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LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | THE COLLAR | |
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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 |
The Collar Option StrategyCollar Strategy is an extension to Covered Call Strategy. A trader, who is bullish in nature but has a very low risk appetite and wants to mitigate his risk will implement the Collar Strategy. Collar involves buying of stock in either Cash/Futures Market, buying an ATM Put Option & selling an OTM Call Option. The expiry dates of the op .. |
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs THE COLLAR - Details
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | THE COLLAR | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) + Underlying |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 3 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium | Price of Features - Call Premium + Put Premium |
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs THE COLLAR - When & How to use ?
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | THE COLLAR | |
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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. | It should be used only in case where trader is certain about the bearish market view. |
Action | Sell 2 ATM Call, Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call | Buy Underlying, Buy 1 ATM Put Option, Sell 1 OTM Call Option |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium | Price of Features - Call Premium + Put Premium |
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs THE COLLAR - Risk & Reward
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | THE COLLAR | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Adjacent strikes - Net premium debit. | Strike Price of Short Call - Purchase Price of Underlying + Net Premium Received |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Premium Paid | Purchase Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Received |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs THE COLLAR - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | THE COLLAR | |
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Similar Strategies | - | Call Spread, Bull Put Spread |
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. | • Limited profit. • A trader can book more profit without this strategy if the prices goes high. |
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. | • This strategy protects the losses on underlying asset. • Risk gets limited if the price of the stocks goes down. • Trader can get ownership benefits life dividend and voting rights. |