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SHORT PUT LADDER | LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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About Strategy |
Short Put Ladder Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market. A trader is required to be bullish over the volatility in the market. It involves sale of an ITM Put Option and buying of 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Options. However, the risk associated with this strategy is limited.
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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 .. |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Details
SHORT PUT LADDER | LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 3 | 4 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received | Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?
SHORT PUT LADDER | LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market. | This strategy should be used when you're expecting no volatility in the price of the underlying. |
Action | Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option. | Sell 2 ATM Call, Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received | Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward
SHORT PUT LADDER | LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received | Adjacent strikes - Net premium debit. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | Net Premium Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
SHORT PUT LADDER Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons
SHORT PUT LADDER | LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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Similar Strategies | Strap, Strip | - |
Disadvantage | • Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required. | • 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 | • When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy. | • 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. |