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CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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Christmas Tree Spread with Puts Option StrategyThis Strategy is an advance option strategy that consists of three legs and six total options. In this strategy buying one put at strike price D, skipping strike price C, writes three calls at strike price B, and buying two calls at strike price A for same expiration dates for neutral to bearish forecast. An investor used this strategy to potential returns |
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 .. |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Details
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 6 | 4 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Lowest strike prices + the half premium – premium paid | Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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Market View | Bearish | Neutral |
When to use? | This Strategy is used when an investor wants potential returns. | This strategy should be used when you're expecting no volatility in the price of the underlying. |
Action | Buying one ATM, Selling 3 Puts, Buying one more OTM Put | Sell 2 ATM Call, Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call |
Breakeven Point | Lowest strike prices + the half premium – premium paid | Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Equal middle strike price – higher strike price – the premium | Adjacent strikes - Net premium debit. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Debit paid for the strategy. | Net Premium Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons
CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION | LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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Similar Strategies | Butterfly spreads | - |
Disadvantage | • Potential profit is lower or limited. | • 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 | • The potential of loss is limited. | • 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. |