues to move in one direction then you can book Unlimited profit . • Limited maximum loss. • Unlimited profit potential, risk only limited to loss of premium. • Benefits from low volatility.

LONG STRANGLE

LONG PUT BUTTERFLY