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Comparision (PUT BACKSPREAD VS REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY)

 

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Put Backspread Option Strategy

If 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 Option Strategy

Reverse 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 Vs REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY - Details

PUT BACKSPREAD REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY
Market View Bearish Neutral
Type (CE/PE) PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 2 4
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

PUT BACKSPREAD Vs REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?

PUT BACKSPREAD REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY
Market View Bearish Neutral
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

PUT BACKSPREAD Vs REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward

PUT BACKSPREAD REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY
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 Unlimited Limited

PUT BACKSPREAD Vs REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons

PUT BACKSPREAD REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY
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.

PUT BACKSPREAD

REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY