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LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | RISK REVERSAL | |
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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 |
Risk Reversal Option StrategyThis strategy protects an investor from unfavourable price movements in the position but limits the profits can be made on that position. A risk reversal is a hedging strategy that protects a long or short position by using put and call options. In this one option is buying and other is written. In this strategy the trader has to pay a premium, while the written option prod .. |
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs RISK REVERSAL - Details
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | RISK REVERSAL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 2 |
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 | Premium received - Put Strike Price |
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs RISK REVERSAL - When & How to use ?
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | RISK REVERSAL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
When to use? | This strategy should be used when you're expecting no volatility in the price of the underlying. | This strategy can be used for hedging. When an investor want to protect long or short position by using a call and put option. |
Action | Sell 2 ATM Call, Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call | This strategy work when an investor want to hedge their position by buying a put option and selling a call option. |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium | Premium received - Put Strike Price |
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs RISK REVERSAL - Risk & Reward
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | RISK REVERSAL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Adjacent strikes - Net premium debit. | You have unlimited profit potential to the upside. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Premium Paid | You have nearly unlimited downside risk as well because you are short the put |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs RISK REVERSAL - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | RISK REVERSAL | |
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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. |
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. | Unlimited profit. |