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| REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY | THE COLLAR | |
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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                                         | The Collar Option StrategyCollar Strategy is an extension to Covered Call Strategy. A trader, who is bullish in nature but has a very low risk appetite and wants to mitigate his risk will implement the Collar Strategy. Collar involves buying of stock in either Cash/Futures Market, buying an ATM Put Option & selling an OTM Call Option. The expiry dates of the op                                        .. | 
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY Vs THE COLLAR - Details
| REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY | THE COLLAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Market View | Neutral | Bullish | 
| Type (CE/PE) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) | CE (Call Option) + PE (Put Option) + Underlying | 
| Number Of Positions | 4 | 3 | 
| Strategy Level | Advance | Advance | 
| Reward Profile | Limited | Limited | 
| 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 | Price of Features - Call Premium + Put Premium | 
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY Vs THE COLLAR - When & How to use ?
| REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY | THE COLLAR | |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | It should be used only in case where trader is certain about the bearish market view. | 
| Action | Sell 1 OTM Put, Buy 1 ATM Put, Buy 1 ATM Call, Sell 1 OTM Call | Buy Underlying, Buy 1 ATM Put Option, Sell 1 OTM Call 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 | Price of Features - Call Premium + Put Premium | 
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY Vs THE COLLAR - Risk & Reward
| REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY | THE COLLAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Profit Scenario | Strike Price of Short Call (or Long Put) - Strike Price of Long Call (or Short Put) - Net Premium Paid - Commissions Paid | Strike Price of Short Call - Purchase Price of Underlying + Net Premium Received | 
| Maximum Loss Scenario | Net Premium Paid + Commissions Paid | Purchase Price of Underlying - Strike Price of Long Put - Net Premium Received | 
| Risk | Limited | Limited | 
| Reward | Limited | Limited | 
REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY Vs THE COLLAR - Strategy Pros & Cons
| REVERSE IRON BUTTERFLY | THE COLLAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Similar Strategies | Short Put Butterfly, Short Condor | Call Spread, Bull Put Spread | 
| Disadvantage | • Potential loss is higher than gain, complex strategy. • Not suitable for beginners. | • Limited profit. • A trader can book more profit without this strategy if the prices goes high. | 
| 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. | • This strategy protects the losses on underlying asset. • Risk gets limited if the price of the stocks goes down. • Trader can get ownership benefits life dividend and voting rights. |