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Comparision (LONG CALL BUTTERFLY VS LONG PUT LADDER)

 

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  LONG CALL BUTTERFLY LONG PUT LADDER
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

Long Put Ladder Option Strategy 

Long Put Ladder can be implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market and volatility. It involves buying of an ITM Put Option and sale of 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Options. However, the risk associated with this strategy is unlimited and reward is limited.
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LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs LONG PUT LADDER - Details

LONG CALL BUTTERFLY LONG PUT LADDER
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 4 3
Strategy Level Advance Advance
Reward Profile Limited Limited
Risk Profile Limited Unlimited
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Short Puts - Strike Price of Long Put + Net Premium Paid

LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs LONG PUT LADDER - When & How to use ?

LONG CALL BUTTERFLY LONG PUT LADDER
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 can be implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market and volatility.
Action Sell 2 ATM Call, Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call Buy 1 ITM Put, Sell 1 ATM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Short Puts - Strike Price of Long Put + Net Premium Paid

LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs LONG PUT LADDER - Risk & Reward

LONG CALL BUTTERFLY LONG PUT LADDER
Maximum Profit Scenario Adjacent strikes - Net premium debit. Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Short Put - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Net Premium Paid When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Short Puts - Strike Price of Long Put + Net Premium Paid
Risk Limited Unlimited
Reward Limited Limited

LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs LONG PUT LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons

LONG CALL BUTTERFLY LONG PUT LADDER
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 bear put spread. • Wider maximum profit zone. • When there is decrease in implied volatility, this strategy can give profit.

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