Am I calculating this rollout correctly?

Discussion in 'Options' started by wxytrader, Sep 14, 2024.

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    If on SEP19, BITO is trading @19.50, and I roll out the SEP20 spread to SEP27:

    I entered the SEP20 spread for a debit of .08
    I would be closing SEP20 spread for credit of .495 (.583-.089)

    I would be opening a new SEP27 spread for a debit of .48 (1.012-.532)

    So the cost to roll is going to be .495-.48=.0145 credit?

    I essentially just closed my position for a $414.56 profit, and then opened a new position that cost .0145 less.
     
    Last edited: Sep 14, 2024
  2. zdreg

    zdreg

    No wonder the US ranks far from the top in math competency.
     
  3. Lol I'm in Canada...so where is it wrong??? Rolling is just a fancy way to say closing one position and opening another. Also, can't roll with my banks broker platform ...would have to phone it in for a fee.

    Is nobody going tho mention how awesome my sheet is to be able to calculate future date and prices? :)
     
  4. Where is the math wrong? If you make a comment like that then at least back it up! :)

    This statement might be confusing you so let me clarify.

    Closed a position for $495
    Open a position for $480
    Results is a $14.50 credit
    (.0145 credit x 100 x 100 =$14.50)

    So my sheet IS correct.
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    Last edited: Sep 15, 2024
  5. gkishot

    gkishot

    Just curious, did you try to ask this question chatgpt?
     
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  6. Not yet but good idea. OK yes I was using .495 instead of .415

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  7. zdreg

    zdreg

    Your calculations are not logical. There is no connection between closing your current position and opening a new position which could be anything.
    If you made $481 from your initial trades that is the end of the story. If you roll the $481 into another option position with a maximum loss e.g. $501 it is just a new trade and has no connection to the previous trades.
     
    Last edited: Sep 17, 2024
  8. Yes chat gpt got it right. Well everything is connected. :)