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REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY | MARRIED PUT | |
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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 |
Married Put Option StrategyThis strategy is applied when trader goes long on the underlying asset i.e. he buys the stock in cash market. He has a bullish view and expects the market to rise in the near future, but simultaneously has the fear of downward movement of the markets. In order to cover his position from vulnerabilities he buys one ATM Put Option of the same underlying asset. Here, a trader wi .. |
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY Vs MARRIED PUT - Details
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY | MARRIED PUT | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 4 | 1 |
Strategy Level | Advance | Beginners |
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 | Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY Vs MARRIED PUT - When & How to use ?
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY | MARRIED PUT | |
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Market View | Neutral | Bullish |
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 the investor goes long in any stock. He expects the rise in market in future. |
Action | Sell 1 OTM Put, Buy 1 ATM Put, Buy 1 ATM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call | Buy 250 XYZ Shares, Buy 1 ATM Put 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 | Purchase Price of Underlying + Premium Paid |
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY Vs MARRIED PUT - Risk & Reward
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY | MARRIED PUT | |
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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 | Profit = Price of Underlying - Purchase Price of Underlying - Premium Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid | Max Loss = Premium Paid + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Limited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Unlimited |
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY Vs MARRIED PUT - Strategy Pros & Cons
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY | MARRIED PUT | |
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Similar Strategies | Short Put Butterfly, Short Condor | Long Call |
Disadvantage | • Potential loss is higher than gain, complex strategy. • Not suitable for beginners. | Cost of the put options eats into profit margin. |
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. | Unlimited Profit and Limited Risk |