Today was one of those days where I broke my own rule. There wasn’t a clean setup, but I put on a 9/23 Double Calendar anyway — a forced trade.
📉 Trade Summary
- Opened: Thu, Oct 2, 2025 @ 9:39 AM ET
- Underlying: SPX @ 6727
- Lot Size: 3
- Debit Paid: 63.60
- Exit Credit: 63.80
- P/L: +$43 (+0.2%)
Legs:
- Short 6655 Put (Oct 13) @ 24.91
- Short 6795 Call (Oct 13) @ 18.32
- Long 6660 Put (Oct 27) @ 55.54
- Long 6800 Call (Oct 27) @ 51.29
🧠 Reflection
The trade started poorly, dropping about –3% soon after entry. By the afternoon it recovered, and I closed out for a tiny gain. But the P/L is irrelevant here.
The real takeaway:
- This trade shouldn’t have been placed at all.
- After a string of wins, overconfidence crept in and made me ignore my system.
- It’s a good reminder that discipline is more valuable than any single profit.
One of the hardest skills in trading isn’t knowing when to enter — it’s knowing when not to.
✍️ Closing Thought
Even though this ended green, I’m counting it as a lesson, not a win. The challenge is here to keep me accountable, and today highlighted exactly why documenting each day matters.
⚠️ Disclaimer
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