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Comparision (LONG CALL BUTTERFLY VS DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD)

 

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  LONG CALL BUTTERFLY DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
About Strategy

Long Call Butterfly Option Strategy

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

Diagonal Bull Call Spread Option Strategy

This 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.

LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD - Details

LONG CALL BUTTERFLY DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD
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
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
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
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.

LONG CALL BUTTERFLY

DIAGONAL BULL CALL SPREAD