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Comparision (LONG CALL BUTTERFLY VS SHORT CALL LADDER)

 

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  LONG CALL BUTTERFLY SHORT CALL 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

Short Call Ladder Option Strategy 

This strategy is implemented when a trader is moderately bullish on the market, and volatility. It involves sale of an ITM Call Option, buying of an ATM Call Option & OTM Call Option. The risk associated with the strategy is limited.

LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Details

LONG CALL BUTTERFLY SHORT CALL LADDER
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 Limited
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium Upper Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received

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

LONG CALL BUTTERFLY SHORT CALL 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 is implemented when a trader is moderately bullish on the market, and volatility
Action Sell 2 ATM Call, Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call Sell 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 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 Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received

LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs SHORT CALL LADDER - Risk & Reward

LONG CALL BUTTERFLY SHORT CALL LADDER
Maximum Profit Scenario Adjacent strikes - Net premium debit. Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Total Strike Prices of Long Calls - Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received
Maximum Loss Scenario Net Premium Paid Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Limited Unlimited

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

LONG CALL BUTTERFLY SHORT CALL LADDER
Similar Strategies - Short Put Ladder, Strip, Strap
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. • Higher probability of profit. • Unlimited upside profit. • Limited maximum loss.

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