Day 3

Foolish Trader Journal, Day 3

Here is my portfolio balance right now.

  • Market Value: ~$11.6K
  • Cash on hand: ~$11.6K
Portfolio - Jan 22, 2025
Portfolio - Jan 22, 2025

Trades Closed Today

  • Closed PLTR $67 Cash Secured Put, Expiring 2/14
    • I wanted to manage this at 21 DTE, but I hit >40% premium today so chose to lock in some profits. Stock had a 5% rise today, I suspect it may ride a day before it corrects a little bit, I may choose to enter again at that point in time.
    • I made a net profit of $153.
    • I held the trade for 5 days.
    • Here was my thought process at the time of entry.
      • PLTR $67 Cash Secured Put, Expiring 2/14
        • 30 DTE, 32 ∆
        • Premium Received: $370
        • Plan to exit at 50% Profit, or 21 DTE
  • Closed PLTR $65 Call, (LEAP) Expiring 10/17
    • I wanted to manage this at 21 DTE, but I hit ~20% premium today so chose to lock in some profits. Stock had a 5% rise today, I suspect it may ride a day before it corrects a little bit, I may choose to enter again at that point in time.
    • I made a net profit of $335.
    • I held the trade for 5 days.
    • Here was my thought process at the time of entry.
      • PLTR $65 Call, (LEAP) Expiring 10/17
        • 270 DTE, 72 ∆
        • Cost $1965 
        • Plan to exit at 50% Profit, or 90 DTE

New Trades Opened Today

  • None

Open Trades

  • PLTR $50 Put, Expiring 1/31
    • Hedge
    • Let it expire, or roll for another month if I own a CSP or get assignment

History View

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

Option Trades History - Jan 22, 2025
Option Trades History - Jan 22, 2025