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REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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About Strategy |
Reverse Iron Butterfly Option StrategyReverse Iron Butterfly as the name suggests is the opposite of Iron Butterfly. In Reverse Iron Butterfly, a trader is bullish on volatility and expects the market to make significant move in the near future in either directions. Here a trader will buy 1 ATM Call Option, sell 1 OTM Call Option, buy 1 ATM Put Option, sell 1 OTM Put Option. This strategy also bags lim |
Put Backspread Option StrategyIf the trader is bearish on market and bullish in volatility, he will implement this strategy. However the trader can be neutral in nature i.e. indifferent if the market moves in either of the direction, this strategy will make profits, but uptrend will give a capped income than downtrend which will give unlimited returns. |
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Details
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 2 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | |
Risk Profile | Limited | |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid |
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - When & How to use ?
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bearish |
When to use? | This strategy is used when a trader is bullish on volatility and expects the market to make significant move in the near future in either directions. | |
Action | Sell 1 OTM Put, Buy 1 ATM Put, Buy 1 ATM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call | |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid |
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Risk & Reward
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Short Call (or Long Put) - Strike Price of Long Call (or Short Put) - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid | |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid | |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY Vs PUT BACKSPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY | PUT BACKSPREAD | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Put Butterfly, Short Condor | |
Disadvantage | • Potential loss is higher than gain, complex strategy. • Not suitable for beginners. | |
Advantages | • Able to profit whether stocks move in either direction up or down. • This strategy can be used by option traders who cannot use credit spreads. • Predictable maximum loss and profits, volatile strategy. |