Add training workflow, datasets, and runbook
This commit is contained in:
@@ -0,0 +1,23 @@
|
||||
Spreads Cotnbining
|
||||
Calls and Puts
|
||||
Certain types of spreads can be constructed that utilize both puts and calls. One of
|
||||
these strategies has been discussed before: the butterfly spread. However, other
|
||||
strategies exist that off er potentially large profits to the spreader. These other strate
|
||||
gies are all variations of calendar spreads and/or straddles that involve both put and
|
||||
call options.
|
||||
THE BUTTERFLY SPREAD
|
||||
This strategy has been described previously, although its usage in Chapter 10 was
|
||||
restricted to constructing the spread with calls. Recall that the butterfly spread is a
|
||||
neutral position that has limited risk as well as limited profits. The position involves
|
||||
three striking prices, utilizing a bull spread between the lower two strikes and a bear
|
||||
spread between the higher two strikes. The maximum profit is realized at the middle
|
||||
strike at expiration, and the maximum loss is realized if the stock is above the higher
|
||||
strike or below the lower strike at expiration.
|
||||
Since either a bull spread or a bear spread can be constructed with puts or calls,
|
||||
it should be obvious that a butterfly spread ( consisting of both a bull spread and a
|
||||
bear spread) can be constructed in a number of ways. In fact, there are four ways in
|
||||
which the spread can be established. If option prices are fairly balanced - that is, the
|
||||
arbitrageurs are keeping prices in line - any of the four ways will have the same
|
||||
potential profits and losses at expiration of the options. However, because of the ways
|
||||
in which puts and calls behave prior to their expiration, certain advantages or disad-
|
||||
336
|
||||
Reference in New Issue
Block a user