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Comparision (LONG CALL BUTTERFLY VS SHORT PUT LADDER)

 

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  LONG CALL BUTTERFLY SHORT PUT LADDER
About Strategy

Long Call Butterfly Option Strategy

A 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

Short Put Ladder Option Strategy 

This strategy is implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market. A trader is required to be bullish over the volatility in the market. It involves sale of an ITM Put Option and buying of 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Options. However, the risk associated with this strategy is limited.

LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Details

LONG CALL BUTTERFLY SHORT PUT LADDER
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) PE (Put Option)
Number Of Positions 4 3
Strategy Level Advance Advance
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 Short Put - Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received

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

LONG CALL BUTTERFLY SHORT PUT LADDER
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 implemented when a trader is slightly bearish on the market.
Action Sell 2 ATM Call, Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call Sell ITM Put Option, Buying 1 ATM & 1 OTM Put Option.
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received Lower Breakeven Point = Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received

LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Risk & Reward

LONG CALL BUTTERFLY SHORT PUT LADDER
Maximum Profit Scenario Adjacent strikes - Net premium debit. When Price of Underlying < Total Strike Prices of Long Puts - Strike Price of Short Put + Net Premium Received
Maximum Loss Scenario Net Premium Paid Strike Price of Short Put - Strike Price of Higher Strike Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Limited
Reward Limited Unlimited

LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs SHORT PUT LADDER - Strategy Pros & Cons

LONG CALL BUTTERFLY SHORT PUT LADDER
Similar Strategies - Strap, Strip
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. • Best to use when you are confident about movement of market. • Small margin required.
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. • When there is surge in implied volatility, this strategy can give more profit. • Unlimited downside profit. • Limited risk and unlimited reward strategy.

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