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| SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY | |
|---|---|---|
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| About Strategy | Short Put Butterfly Option StrategyIn Short Put Butterfly strategy, a trader is neutral in nature and expects the market to remain range bound in the near future. A trader will buy 2 ATM Put Options; sell 1 ITM & 1 OTM Put Options. Here risk and returns both are limited. Risk:<                                         | 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                                        .. | 
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY - Details
| SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY | |
|---|---|---|
| Market View | Neutral | Neutral | 
| Type (CE/PE) | PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | 
| Number Of Positions | 4 | 4 | 
| Strategy Level | Advance | Advance | 
| Reward Profile | Limited | Limited | 
| Risk Profile | Limited | Limited | 
| Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Highest Strike Short Put - Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Lowest Strike Short Put + Net Premium Received | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid | 
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY - When & How to use ?
| SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY | |
|---|---|---|
| Market View | Neutral | Neutral | 
| When to use? | In Short Put Butterfly strategy, a trader is neutral in nature and expects the market to remain range bound in the near future. | 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. | 
| Action | Sell 1 ITM Put, Buy 2 ATM Put, Sell 1 OTM Put | Sell 1 OTM Put, Buy 1 ATM Put, Buy 1 ATM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call | 
| Breakeven Point | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Highest Strike Short Put - Net Premium Received, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Lowest Strike Short Put + Net Premium Received | Upper Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Call + Net Premium Paid, Lower Breakeven Point = Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Paid | 
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY - Risk & Reward
| SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Profit Scenario | Net Premium Received - Commissions 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 | Strike Price of Higher Strike Short Put - Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Received + Commissions Paid | Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid | 
| Risk | Limited | Limited | 
| Reward | Limited | Limited | 
SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY Vs REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY - Strategy Pros & Cons
| SHORT PUT BUTTERFLY | REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY | |
|---|---|---|
| Similar Strategies | Short Condor, Reverse Iron Condor | Short Put Butterfly, Short Condor | 
| Disadvantage | • High risk strategy and may cause huge losses if the price of the underlying stocks falls steeply. • Higher profit is only possible when shares get close to expiration. | • Potential loss is higher than gain, complex strategy. • Not suitable for beginners. | 
| Advantages | • Benefits from time decay. • Traders can earn more in a rising or range bound scenario. • Benefits from a surge in volatility. | • 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. |