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Comparision (REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY VS LONG PUT LADDER)

 

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  REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY LONG PUT LADDER
About Strategy

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

Long Put Ladder Option Strategy 

Long Put Ladder can be implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market and volatility. It involves buying of an ITM Put Option and sale of 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Options. However, the risk associated with this strategy is unlimited and reward is limited.
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REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY Vs LONG PUT LADDER - Details

REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY LONG PUT LADDER
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 4 3
Strategy Level Advance Advance
Reward Profile Limited Limited
Risk Profile Limited Unlimited
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Short Puts - Strike Price of Long Put + Net Premium Paid

REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY Vs LONG PUT LADDER - When & How to use ?

REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY LONG PUT LADDER
Market View Neutral Neutral
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 can be implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market and volatility.
Action Sell 1 OTM Put, Buy 1 ATM Put, Buy 1 ATM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call Buy 1 ITM Put, Sell 1 ATM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Short Puts - Strike Price of Long Put + Net Premium Paid

REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY Vs LONG PUT LADDER - Risk & Reward

REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY LONG PUT LADDER
Maximum Profit Scenario Strike Price of Short Call (or Long Put) - Strike Price of Long Call (or Short Put) - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Short Put - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Short Puts - Strike Price of Long Put + Net Premium Paid
Risk Limited Unlimited
Reward Limited Limited

REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY Vs LONG PUT LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons

REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY LONG PUT LADDER
Similar Strategies Short Put Butterfly, Short Condor Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle)
Disadvantage • Potential loss is higher than gain, complex strategy. • Not suitable for beginners. • Unlimited risk. • Margin required.
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. • Reduces capital outlay of bear put spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit.

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