STRAP	LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
About Strategy	Strap Option Strategy  Strap Strategy is similar to Long Straddle, the only difference is the quantity traded. A trader will buy two Call Options and one Put Options. In this strategy, a trader is very bullish on the market and volatility on upside but wants to hedge himself in case the stock doesn’t perform as per his expectations. This strategy will make more profits compared to long straddle sin Read more..	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 .. Read more..

STRAP Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Details

	STRAP	LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
Market View	Neutral	Neutral
Type (CE/PE)	CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)	CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions	3	4
Strategy Level	Beginners	Advance
Reward Profile	Profit Achieved When Price of Underlying > Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2) OR Price of Underlying < Strike Price of Calls/Puts - Net Premium Paid	Limited
Risk Profile	Max Loss Occurs When Price of Underlying = Strike Price of Calls/Puts	Limited
Breakeven Point	Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2)	Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium

STRAP Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?

	STRAP	LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
Market View	Neutral	Neutral
When to use?	This strategy is used when the investor is bullish on the stock and expects volatility in the near future.	This strategy should be used when you're expecting no volatility in the price of the underlying.
Action	Buy 2 ATM Call Option, Buy 1 ATM Put Option	Sell 2 ATM Call, Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call
Breakeven Point	Strike Price of Calls/Puts + (Net Premium Paid/2)	Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium

STRAP Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward

	STRAP	LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
Maximum Profit Scenario	UNLIMITED	Adjacent strikes - Net premium debit.
Maximum Loss Scenario	Net Premium Paid	Net Premium Paid
Risk	Limited	Limited
Reward	Unlimited	Limited

STRAP Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons

	STRAP	LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
Similar Strategies	Strip, Short Put Ladder, Short Call Ladder	-
Disadvantage	• To generate profit, there should be significant change in share price. • Expensive strategy.	• 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	• Limited loss. • If share prices are moving then traders can book unlimited profit. • A trader can still book profit if the underlying falls substantially.	• 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.