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Comparision (LONG CALL BUTTERFLY VS IRON CONDORS)

 

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  LONG CALL BUTTERFLY IRON CONDORS
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

Iron Condors Option Strategy

Iron Condor is a neutral trading strategy. A trader tries to make profit from low volatility in the price of the underlying asset. This strategy will be better understood if you recall ‘Bull Put Spread’ & ‘Bear Call Spread’. A trader will buy one Deep OTM Put Option and sell one OTM Put Option,. He will also sell one OTM Call Option and buy one Deep OTM Call Option. ..

LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs IRON CONDORS - Details

LONG CALL BUTTERFLY IRON CONDORS
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 4 4
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 Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received

LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs IRON CONDORS - When & How to use ?

LONG CALL BUTTERFLY IRON CONDORS
Market View Neutral Neutral
When to use? This strategy should be used when you're expecting no volatility in the price of the underlying. When a trader tries to make profit from low volatility in the price of the underlying asset.
Action Sell 2 ATM Call, Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call Sell 1 OTM Put, Buy 1 OTM Put (Lower Strike), Sell 1 OTM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call (Higher Strike)
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received

LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs IRON CONDORS - Risk & Reward

LONG CALL BUTTERFLY IRON CONDORS
Maximum Profit Scenario Adjacent strikes - Net premium debit. Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Net Premium Paid Strike Price of Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Limited Limited

LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs IRON CONDORS - Strategy Pros & Cons

LONG CALL BUTTERFLY IRON CONDORS
Similar Strategies - Long Put Butterfly, Neutral Calendar 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. • Full of risk. • Unlimited maximum loss.
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. • Chance to gather double premium. • Sure, maximum gains on one-half the trade. • Flexible and double leverage at half price.

LONG CALL BUTTERFLY

IRON CONDORS