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LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | LONG CALL LADDER | |
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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 |
Long Call Ladder Option StrategyLong Call Ladder Strategy is an extension to Bull Call Spread Strategy. A trader will be slightly bullish about the market, in this strategy but bearish over volatility. It involves buying of an ITM Call Option and sale of 1 ATM & 1 OTM Call Options. However, the risk associated with this strategy is unlimited and reward is limited. |
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs LONG CALL LADDER - Details
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | LONG CALL LADDER | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 3 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium | Upper Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Short Calls - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid |
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs LONG CALL LADDER - When & How to use ?
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | LONG CALL LADDER | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy should be used when you're expecting no volatility in the price of the underlying. | This Strategy is an extension to Bull Call Spread Strategy. A trader will be slightly bullish about the market, in this strategy but bearish over volatility. |
Action | Sell 2 ATM Call, Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call | Buy 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 ATM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium | Upper Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Short Calls - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid |
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs LONG CALL LADDER - Risk & Reward
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | LONG CALL LADDER | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Adjacent strikes - Net premium debit. | Strike Price of Lower Strike Short Call - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Premium Paid | Price of Underlying - Upper Breakeven Price + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs LONG CALL LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | LONG CALL LADDER | |
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Similar Strategies | - | Short Strangle (Sell Strangle), Short Straddle (Sell Straddle) |
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. | • Unlimited risk. • Margin required. |
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. | • Reduces capital outlay of bull call spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit. |