SPX Credit Spread Trader

Discussion in 'Journals' started by El OchoCinco, May 17, 2005.

  1. I am gonna try and close my 1165/1175 puts for JAN and roll them higher towards 1205 or so for more premium. I am still very wary about touching any calls these first two months based on the charts I have posted here which show a continuation of the bull rally since OCT. Be careful about adding call spreads unless you are DEEP DEEP OTM.


     
    #2941     Dec 27, 2005
  2. Synaptic

    Synaptic

    Any news related to the sudden drop in the last hour ?
     
    #2942     Dec 27, 2005
  3. yield curve inverted (briefly) low vol plunge

     
    #2943     Dec 27, 2005
  4. rdemyan

    rdemyan

    So, Coach. This looks like an opportunity to sell additional bull puts. The 1210/1200 has a mid at $0.55 as I type this.

    Do you think this is just low volume computer sell programs or is something more serious going on.
     
    #2944     Dec 27, 2005
  5. I think it is a negative reaction to the yield curve news (inverting) but it is still on low volume and as my attached chart below shows we still have bullish support.

    Certainly a good day to grab some last bull put spreads for JAN before premium really begins to dry up. 1200 or 1210 is really as high as I would go since you want to err on the side of caution in case we do break through that support level. No telling where we would stop. I would prefer to be below 1200 so start there before grabbing the 1200/1210.



     
    #2945     Dec 27, 2005
  6. Where is it you call to add strikes for the SPX? Would Like to see a 1320 and 1340 for Feb
     
    #2946     Dec 27, 2005
  7. rdemyan

    rdemyan

    On Friday I called to have the February 1335 and 1340 added. They usually get added the next trading day, but it didn't happen today. Maybe tomorrow. When you call would you mind also requesting the 1335 and 1340 again. More squeaky wheels :)

    Oh yeah, the number is:

    1-888-options





     
    #2947     Dec 27, 2005
  8. Got it Thanks. Yeah 1340 would be nice.
     
    #2948     Dec 27, 2005
  9. ryank

    ryank

    I was watching Dr. J on CBOE TV tonight and he addressed the time decay over a holiday weekend. Is he a lurker on this board lol :). Check it out at www.cboe.com.
     
    #2949     Dec 27, 2005
  10. chrdso

    chrdso

    The market is trading is such a narrow range.

    Does anyone know if any news is expected today or in the next few days which can cause the market to trend?

    The charts on OEX seem to show an ascending triangle.......?
     
    #2950     Dec 28, 2005