Comparision (PUT BACKSPREAD
VS LONG CALL BUTTERFLY)
Compare Strategies
PUT BACKSPREAD
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
About Strategy
Put Backspread Option Strategy
If 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.
A 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 ..
Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium
PUT BACKSPREAD Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?
PUT BACKSPREAD
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
Market View
Bearish
Neutral
When to use?
This strategy should be used when you're expecting no volatility in the price of the underlying.
Action
Sell 2 ATM Call, Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call
Breakeven Point
Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium
PUT BACKSPREAD Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward
PUT BACKSPREAD
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
Maximum Profit Scenario
Adjacent strikes - Net premium debit.
Maximum Loss Scenario
Net Premium Paid
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Unlimited
Limited
PUT BACKSPREAD Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons
PUT BACKSPREAD
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
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Disadvantage
• 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
• 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.