LONG STRANGLE	SHORT PUT 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..	Short Put Butterfly Option Strategy  In Short Put Butterfly strategy, a trader is neutral in nature and expects the market to remain range bound in the near future. A trader will buy 2 ATM Put Options; sell 1 ITM & 1 OTM Put Options. Here risk and returns both are limited. Risk:< .. Read more..

LONG STRANGLE Vs SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY - Details

	LONG STRANGLE	SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY
Market View	Neutral	Neutral
Type (CE/PE)	CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)	PE (Put 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 Point = Strike Price of Highest Strike Short Put - Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Lowest Strike Short Put + Net Premium Received

LONG STRANGLE Vs SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?

	LONG STRANGLE	SHORT PUT 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.	In Short Put Butterfly strategy, a trader is neutral in nature and expects the market to remain range bound in the near future.
Action	Buy OTM Call Option, Buy OTM Put Option	Sell 1 ITM Put, Buy 2 ATM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put
Breakeven Point	Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium	Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Highest Strike Short Put - Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Lowest Strike Short Put + Net Premium Received

LONG STRANGLE Vs SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward

	LONG STRANGLE	SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY
Maximum Profit Scenario	Profit = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid	Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario	Max Loss = Net Premium Paid	Strike Price of Higher Strike Short Put - Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk	Limited	Limited
Reward	Unlimited	Limited

LONG STRANGLE Vs SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons

	LONG STRANGLE	SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY
Similar Strategies	Long Straddle, Short Strangle	Short Condor, Reverse Iron Condor
Disadvantage	• Require significant price movement to book profit. • Traders can lose more money if the underlying asset stayed stagnant.	• High risk strategy and may cause huge losses if the price of the underlying stocks falls steeply. • Higher profit is only possible when shares get close to expiration.
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 .	• Benefits from time decay. • Traders can earn more in a rising or range bound scenario. • Benefits from a surge in volatility.