Compare Strategies
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | SHORT PUT | |
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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 |
Short Put Option StrategyA trader will short put if he is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset not to fall below a certain level. Risk: Losses will be potentially unlimited if the stock skyrockets above the strike price of put. |
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs SHORT PUT - Details
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | SHORT PUT | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 1 |
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 | Strike Price - Premium |
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs SHORT PUT - When & How to use ?
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | SHORT PUT | |
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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 works well when you're Bullish that the price of the underlying will not fall beyond a certain level. |
Action | Sell 2 ATM Call, Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call | Sell Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium | Strike Price - Premium |
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs SHORT PUT - Risk & Reward
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | SHORT PUT | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Adjacent strikes - Net premium debit. | Premium received in your account when you sell the Put Option. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Premium Paid | Unlimited (When the price of the underlying falls.) |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs SHORT PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | SHORT PUT | |
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Similar Strategies | - | Bull Put Spread, Short Starddle |
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. • Huge losses if the price of the underlying stock falls steeply. |
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. | • Benefit from time decay. • Less capital required than buying the stock outright. • Profit when underlying stock price rise, move sideways or drop by a relatively small account. |