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LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | BULL PUT SPREAD | |
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About Strategy |
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 |
Bull Put Spread Option StrategyBull Put Spread option trading strategy is used by a trader who is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset to move in an upward trend in the near future. This strategy includes buying of an ‘Out of the Money’ Put Option and selling of ‘In the Money’ Put Option of the same underlying asset and the same expiration date. When you write a Put, you will receive prem .. |
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - Details
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | BULL PUT SPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium | Strike price of short put - net premium paid |
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - When & How to use ?
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | BULL PUT SPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
When to use? | This strategy should be used when you're expecting no volatility in the price of the underlying. | Bull Put Spread strategy is used when you're of the view that the price of a particular underlying will rise, move sideways, or marginally fall. |
Action | Sell 2 ATM Call, Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call | Buy OTM Put Option, Sell ITM Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium | Strike price of short put - net premium paid |
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - Risk & Reward
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | BULL PUT SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Adjacent strikes - Net premium debit. | Max Profit = Net Premium Received |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Premium Paid | Max Loss = (Strike Price Put 1 - Strike Price of Put 2) - Net Premium Received |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs BULL PUT SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | BULL PUT SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | - | Bull Call Spread, Bear Put Spread, Collar |
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. | • Limited profit potential. • In loss situations, time decay may go against you. |
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. | • Benefit from the time decay in profit positions but harmful in loss positions. • Profitable when underlying stock price rises, move sideways or marginal drop. • Reduce the downside risk. |