Tuesday, 18 November 2014

LONG BUTTERFLY STRATEGY

Short two calls at the middle strike, and long one call each at the lower and upper strike.  The upper and lower strikes (wings) must both be equidistant from the middle strike (body), and all the options must be the same expiration.
Max Loss
The maximum loss would occur should the underlying stock be outside the wings at expiration.
Max Gain
The maximum profit would occur should the underlying stock be at the middle strike at expiration.