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Comparision (BULL CALL SPREAD VS LONG PUT BUTTERFLY)

 

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  BULL CALL SPREAD LONG PUT BUTTERFLY
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Bull Call Spread Option Strategy

Bull 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.

Long Put Butterfly Option Strategy 

The Long Put Butterfly is a neutral strategy where a trader will be bearish on the volatility i.e. he thinks the market will have sideways kind of movement and will not rally sharply in either direction in the near future. This strategy involves sale of 2 ATM Put Options, buy 1 ITM and 1 OTM Put Option. The risk and reward are limited.

BULL CALL SPREAD Vs LONG PUT BUTTERFLY - Details

BULL CALL SPREAD LONG PUT BUTTERFLY
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 Long Put - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Lowest Strike Long Put + Net Premium Paid

BULL CALL SPREAD Vs LONG PUT BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?

BULL CALL SPREAD LONG PUT BUTTERFLY
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. The Long Put Butterfly is a neutral strategy where a trader will be bearish on the volatility i.e. he thinks the market will have sideways kind of movement and will not rally sharply in either direction in the near future.
Action Buy ITM Call Option, Sell OTM Call Option Buy 1 OTM Put, Sell 2 ATM Puts, Buy 1 ITM Put
Breakeven Point Strike price of purchased call + net premium paid Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Highest Strike Long Put - Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Lowest Strike Long Put + Net Premium Paid

BULL CALL SPREAD Vs LONG PUT BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward

BULL CALL SPREAD LONG PUT BUTTERFLY
Maximum Profit Scenario (Strike Price of Call 1 - Strike Price of Call 2) - Net Premium Paid Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Net Premium Paid When Price of Underlying <= Strike Price of Lower Strike Long Put OR Price of Underlying >= Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Limited Limited

BULL CALL SPREAD Vs LONG PUT BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons

BULL CALL SPREAD LONG PUT BUTTERFLY
Similar Strategies Collar Iron Condors, Iron Butterfly
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. • Risk is higher than reward. • When the underlying price is in between the two breakeven points, time decay hurts the position.
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. • Limited maximum loss. • Unlimited profit potential, risk only limited to loss of premium. • Benefits from low volatility.

BULL CALL SPREAD

LONG PUT BUTTERFLY