Microscopic option selling

Discussion in 'Journals' started by deltazero, Dec 1, 2013.

  1. Hi all,
    I will use this thread to show my real account where I attempt to make a little bit of pocket money from selling options. There is rough idea of the logic behind the trades:
    - Sell short term options to collect time premium.
    - Buy long term options in 2:1 proportions to insure against big stock move.
    - Roll short ITM options for credit only - roll as far as necessary.

    I tend to stay about delta neutral in long term options. Delta of short term options is not interesting at this point.
    This is real money, although very small - at the moment account value is $3k. Broker used is OptionsXpress. I will report account value every day. My goal is to get $3.5 by July, at which point I will pay in more money into account.
     
  2. Below screen shot of the account:
     
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  3. newwurldmn

    newwurldmn

    Why not be delta neutral in the whole structure?

    Btw - talk with words like "will only roll for a net credit" is dangerous.
     
  4. Keeping delta neutral would be difficult. Especially since I'm short gamma, delta will always go against me.
    Regarding rolling for credit: I will try to keep my cash 2x the requirement. If there is more than that, I will 'invest' excess to roll for debit only to get higher theta.
     
  5. I closed short Apr 27 put, as it was too little time value (just above a $ a day) and too much risk in case CLF went down.
    Now account value is at $3006, delta 46.
     
  6. Account value $2982. No trades today.
     
  7. No trades, account $3011
     
  8. No trades today, account $3060. My both options expire tomorrow, I will post roll details tomorrow evening.
     
  9. I rolled my short call and put to Dec 13 strike 25 for $95 credit.
    I will post account value after market closes.
     
  10. Screen with my account below. Have a good weekend.
     
    #10     Dec 6, 2013