Compare Strategies
RATIO CALL WRITE | IRON BUTTERFLY | |
---|---|---|
![]() |
![]() |
|
About Strategy |
Ratio Call Write Option StrategyThis 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. |
Iron Butterfly Option StrategyThis strategy is implemented when a trader is bearish on the volatility of market and neutral on the market movements. A trader will buy 1 OTM Put Option, sell 1 ATM Put Option, sell 1 ATM Call Option, buy 1 OTM Call Option. Due to offsetting of long and short positions, this strategy bags limited profit with limited risk.
|
RATIO CALL WRITE Vs IRON BUTTERFLY - Details
RATIO CALL WRITE | IRON BUTTERFLY | |
---|---|---|
Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) |
Number Of Positions | 2 | 4 |
Strategy Level | Beginners | Advance |
Reward Profile | Limited | Limited |
Risk Profile | Unlimited | Limited |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + Points of Maximum Profit, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls - Points of Maximum Profit | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received |
RATIO CALL WRITE Vs IRON BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?
RATIO CALL WRITE | IRON BUTTERFLY | |
---|---|---|
Market View | Neutral | Neutral |
When to use? | This strategy is used by a trader who is neutral on the market and bearish on the volatility in the near future. | This strategy is implemented when a trader is bearish on the volatility of market and neutral on the market movements. |
Action | Sell 2 ATM Calls | Buy 1 OTM Put, Sell 1 ATM Put, Sell 1 ATM Call, Buy 1 OTM Call |
Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls + Points of Maximum Profit, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Calls - Points of Maximum Profit | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Call + Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Short Put - Net Premium Received |
RATIO CALL WRITE Vs IRON BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward
RATIO CALL WRITE | IRON BUTTERFLY | |
---|---|---|
Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid | Net Premium Received - Commissions Paid |
Maximum Loss Scenario | Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received OR Purchase Price of Underlying - Price of Underlying - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | Strike Price of Long Call - Strike Price of Short Call - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid |
Risk | Unlimited | Limited |
Reward | Limited | Limited |
RATIO CALL WRITE Vs IRON BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons
RATIO CALL WRITE | IRON BUTTERFLY | |
---|---|---|
Similar Strategies | Variable Ratio Write | Long Put Butterfly, Neutral Calendar Spread |
Disadvantage | • Potential loss is higher than gain. • Limited profit. | • Large commissions involved. • Probability of losses are higher. |
Advantages | • Less amount of capital investment, steady income with low risk. • Traders can predict maximum loss and profit. • Versatile strategy, investors can transform position into bear call spread or bull put spread easily. |