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REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY | LONG CALL | |
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About Strategy |
Reverse Iron Butterfly Option StrategyReverse Iron Butterfly as the name suggests is the opposite of Iron Butterfly. In Reverse Iron Butterfly, a trader is bullish on volatility and expects the market to make significant move in the near future in either directions. Here a trader will buy 1 ATM Call Option, sell 1 OTM Call Option, buy 1 ATM Put Option, sell 1 OTM Put Option. This strategy also bags lim |
Long Call Option StrategyThis is one of the basic strategies as it involves entering into one position i.e. buying the Call Option only. Any investor who buys the Call Option will be bullish in nature and would be expecting the market to give decent returns in the near future. Risk:
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REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY Vs LONG CALL - Details
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY | LONG CALL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 1 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginner Level |
Reward Profile | Limited | Unlimited |
Risk Profile | Limited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid | Strike Price + Premium |
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY Vs LONG CALL - When & How to use ?
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY | LONG CALL | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish (Any investor who buys the Call Option will be bullish in nature and would be expecting the market to give decent returns in the near future.) |
When to use? | This strategy is used when a trader is bullish on volatility and expects the market to make significant move in the near future in either directions. | This strategy work when an investor expect the underlying instrument move in upward direction. |
Action | Sell 1 OTM Put, Buy 1 ATM Put, Buy 1 ATM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call | Buying Call option |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid | Strike price + Premium |
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY Vs LONG CALL - Risk & Reward
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY | LONG CALL | |
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Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Short Call (or Long Put) - Strike Price of Long Call (or Short Put) - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid | Underlying Asset close above from the strike price on expiry. |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid | Premium Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY Vs LONG CALL - Strategy Pros & Cons
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY | LONG CALL | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Put Butterfly, Short Condor | Protective Put |
Disadvantage | • Potential loss is higher than gain, complex strategy. • Not suitable for beginners. | • In this strategy, there is not protection against the underlying stock falling in value. • 100% loss if the strike price, expiration dates or underlying stocks are badly chosen. |
Advantages | • Able to profit whether stocks move in either direction up or down. • This strategy can be used by option traders who cannot use credit spreads. • Predictable maximum loss and profits, volatile strategy. | • Less investment, more profit. • Unlimited profit with limited risk. • High leverage than simply owning the stock. |