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Comparision (REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY VS RATIO CALL WRITE)

 

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Reverse Iron Butterfly Option Strategy

Reverse 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

Ratio Call Write Option Strategy 

This strategy involves buying of an underlying asset in the cash/futures market and simultaneously selling ATM Calls double the number of long quantity. This strategy is used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. Here profits will be capped up to the premium amount and risk will be potentially unlimited.

REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Details

REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY RATIO CALL WRITE
Market View Neutral Neutral
Type (CE/PE) CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) CE (Call Option)
Number Of Positions 4 2
Strategy Level Advance Beginners
Reward Profile Limited Limited
Risk Profile Limited Unlimited
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + Points of Maximum Profit, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls - Points of Maximum Profit

REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - When & How to use ?

REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY RATIO CALL WRITE
Market View Neutral Neutral
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 is used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future.
Action Sell 1 OTM Put, Buy 1 ATM Put, Buy 1 ATM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call Sell 2 ATM Calls
Breakeven Point Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + Points of Maximum Profit, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls - Points of Maximum Profit

REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Risk & Reward

REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY RATIO CALL WRITE
Maximum Profit Scenario Strike Price of Short Call (or Long Put) - Strike Price of Long Call (or Short Put) - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received OR Purchase Price of Underlying - Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid
Risk Limited Unlimited
Reward Limited Limited

REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY Vs RATIO CALL WRITE - Strategy Pros & Cons

REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY RATIO CALL WRITE
Similar Strategies Short Put Butterfly, Short Condor Variable Ratio Write
Disadvantage • Potential loss is higher than gain, complex strategy. • Not suitable for beginners. • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit.
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.

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