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LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | SHORT STRADDLE | |
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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 |
Short Straddle Option strategyThis strategy is just the opposite of Long Straddle. A trader should adopt this strategy when he expects less volatility in the near future. Here, a trader will sell one Call Option & one Put Option of the same strike price, same expiry date and of the same underlying asset. If the stock/index hovers around the same levels then both the options will expire worthless an .. |
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs SHORT STRADDLE - Details
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | SHORT STRADDLE | |
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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 | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium | Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium |
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs SHORT STRADDLE - When & How to use ?
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | SHORT STRADDLE | |
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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 work well when an investor expect a flat market in the coming days with very less movement in the prices of underlying asset. |
Action | Sell 2 ATM Call, Buy 1 ITM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call | Sell Call Option, Sell Put Option |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven = Higher Strike Price - Net Premium, Lower Breakeven = Lower Strike Price + Net Premium | Lower Breakeven = Strike Price of Put - Net Premium, Upper breakeven = Strike Price of Call+ Net Premium |
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs SHORT STRADDLE - Risk & Reward
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | SHORT STRADDLE | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Adjacent strikes - Net premium debit. | Max Profit = Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Premium Paid | Maximum Loss = Long Call Strike Price - Short Call Strike Price - Net Premium Received |
Risk | Limited | Unlimited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY Vs SHORT STRADDLE - Strategy Pros & Cons
LONG CALL BUTTERFLY | SHORT STRADDLE | |
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Similar Strategies | - | 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. | • Unlimited risk. • If the price of the underlying asset moves in either direction then huge losses can occur. |
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. | • A trader can earn profit even when there is no volatility in the market . • Allows you to benefit from double time decay. • Trader can collect premium from puts and calls option . |