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Short Butterfly Strategy Explainer Video

The Short Butterfly is a neutral strategy like the long butterfly but bullish on volatility. It is a limited profit, limited risk options trading strategy. There are 3 striking prices involved in a Short Butterfly spread and it can be constructed using calls or puts.

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