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PUT BACKSPREAD | IRON BUTTERFLY | |
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About Strategy |
Put Backspread Option StrategyIf the trader is bearish on market and bullish in volatility, he will implement this strategy. However the trader can be neutral in nature i.e. indifferent if the market moves in either of the direction, this strategy will make profits, but uptrend will give a capped income than downtrend which will give unlimited returns. |
Iron Butterfly Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented when a trader is bearish on the volatility of market and neutral on the market movements. A trader will buy 1 OTM Put Option, sell 1 ATM Put Option, sell 1 ATM Call Option, buy 1 OTM Call Option. Due to offsetting of long and short positions, this strategy bags limited profit with limited risk.
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PUT BACKSPREAD Vs IRON BUTTERFLY - Details
PUT BACKSPREAD | IRON BUTTERFLY | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 4 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | |
Risk Profile | Limited | |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received |
PUT BACKSPREAD Vs IRON BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?
PUT BACKSPREAD | IRON BUTTERFLY | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy is implemented when a trader is bearish on the volatility of market and neutral on the market movements. | |
Action | Buy 1 OTM Put, Sell 1 ATM Put, Sell 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call | |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received |
PUT BACKSPREAD Vs IRON BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward
PUT BACKSPREAD | IRON BUTTERFLY | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Strike Price of Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Unlimited | Limited |
PUT BACKSPREAD Vs IRON BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons
PUT BACKSPREAD | IRON BUTTERFLY | |
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Similar Strategies | Long Put Butterfly, Neutral Calendar Spread | |
Disadvantage | • Large commissions involved. • Probability of losses are higher. | |
Advantages | • Less amount of capital investment, steady income with low risk. • Traders can predict maximum loss and profit. • Versatile strategy, investors can transform position into bear call spread or bull put spread easily. |