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| DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | |
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| About Strategy |
Diagonal Bull Call Spread Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral – moderately bullish in the near-month contract and bullish in the mid-month contract. It involves sale of 1 Near-Month OTM Call Option and buying of 1 Mid Month ITM Call Option. Risk:
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Short Put Butterfly Option StrategyIn Short Put Butterfly strategy, a trader is neutral in nature and expects the market to remain range bound in the near future. A trader will buy 2 ATM Put Options; sell 1 ITM & 1 OTM Put Options. Here risk and returns both are limited. Risk:< .. |
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY - Details
| DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | |
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| Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
| Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | PE (Put Option) |
| Number Of Positions | 2 | 4 |
| Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
| Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
| Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
| Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Highest Strike Short Put - Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Lowest Strike Short Put + Net Premium Received |
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?
| DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | |
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| Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
| When to use? | In Short Put Butterfly strategy, a trader is neutral in nature and expects the market to remain range bound in the near future. | |
| Action | Buy 1 Long-Term ITM Call Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call | Sell 1 ITM Put, Buy 2 ATM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put |
| Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Highest Strike Short Put - Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Lowest Strike Short Put + Net Premium Received |
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward
| DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | |
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| Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | |
| Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Higher Strike Short Put - Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | |
| Risk | Limited | Limited |
| Reward | Limited | Limited |
DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons
| DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | |
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| Similar Strategies | Bull Put Spread | Short Condor, Reverse Iron Condor |
| Disadvantage | • High risk strategy and may cause huge losses if the price of the underlying stocks falls steeply. • Higher profit is only possible when shares get close to expiration. | |
| Advantages | • Benefits from time decay. • Traders can earn more in a rising or range bound scenario. • Benefits from a surge in volatility. |