Day 1

Foolish Trader Journal, Day 1

Here is my portfolio balance right now.

  • Market Value: ~$11.1K
  • Cash on hand: ~$2K
Portfolio - Jan 20, 2025
Portfolio - Jan 20, 2025

Open Trades

  • META $590 / $580 Put Credit Spread, Expiring 1/24
    • 7 DTE, 16 ∆
      • I don't want to wait 45 DTE, META earnings is due Jan 29, but the premium looked too juicy to pass on, so I entered a short duration trade.
    • Premium Received: $115
      • $1000 (or $885, i.e., 1000 - 115) is at risk
    • Plan to exit at 1 DTE or at 50% profit, whichever is earlier.
  • PLTR $67 Cash Secured Put, Expiring 2/14
    • 30 DTE, 32 ∆
    • Premium Received: $370
    • Plan to exit at 50% Profit, or 21 DTE
  • PLTR $65 Call, (LEAP) Expiring 10/17
    • 270 DTE, 72 ∆
    • Cost $1965
    • Plan to exit at 50% Profit, or 90 DTE
  • PLTR $50 Put, Expiring 1/31
    • Hedge
    • Let it expire, or roll for another month if I own a CSP or get assignment

Option Trade History

Here are my most recent trades reflecting the above positions in a spreadsheet format.

Option Trades History - Jan 20, 2025
Option Trades History - Jan 20, 2025

Other Opportunities

Based on my filters, I see other opportunities in the market, however I have low capital for now and want to keep ~$1-2K in case I need to cover some position.

Option Candidates