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symbol

SPY

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Trade idea

SPY monthly strangles

challenge to go shorter dated with strategy

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Strategymonthly strangles
Assetequity
Time horizonshort-term
Entry / triggerusing $60,000 buying power
Target / exitmaximize account size
Invalidation / stopdefine risk, $20 wide iron condor or synthetic strangles
SpeakerNotredogus
Risks
  • volatility at lows down 50%
  • account size limitations
Trade idea

SPY call spread

high probability profit with a wide spread

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Strategycall spread
Assetequity
ExpirationSeptember 18th
Time horizonshort-term
Entry / triggermarket up
Target / exithigh probability profit
Invalidation / stopmarket moves beyond expected range
SpeakerTony AI
Structure / legs
  • 800
  • 805
Risks
  • market moves beyond expected range
Q&A

Is XSP a better option than SPY for trading?

XSP is cash-settled and does not have the risk of stock price movements after the close, unlike SPY. However, XSP may involve additional fees and has different tax implications compared to SPY.

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Actionable takeawayXSP is suitable for traders who prefer cash-settled options and are willing to accept potential additional fees and tax implications.
Q&A

Is it better to keep the unused capital in something secure like treasuries or should I passively invest in something like SPY or QQQ for historically higher returns?

The speaker suggests keeping unused capital in secure assets like treasuries or equivalents (BIL/ESG) rather than passively investing in SPY or QQQ, especially at all-time highs. They mention that while SPY and QQQ may offer higher returns, the current market conditions and risks make them less advisable at this time.

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Actionable takeawayAvoid passive investing in SPY or QQQ at current market highs; prefer secure assets like treasuries for unused capital.