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LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | DIAGONAL BULL CALL 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 |
Diagonal Bull Call Spread Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented by a trader when he is neutral – moderately bullish in the near-month contract and bullish in the mid-month contract. It involves sale of 1 Near-Month OTM Call Option and buying of 1 Mid Month ITM Call Option. Risk:
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LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Details
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium |
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - When & How to use ?
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | DIAGONAL BULL CALL 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. | |
Action | Sell 2 ATM Call, Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call | Buy 1 Long-Term ITM Call Sell 1 Near-Term OTM Call |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium |
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Risk & Reward
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Adjacent strikes - Net premium debit. | |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Premium Paid | |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | - | Bull Put Spread |
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. |