#SPX1dte At 37 minutes before the close, Sold $SPX Oct 11th 4360/4365/4370 call butterfly for 1.30. Risking 3.70 to make 1.30. Trade expired worthless.

Market was more subdued today but still was whipsaw swinging. This is first time I have done a narrow butterfly like this; although market was consolidating at 4365 for about 30 minutes, it seemed apparent there would be another move before the close so I took this shot. It succeeded when market shot higher into the close.

No trade for tomorrow to avoid the CPI report aftermath (plus I’m driving to Colorado). I will consider a trade Friday morning. I am breakeven for the week, so I want to break the losing streak, even if it’s only by a dollar or so.

#SPX1dte Had to close put side as this steady march downward has small chance of following through. BTC puts for .25, so profit on day +.85

#SPX1dte Bought to close call side for .15. Today looking less bullish, however, the rallies in last few days started later in the morning so I’m getting out of the way.

#SPX1dte Sold to Open $SPX Oct 11th 4290/4310-4420/4440 condors for 1.25, deltas -.07 +.05, IV 26.3%.

Slight bullish lean based on futures being slightly higher and the 5-day trend. Producer Price Index (PPI) report coming up at 8:30am ET.