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Comparision (RATIO CALL WRITE VS REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY)

 

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Ratio Call Write Option Strategy 

This strategy involves buying of an underlying asset in the cash/futures market and simultaneously selling ATM Calls double the number of long quantity. This strategy is used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. Here profits will be capped up to the premium amount and risk will be potentially unlimited.

Reverse Iron Butterfly Option Strategy

Reverse 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 ..

RATIO CALL WRITE Vs REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY - Details

RATIO CALL WRITE REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 2 4
Strategy Level Beginners Advance
Reward Profile Limited Limited
Risk Profile Unlimited Limited
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + Points of Maximum Profit, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls - Points of Maximum Profit Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid

RATIO CALL WRITE Vs REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?

RATIO CALL WRITE REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY
Market View Neutral Neutral
When to use? This strategy is used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. 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.
Action Sell 2 ATM Calls Sell 1 OTM Put, Buy 1 ATM Put, Buy 1 ATM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + Points of Maximum Profit, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls - Points of Maximum Profit Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid

RATIO CALL WRITE Vs REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward

RATIO CALL WRITE REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY
Maximum Profit Scenario Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid Strike Price of Short Call (or Long Put) - Strike Price of Long Call (or Short Put) - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received OR Purchase Price of Underlying - Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Risk Unlimited Limited
Reward Limited Limited

RATIO CALL WRITE Vs REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons

RATIO CALL WRITE REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY
Similar Strategies Variable Ratio Write Short Put Butterfly, Short Condor
Disadvantage • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. • Potential loss is higher than gain, complex strategy. • Not suitable for beginners.
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.

RATIO CALL WRITE

REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY