Compare Strategies
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | LONG STRANGLE | |
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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 |
Long Strangle Option StrategyA 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 .. |
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs LONG STRANGLE - Details
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | LONG STRANGLE | |
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Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 2 |
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 | Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium |
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs LONG STRANGLE - When & How to use ?
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | LONG STRANGLE | |
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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. | 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. |
Action | Sell 2 ATM Call, Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call | Buy OTM Call Option, Buy OTM Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium | Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Call + Net Premium |
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs LONG STRANGLE - Risk & Reward
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | LONG STRANGLE | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Adjacent strikes - Net premium debit. | Profit = Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Call - Net Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Premium Paid | Max Loss = Net Premium Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs LONG STRANGLE - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | LONG STRANGLE | |
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Similar Strategies | - | Long Straddle, Short Strangle |
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. | • Require significant price movement to book profit. • Traders can lose more money if the underlying asset stayed stagnant. |
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. | • 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 . |