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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 |
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 .. |
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Details
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 4 |
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 | Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium |
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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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 should be used when you're expecting no volatility in the price of the underlying. |
Action | Sell 2 ATM Call, Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call | Sell 2 ATM Call, Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium | Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium |
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Adjacent strikes - Net premium debit. | Adjacent strikes - Net premium debit. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Premium Paid | Net Premium Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | |
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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. | • 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. |
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. | • 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. |