After crossing the 100-day milestone, the focus now shifts toward consistency and refinement.
Not every day will be a breakout, but every trade still counts — especially the ones that don’t go your way.
Today’s session ended with a small loss, but it served as another reminder of how following data-driven plans matters far more than short-term P/L.
💼 Trade Details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Opened | Tue, Oct 21, 2025 @ 9:37 AM |
| Closed | Thu, Oct 23, 2025 @ 9:33 AM |
| Underlying (SPX) | 6739 |
| Lot Size | 2 |
| Initial Debit (Entry) | 64.00 |
| Exit Credit (Close) | 63.50 |
| Net P/L | – $111 (– 0.9 %) |
| Strategy | 9/23 DTE Double Calendar |
| Front Expiration | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Back Expiration | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Holding Period | 2 days |
Option Legs
| Expiry | Strike | Type | Action | Qty | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30 | 6640 | P | STO | 2 | 32.57 cr |
| Oct 30 | 6825 | C | STO | 2 | 24.32 cr |
| Nov 13 | 6640 | P | BTO | 2 | 62.19 db |
| Nov 13 | 6825 | C | BTO | 2 | 58.70 db |
🧠 Reflection
This was one of those trades that did nothing wrong — just a slow grind, minimal volatility shift, and no meaningful range expansion.
A small red day like this barely moves the needle, but mentally, it reinforces the discipline to stay systematic.
In the past, I would have tried to “make it back” with another quick setup.
Now, I just record the data, analyze what the volatility curve looked like, and move on.
“A small loss handled well is actually a win in disguise.
It means you followed your process.”
🔭 Next Steps
- Continue executing 2/7 DCs only on Mon/Tue and 9/23 DCs midweek per plan.
- Use realized volatility and VIX slope filters before entry.
- Avoid early exits unless delta triggers are reached (±0.7 on short legs).
Each small step forward compounds into mastery — not because of daily returns, but because of daily discipline.
⚠️ Disclaimer
The information presented in this blog post is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as financial or investment advice. I am not a licensed financial advisor. All trading strategies discussed reflect my personal experience and are not recommendations to buy or sell any security or derivative.
Trading financial instruments such as options, futures, or stocks involves significant risk and may not be suitable for all investors. You should conduct your own research, consider your financial situation, and consult with a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
Past performance is not indicative of future results. Use of this information is at your own risk.