LONG STRANGLE	LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
About Strategy	Long Strangle Option Strategy A Strangle is similar to Straddle. In Strangle, a trader will purchase one OTM Call Option and one OTM Put Option, of the same expiry date and the same underlying asset. This strategy will reduce the entry cost for trader and it is also cheaper than straddle. A trader will make profits, if the market moves sharply in either direction and gives extra-ordinary returns in the 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..

LONG STRANGLE Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Details

	LONG STRANGLE	LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
Market View	Neutral	Neutral
Type (CE/PE)	CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)	CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions	2	4
Strategy Level	Beginners	Advance
Reward Profile	Unlimited	Limited
Risk Profile	Limited	Limited
Breakeven Point	Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium	Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium

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

	LONG STRANGLE	LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
Market View	Neutral	Neutral
When to use?	This strategy is used in special scenarios where you foresee a lot of volatility in the market due to election results, budget, policy change, annual result announcements etc.	This strategy should be used when you're expecting no volatility in the price of the underlying.
Action	Buy OTM Call Option, Buy OTM Put Option	Sell 2 ATM Call, Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call
Breakeven Point	Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium	Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium

LONG STRANGLE Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward

	LONG STRANGLE	LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
Maximum Profit Scenario	Profit = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid	Adjacent strikes - Net premium debit.
Maximum Loss Scenario	Max Loss = Net Premium Paid	Net Premium Paid
Risk	Limited	Limited
Reward	Unlimited	Limited

LONG STRANGLE Vs LONG CALL BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons

	LONG STRANGLE	LONG CALL BUTTERFLY
Similar Strategies	Long Straddle, Short Strangle	-
Disadvantage	• Require significant price movement to book profit. • Traders can lose more money if the underlying asset stayed stagnant.	• 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	• Able to book profit, no matter if the underlying asset goes in either direction. • Limited loss to the debit paid. • If the underlying asset continues to move in one direction then you can book Unlimited profit .	• 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.