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BULL CALL SPREAD | SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | |
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About Strategy |
Bull Call Spread Option StrategyBull Call Spread option trading strategy is used by a trader who is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset to give decent returns in the near future. This strategy includes buying of an ‘In The Money’ Call Option and selling of ‘Deep Out Of the Money’ Call Option of the same underlying asset and the same expiration date. |
Short Put Butterfly Option StrategyIn Short Put Butterfly strategy, a trader is neutral in nature and expects the market to remain range bound in the near future. A trader will buy 2 ATM Put Options; sell 1 ITM & 1 OTM Put Options. Here risk and returns both are limited. Risk:< .. |
BULL CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY - Details
BULL CALL SPREAD | SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 4 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Strike price of purchased call + net premium paid | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Highest Strike Short Put - Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Lowest Strike Short Put + Net Premium Received |
BULL CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?
BULL CALL SPREAD | SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | |
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Market View | Bullish | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy is used when an investor is Bullish in the market but expect the underlying to gain mildly in near future. | In Short Put Butterfly strategy, a trader is neutral in nature and expects the market to remain range bound in the near future. |
Action | Buy ITM Call Option, Sell OTM Call Option | Sell 1 ITM Put, Buy 2 ATM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put |
Breakeven Point | Strike price of purchased call + net premium paid | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Highest Strike Short Put - Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Lowest Strike Short Put + Net Premium Received |
BULL CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward
BULL CALL SPREAD | SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | (Strike Price of Call 1 - Strike Price of Call 2) - Net Premium Paid | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Premium Paid | Strike Price of Higher Strike Short Put - Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
BULL CALL SPREAD Vs SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons
BULL CALL SPREAD | SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | |
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Similar Strategies | Collar | Short Condor, Reverse Iron Condor |
Disadvantage | • Limited profit potential to the higher strike call sold if the underlying stock price rises. • Maximum profit only if stock rises to the higher of 2 strike prices selected. | • High risk strategy and may cause huge losses if the price of the underlying stocks falls steeply. • Higher profit is only possible when shares get close to expiration. |
Advantages | • Allows you to reduce risk and cost of your investment. • When placing the spread, exit strategy is pre-determined in advance. • Risk is limited to the net premium paid. | • Benefits from time decay. • Traders can earn more in a rising or range bound scenario. • Benefits from a surge in volatility. |