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Comparision (LONG CALL BUTTERFLY VS RATIO CALL WRITE)

 

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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

Ratio Call Write Option Strategy 

This strategy involves buying of an underlying asset in the cash/futures market and simultaneously selling ATM Calls double the number of long quantity. This strategy is used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. Here profits will be capped up to the premium amount and risk will be potentially unlimited.

LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Details

LONG CALL BUTTERFLY RATIO CALL WRITE
Market View Neutral Neutral
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 Unlimited
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + Points of Maximum Profit, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls - Points of Maximum Profit

LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - When & How to use ?

LONG CALL BUTTERFLY RATIO CALL WRITE
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 used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future.
Action Sell 2 ATM Call, Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call Sell 2 ATM Calls
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + Points of Maximum Profit, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls - Points of Maximum Profit

LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Risk & Reward

LONG CALL BUTTERFLY RATIO CALL WRITE
Maximum Profit Scenario Adjacent strikes - Net premium debit. Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Net Premium Paid Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received OR Purchase Price of Underlying - Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Unlimited
Reward Limited Limited

LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Strategy Pros & Cons

LONG CALL BUTTERFLY RATIO CALL WRITE
Similar Strategies - Variable Ratio Write
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. • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit.
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

RATIO CALL WRITE