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LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | STRIP | |
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About Strategy |
Long Call Butterfly Option StrategyA 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 |
Strip Option StrategyStrip Strategy is the opposite of Strap Strategy. When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy by buying two ATM Put Options & one ATM Call Option, of the same strike price, expiry date & underlying asset. If the prices move downwards then this strategy will make more profits compared to short straddle because of the .. |
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs STRIP - Details
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | STRIP | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 3 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2) |
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs STRIP - When & How to use ?
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | STRIP | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy should be used when you're expecting no volatility in the price of the underlying. | When a trader is bearish on the market and bullish on volatility then he will implement this strategy. |
Action | Sell 2 ATM Call, Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call | Buy 1 ATM Call, Buy 2 ATM Puts |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Calls/Puts - (Net Premium Paid/2) |
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs STRIP - Risk & Reward
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | STRIP | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Adjacent strikes - Net premium debit. | Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Calls - Net Premium Paid OR 2 x (Strike Price of Puts - Price of Underlying) - Net Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Premium Paid | Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs STRIP - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | STRIP | |
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Similar Strategies | - | Strap, Short Put Ladder |
Disadvantage | • 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. | Expensive., The share price must change significantly to generate profit., High Bid/Offer spread can have a negative influence on the position. |
Advantages | • 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. | Profit is generated when the share price changes in any direction., Limited loss., The profit is potentially unlimited when share prices are moving. |