#ShortPuts – Going out a week and staying small.
Sold CHWY SEP 18 2020 55.0 Puts @ 1.35
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LABU OSTK
#CoveredCalls #ShortPuts – Booking, rolling and adding…
OSTK: Covered call and new sale.
Rolled OSTK SEP 11 2020 70.0 Call to SEP 18 2020 70.0 Call @ 2.16 credit
Sold OSTK SEP 18 2020 75.0 Put @ 4.00
LABU: These weren’t looking so hot a couple days ago. I’ll take ’em here.
Bought to Close LABU SEP 11 2020 45.0 Puts @ .30 (sold for 1.80)
Bought to Close LABU SEP 11 2020 47.5 Put @ .70 (sold for 2.45)
NFLX
#ShortStrangle – Adding another short call to the strangle for additional premium.
Sold NFLX SEP 18 2020 550.0 Call @ 1.75
Position is now 475/550/600 @ 8.40
TQQQ
#ShortPuts – Not quite half but I’ll take it for one day.
Bought to Close TQQQ OCT 2 2020 85.0 Put @ 1.95 (sold yesterday for 3.45)
DOCU
#ShortPuts – Jumping back in for a quickie…
Sold DOCU SEP 25 2020 177.5 Put @ 2.50
LULU
#ShortStrangles – After earnings short term strangle…
Sold LULU SEP 18 2020 300.0/380.0 Strangle @ 4.60
VXX
#ShortPuts – Small hedge for quite a few longs next week…
Sold VXX SEP 11 2020 27.0 Puts @ .61
TQQQ
#ShortPuts – Let’s see if it can take out all the major moving averages…
Sold TQQQ OCT 2 2020 85.0 Put @ 3.45
SPY
#ShortPuts – Over 50 percent in a few hours…gotta take it.
Bought to Close SPY SEP 18 2020 310.0 Put @ 1.20 (sold for 2.60)
UVXY
#ShortPuts – Stopped out of my overnight scalp at even. Added these though…
Sold UVXY SEP 11 2020 24.0 Puts @ .83 and .90
SPY
#ShortPuts – Gotta take a shot at the 200ma bounce.
Sold SPY Sep 18 2020 310.0 Put @ 2.60
DOCU NFLX OSTK SLB STX TNA UVXY
#ShortPuts #Earnings #CoveredCalls – A few this morning…
DOCU: Earnings booking it for safety.
Bought to Close DOCU SEP 18 2020 190.0 Put @ 2.60 (sold for 3.34)
NFLX: Short strangle rolling call down for extra credit.
Rolled NFLX SEP 18 2020 640.0 Call to NFLX SEP 18 2020 600.0 Call @ 1.25 credit (6.65 total now)
OSTK: Will be assigned 100 shares. Got an early start on covered calls right at the open.
Sold OSTK SEP 11 2020 70.0 Call @ 7.50
SLB: Covered rolling.
Rolled SLB SEP 4 2020 19.0 Calls to SEP 18 2020 19.0 Calls @ .48 credit
STX: Covered rolling.
Rolled STX SEP 4 2020 46.0 Calls to SEP 11 2020 46.5 Calls @ .15 credit
TNA: Booking for safety.
Bought to Close TNA SEP 18 2020 27.0 Put @ .64 (sold for .90)
Bought to Close TNA SEP 18 2020 28.0 Put @ .85 (sold for 1.08)
UVXY: Replacing some closed yesterday.
Sold UVXY SEP 11 2020 24.5 Puts @ 1.10
UVXY
#ShortPuts – This might get volatility to come down a little. Going for one night scalp…roll if needed.
Sold UVXY SEP 4 2020 26.0 Puts @ .21
UVXY
#ShortPuts – A couple of my bigger positions so have to take the one day gains. Looking for a re-entry on any decent drop.
Bought to Close UVXY SEP 11 2020 21.5 Puts @ .19 (sold for 1.17)
Bought to Close UVXY SEP 11 2020 22.0 Puts @ .25 (sold for 1.16)
Interesting read…
https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/classic-feedback-loop-why-everyone-chasing-gamma-crash
TQQQ
#ShortPuts – Adding….
Sold TQQQ SEP 18 2020 120.0 Put @ 2.05
UVXY
#ShortPuts – Booking and selling some more. These are replacing some stock that will get called away over the weekend at breakeven. Had been selling DITM calls against it but not very rollable now. Resetting with new short puts.
Bought to Close UVXY SEP 4 2020 21.0 Puts @ .12 (sold for .54)
Sold UVXY SEP 11 2020 22.0 Puts @ 1.16
UVXY
#CoveredCalls – Picking up some upside…
Rolled UVXY SEP 11 2020 20.0 Calls to UVXY SEP 18 2020 21.0 Calls @ .15 credit
DOCU Earnings
#ShortPuts #Earnings – Going out a couple weeks for a lower sale…
Sold DOCU SEP 18 2020 190.0 Put @ 3.30
UVXY
#ShortPuts – Still hedging a little…
Bought to Close UVXY SEP 4 2020 20.0 Puts @ .05 (sold for .72)
Sold UVXY SEP 11 2020 21.5 Puts @ 1.17
TSLA
#ShortStrangles – Stopped out at over 50 percent max. Based on pre-split prices…
Bought to Close TSLA SEP 4 2020 1750.0/3400.0 Strangle @ 5.55 (sold for 12.20)
LABU
#ShortPuts – First ones in this expiration…
Sold LABU SEP 25 2020 40.0 Puts @ 1.45
NFLX
#ShortStrangles – Rolling up the put side for additional premium. New strike still well outside the expected move and below the 50ma.
Rolled NFLX SEP 18 2020 440.0 Put to SEP 18 2020 475.0 Put @ 1.81 credit
New position: 475/640 @ 5.40
TSLA
#ShortPuts – 1.5x the expected move and down closer to the 50ma.
Sold TSLA SEP 11 2020 350.0 Put @ 3.50
TSLA
#ShortStrangles – Rolling up the put side slightly…
Rolled TSLA SEP 4 2020 300.0 Puts to SEP 4 2020 350.0 Puts @ .93 credit (12.25 total now based on pre-split)
EWZ
#ShortPuts – Completely out of this now for the first time in quite awhile. Watching for a re-entry…
Bought to Close EWZ SEP 4 2020 28.5 Puts @ .17 (sold for .64)
NVDA
#ShortPuts – Rolling this one up again for additional credit. Selling at the 20ma and the current expected move. We’ll call it a possible #TakeOneForTheTeam …..
Rolled NVDA SEP 18 2020 450.0 Put to SEP 18 2020 490.0 Put @ 4.70 credit (11.75 total now)
NFLX
#ShortStrangles – Selling at about 2x the expected move…
Sold NFLX SEP 18 2020 440.0/640.0 Strangle @ 3.60
NFLX
#ShortPuts – Staying small and short term…
Sold NFLX SEP 18 2020 450.0 Put @ 2.85
FSLY
#ShortPuts – A couple starters…
Sold FSLY SEP 18 2020 75.0 Put @ 2.20
Sold FSLY SEP 18 2020 70.0 Put @ 1.20
TSLA
#ShortStrangles – Going back in. Riding alongside @OptionIceman …
Sold TSLA SEP 4 2020 1500.0/3400.0 Strangle @ 7.60
SPCE
#CoveredCalls – Rolling…
Rolled SPCE AUG 28 2020 15.0 Calls to SEP 18 2020 15.0 Calls @ .43 credit
UVXY
#CoveredCalls #Shortputs – Rolling and adding…
Rolled UVXY AUG 28 2020 19.0 Calls to SEP 11 2020 20.0 Calls @ .25 credit
Sold UVXY SEP 4 2020 20.0 Puts @ .72
SPLK ULTA WDAY Earnings wrap up
#JadeLizards #IronFlies – Should’ve sold ITM puts on all of these…LOL No upside risk at least paying off a little.
SPLK Lizard closed call side for slightly better than max loss put side expires (.45 gain)
WDAY Lizard expiring (gain .72)
ULTA Iron Fly call side closed for less than max loss put side expires (lottery ticket .70 loss)
3 cases of the Silver Bullets!
ULTA Earnings Lottery Ticket
#IronFlies #Earnings #LotteryTickets – Taking a low risk high reward shot. Risk 85 to make 665. Need a slightly less than half the expected move.
Sold ULTA AUG 28 2020 212.5/220.0/227.5 Iron Fly @ 6.65
OSTK
#JadeLizards – Not sure why premium is so high in this but I’ll take a shot at a Lizard for next week. Considered the naked strangle but I prefer the no risk upside here.
Sold OSTK SEP 4 2020 85.0/110.0/112.0 Jade Lizard @ 3.25
OSTK
#ShortPuts – First time in this one. Selling down close to the 50ma.
Sold OSTK SEP 18 2020 75.0 Put @ 4.10
TQQQ
#ShortPuts – Starter…hoping to get a chance to add. Selling outside the expected move and below the 50ma.
Sold TQQQ SEP 18 2020 115.0 Put @ 2.75
ROKU
#ShortPuts – Another one near all time highs. Taking it off 3 weeks early…
Bought to Close ROKU SEP 18 2020 125.0 Put @ .50 (sold for 2.80)
WDAY Earnings
#JadeLizards #Earnings – Probably should just sell the put since stocks only go up. Still going with the Lizard but a little less in the money on the call side.
Sold WDAY AUG 28 2020 197.5/215.0/217.5 Jade Lizard @ 3.22
FB
#ShortPuts – I’ve been kinda overlooking this one. Mentioned this morning on tastytrade for it’s IV rank. Selling slightly inside the expected move for once.
Sold FB SEP 18 2020 270.0 Put @ 4.05
TSLA
#BullPutSpreads – Bought to Close TSLA AUG 28 2020 1300.0/1000.0 BuPS @ .06 (sold for 2.40)
SPLK Earnings
#JadeLizards #Earnings – In a different account playing the ‘ol reliable downside Lizard. Breakeven near recent lows with no upside risk.
Sold SPLK AUG 28 2020 190.0/205.0/207.5 Jade Lizard @ 2.55
ADSK post earnings
#ShortPuts – Reported last night. I missed the bottom this morning but still a little premium at the expected move…
Sold ADSK SEP 18 2020 225.0 Put @ 2.62
SPLK Earnings
#ShortPuts #Earnings – Going out to the monthlies and selling a little lower. Stock at lifetime highs and I’m selling a put? Talk about bizarro market…
Sold SPLK SEP 18 2020 190.0 Put @ 2.80
LABU
#ShortPuts – Adding one…
Sold LABU SEP 18 2020 40.0 Put @ 1.50
TDOC
#ShortPuts – Adding one…
Sold TDOC SEP 18 2020 180.0 Put @ 2.60
LABU
#ShortPuts – Adding one…
Sold LABU SEP 11 2020 47.5 Put @ 2.45
FSLY LVGO NFLX NVDA SLB UVXY
#ShortPuts #ShortStrangles #CoveredCalls – That’s about it for this week. Ready for the election fun with my biggest cash position of the year.
FSLY: A quickie for fun.
Bought to Close FSLY SEP 4 2020 65.0 Put @ .29 (sold for 1.25)
LVGO: Still holding positions in the other side of the merger with TDOC.
Bought to Close LVGO AUG 28 2020 110.0 Put @ .20 (sold for 2.30)
Bought to Close LVGO SEP 4 2020 100.0 Put @ .60 (sold for 2.05)
NFLX: Second time with one of these. Booking it a little early for safety.
Bought to Close NFLX SEP 4 2020 425.0/575.0 Strangle @ 1.44 (sold for 4.75)
NVDA: Cramer really talking it up. Rolling up from the 50ma to the 20ma for additional credit.
Rolled NVDA SEP 18 2020 425.0 Put to SEP 18 2020 450.0 Put @ 3.10 credit (7.05 total now)
SLB: Covered Calls.
Bought to Close SLB AUG 21 2020 19.0 Calls @ .01 (sold for .53)
Sold SLB SEP 4 2020 19.0 Calls @ .37
UVXY: Rolling covered calls for more credit while keeping a little downside cushion.
Rolled UVXY AUG 21 2020 19.0 Calls to AUG 28 2020 19.0 Calls @ .60 credit
Rolled UVXY AUG 21 2020 17.0 Calls to SEP 4 2020 17.0 Calls @ .38 credit
TNA
#ShortPuts – Starter positions going down below the 50ma.
Sold TNA SEP 18 2020 28.0 Put @ 1.08
Sold TNA SEP 18 2020 27.0 Put @ .90
TSLA
#BullPutSpreads – I’ll take a small shot pre-split. The stock actually sold off for 10 whole minutes. 🙂 🙂
Sold TSLA AUG 28 2020 1300.0/1000.0 Bull Put Spread @ 2.40
TSLA…I’m calling the top here
#ShortStrangles – Ending my foray into the TSLA short strangle world. Overall loss on the 2 tries. I’ll venture back in post split on the put side only.
Bought to Close TSLA SEP 18 2020 1300.0/2900.0 Strangle @ 37.60 (sold for 19.45)
Gain on first try was 5.30 so net loss of 14.15
Looking for a put sale on some weakness….
WDC to STX swap
#CoveredCalls – Thanks to @OptionIceman for reminding me WDC had suspended it’s divvy. I was not aware of this. STX is a similar company with a similar chart and a similar divvy. Liquidated my WDC and bought an equal number of shares in STX. WDC was underwater so I’ll roll all that into the new position and go from there with an STX basis.
Thanks again Iceman!
AMZN NVDA SPCE WDC
#IronCondors #ShortStrangles #CoveredCalls #Earnings – A little bit of everything today…
AMZN: Book it. Remnants of an iron condor after closing the longs recently.
Bought to Close AMZN AUG 21 2020 2700.0/3700.0 Strangle @ .25 (sold for 4.05)
NVDA: Earnings plus new position.
Bought to Close NVDA AUG 21 2020 455.0 Put @ .23 (sold for 4.10)
Bought to Close NVDA SEP 04 2020 425.0 Put @ 1.55 (sold for 3.80)
Sold NVDA SEP 18 2020 425.0 Put @ 3.95
SPCE: Covered. New sales playing to the downside.
Bought to Close SPCE AUG 21 2020 18.0 Calls @ .05 (sold for 1.65)
Sold SPCE AUG 28 2020 15.0 Calls @ 2.05
WDC: Stock assigned early so beginning covered call campaign. Great divvy down here.
Sold WDC SEP 11 2020 36.0 Calls @ .56
INTC
#ShortPuts – Just in case NVDA pulls some chip stocks down taking this off for safety. Got over half of max profit. Might look at it again when the squeeze forms and sell something ITM for the recovery.
Bought to Close INTC SEP 18 2020 45.0 Puts @ .42 (sold for .94)
ROKU
#ShortPuts – Just for safety. Still holding Sep 18th 125 strike.
Bought to Close ROKU AUG 21 2020 140.0 Put @ .34 (sold for 2.78)
TDOC
#ShortPuts – Sold TDOC SEP 18 2020 180.0 Put @ 3.06
TDOC
#ShortPuts – Looking to replace this one now…
Bought to Close TDOC SEP 04 2020 165.0 Put @ .45 (sold for 4.30)
NVDA Earnings
#ShortPuts #Earnings – Going out a couple weeks to average down just in case…
Sold NVDA SEP 04 2020 425.0 Put @ 3.80
TDOC
#ShortPuts – Still nice IV rank and selling outside the expected move. Book one and replace it to stay in the game.
Bought to Close TDOC AUG 28 2020 175.0 Put @ .45 (sold for 3.30)
Sold TDOC SEP 11 2020 185.0 Put @ 2.90
FSLY
#ShortPuts – First time in this one. One contract starter just to watch it.
Sold FSLY SEP 4 2020 65.0 Put @ 1.25
NVDA Earnings
#ShortPuts #Earnings – Selling a day early and fairly aggressively. Solidly in the #TakeOneForTheTeam category. LOL
Sold NVDA AUG 21 2020 455.0 Put @ 4.10
TSLA
#ShortStrangles – Following @jsd501 here. My second roll up of the put side so far. Massive call skew so the overall position is still short a few deltas…
Rolled TSLA SEP 18 2020 1000.0 Put to SEP 18 2020 1300.0 Put @ 7.40 credit (19.45 total now)
LABU
#ShortPuts – Closed some earlier now adding some new starters…
Sold LABU SEP 11 2020 45.0 Puts @ 1.80
Sold LABU SEP 18 2020 45.0 Put @ 2.30
Sold LABU SEP 18 2020 40.0 Put @ 1.30
PLUG
#BullPutSpreads – Just messing around with this one…
Bought to Close PLUG SEP 18 2020 12.0/10.0 Bull Put Spreads @ .70 (sold for 1.30)
MRNA
#ShortPuts – Looking a little weak so booking these now.
Bought to Close MRNA AUG 21 2020 60.0 Puts @ .20 (sold for .96)
TQQQ
#ShortPuts – Taking it a little early…
Bought to Close TQQQ AUG 28 2020 100.0 Put @ .45 (sold for 2.90)
LABU MSFT NVDA
#ShortPuts – Book ’em. NVDA was supposed to be for earnings but have to take the winner with a two day move like this.
Bought to Close LABU AUG 21 2020 45.0 Puts @ .08 (sold for 1.80)
Bought to Close MSFT AUG 21 2020 195.0 Put @ .10 (sold for 2.60)
Bought to Close NVDA SEP 18 2020 380.0 Put @ 1.70 (sold for 4.10)
AMZN
#IronCondors – TOS was pretty much useless all day yesterday but did get one fill. With the stock price sitting perfectly centered I went ahead and sold the long sides to keep some extra premium. Still holding short sides.
Sold AMZN AUG 21 2020 2650.0 Put @ .47
Sold AMZN AUG 21 2020 3750.0 Call @ .45
BIDU NTAP NVDA
#ShortPuts #JadeLizards #OptionsExpiration – Out all day but got a few fills…
BIDU: Wish I could’ve watched it closer…would have been a full winner but I’ll take it.
Bought to Close BIDU AUG 14 2020 116.0/120.0/122.0 Jade Lizards @ 1.26 (sold for 2.05)
NVDA: Replacing an expiring position. Earnings next week.
Sold NVDA SEP 18 2020 380.0 Put @ 4.10
Expired: NVDA 420.0 Put (sold for 2.90)
NTAP: Still chugging along. Earnings still two weeks out. Rolling covered calls.
Rolled NTAP AUG 14 2020 41.5 Calls to AUG 21 2020 42.0 Calls @ .35 credit
BIDU Earnings
#Earnings #JadeLizards – Playing it to the downside with breakeven at 1.5x the expected move. Small window here to get max profit. A move to the downside at the expected move would be perfect. As usual no upside risk.
Sold BIDU AUG 14 2020 116.0/120.0/122.0 Jade Lizards @ 2.05
WYNN
#ShortPuts – Just in case we wake up in the morning and Vegas and Macau are both closing again. I’m such a positive person! 🙂 🙂
Bought to Close WYNN AUG 14 2020 71.5 Put @ .02 (sold for 1.05)
SPCE
#CoveredCalls – Rolling…
Rolled SPCE AUG 14 2020 17.5 Calls to AUG 21 2020 18.0 Calls @ .11 credit
LABU again
#ShortPuts – Taking this one too…
Bought to Close LABU AUG 14 2020 50.0 Puts @ .15 (sold for 1.50)
LABU UVXY
#ShortPuts #CoveredCalls – Booking some and getting a jump start on covered call selling…
LABU: Probably safe but I’ll take ’em early.
Bought to Close LABU AUG 21 2020 40.0 Puts @ .20 (sold for 1.39)
UVXY: Letting stock get assigned at 21.45 basis since puts aren’t very rollable now. Covering aggressively in case volatility stays low. In an IRA so have to spread it for now.
Sold UVXY AUG 21 2020 19.0/39.0 Bear Call Spreads @ 2.07
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