Comparision (LONG STRANGLE
VS SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY)
Compare Strategies
LONG STRANGLE
SHORT 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
This strategy is opposite of the Long Call Butterfly Strategy, a trader expects the market to remain range bound in Long Call Butterfly, but here he expects the market to move beyond strike boundaries in Short Call Butterfly. If the trader is bullish on the market’s volatility, he will implement this strategy. Here also there should be equal distance between the ..
Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium
Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium
LONG STRANGLE Vs SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?
LONG STRANGLE
SHORT 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 is meant for special scenarios where you foresee a lot of volatility in the market due to election results, budget, policy change, annual result announcements etc.
Action
Buy OTM Call Option, Buy OTM Put Option
Buy 2 ATM Call, Sell 1 ITM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call
Breakeven Point
Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium
Lower Break-even = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium, Upper Break-even = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium
LONG STRANGLE Vs SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward
LONG STRANGLE
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
Maximum Profit Scenario
Profit = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid
The profit is limited to the net premium received.
Maximum Loss Scenario
Max Loss = Net Premium Paid
Higher strike price- Lower Strike Price - Net Premium
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Unlimited
Limited
LONG STRANGLE Vs SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG STRANGLE
SHORT CALL BUTTERFLY
Similar Strategies
Long Straddle, Short Strangle
Long Straddle, Long Call Butterfly
Disadvantage
• Require significant price movement to book profit. • Traders can lose more money if the underlying asset stayed stagnant.
• Limited rewards, usually offer smaller return. • Profitability depends on the significant movement of stocks and options prices.
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 .
• Even if the market is highly volatile, the risk exposure remains limited. • Without any extra investment, you can receive your premium. • Able to book profits even when the price movement cannot be predicted.