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LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | |
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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 |
Christmas Tree Spread with Call Option StrategyThis Strategy is an advance option strategy that consists of three legs and six total options. In this strategy buying one call at strike price A, skipping strike price B, writes three calls at strike price C, and buying two calls at strike price D for same expiration dates for neutral to bullish forecast. An investor used this strategy to potential retur .. |
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - Details
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 4 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium | Lowest strike prices + premium paid – the half premium. |
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - When & How to use ?
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
When to use? | This strategy should be used when you're expecting no volatility in the price of the underlying. | This Strategy is used when an investor wants potential returns. |
Action | Sell 2 ATM Call, Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call | • Buy 1 call , • Sell 3 calls, • Buy 2 calls |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium | Lowest strike prices + premium paid – the half premium. |
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - Risk & Reward
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Adjacent strikes - Net premium debit. | Equal middle strike price – lower strike price – the premium |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Premium Paid | Net Debit paid for the strategy. |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH CALL OPTION STRATEGY | |
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Similar Strategies | - | CHRISTMAS TREE SPREAD WITH PUT OPTION |
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. | • Potential profit is lower or limited. |
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. | • The potential of loss is limited. |