Build a Long Call Butterfly Strategy

What is a long call butterfly?

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A call butterfly spread is the combination of a bull call spread and a bear call spread. This creates a neutral strategy that is cheap and has a good risk/reward ratio.

Decreasing volatility will increase the profitable area, while increasing volatility will narrow the profitable range. Time is helpful when the position is profitable, and harmful when it isn't.

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  • Buy a call at strike A
  • Sell two calls at strike B
  • Buy a call at strike C