Comparision (BULL CALL SPREAD
VS REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY)
Compare Strategies
BULL CALL SPREAD
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY
About Strategy
Bull Call Spread Option Strategy
Bull Call Spread option trading strategy is used by a trader who is bullish in nature and expects the underlying asset to give decent returns in the near future. This strategy includes buying of an ‘In The Money’ Call Option and selling of ‘Deep Out Of the Money’ Call Option of the same underlying asset and the same expiration date.
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 ..
Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid
BULL CALL SPREAD Vs REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward
BULL CALL SPREAD
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY
Maximum Profit Scenario
(Strike Price of Call 1 - Strike Price of Call 2) - Net Premium Paid
Strike Price of Short Call (or Long Put) - Strike Price of Long Call (or Short Put) - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid
Maximum Loss Scenario
Net Premium Paid
Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid
Risk
Limited
Limited
Reward
Limited
Limited
BULL CALL SPREAD Vs REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons
BULL CALL SPREAD
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY
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Disadvantage
• Limited profit potential to the higher strike call sold if the underlying stock price rises. • Maximum profit only if stock rises to the higher of 2 strike prices selected.
• Potential loss is higher than gain, complex strategy. • Not suitable for beginners.
Advantages
• Allows you to reduce risk and cost of your investment. • When placing the spread, exit strategy is pre-determined in advance. • Risk is limited to the net premium paid.
• 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.