#BullPutSpreads – Some guys in our union forum were debating the pros and cons about our outlook for next year. Have to say I’m on the fence. Lots of labor contract negotiations going on but fleet renewal will be winding down so maybe some debt reduction possible with the cash flow now. I suggested a low risk way to get long so since I suggested it I had to do it myself.
Going with an ITM bull put spread out a few months. Here’s my post from that forum:
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I’m as bearish as the next guy on airlines but I’m taking a small shot with low risk…
Sold 5 AAL MAY 15 2020 35.0/30.0 Bull Put Spreads @ 3.75
What now?
1. Stock rallies above 35 by expiration full profit of $1875
2. Stock implodes then I’ll own 500 shares at a basis of 1.25 above wherever the stock ends up (in this case lower the better)
3. Stock goes to zero I’ll lose $625
4. Anything above 31.25 at expiration makes money or a near term rally makes money also