Comparision (REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY
VS BEAR PUT SPREAD)
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REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY
BEAR PUT SPREAD
About Strategy
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
When a trader is moderately bearish on the market he can implement this strategy. Bear-Put-Spread involves buying of ITM Put Option and selling of an OTM Put Option. If prices fall, the ITM Put option starts making profits and the OTM Put option also adds to profit at a certain extent if the expiry price stays above the OTM strike. However, if it falls below the OTM ..
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - Details
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY
BEAR PUT SPREAD
Market View
Neutral
Bearish
Type (CE/PE)
CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option)
PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions
4
2
Strategy Level
Advance
Advance
Reward Profile
Limited
Limited
Risk Profile
Limited
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
Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - When & How to use ?
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY
BEAR PUT SPREAD
Market View
Neutral
Bearish
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.
The bear call spread options strategy is used when you are bearish in market view. The strategy minimizes your risk in the event of prime movements going against your expectations.
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid
Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - Risk & Reward
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY
BEAR PUT SPREAD
Maximum Profit Scenario
Strike Price of Short Call (or Long Put) - Strike Price of Long Call (or Short Put) - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid
Max Profit = Strike Price of Long Put - Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Paid.
Maximum Loss Scenario
Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Max Loss = Net Premium Paid.
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Limited
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY Vs BEAR PUT SPREAD - Strategy Pros & Cons
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY
BEAR PUT SPREAD
Similar Strategies
Short Put Butterfly, Short Condor
Bear Call Spread, Bull Call Spread
Disadvantage
• Potential loss is higher than gain, complex strategy. • Not suitable for beginners.
• Limited profit. • Early assignment risk.
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.
• If the strike price, expiration date or underlying stocks are rightly chosen then risk of losses would be limited to the net premium paid. • This strategy works well in declining markets. • Limited risk.