After last week’s turbulence and back-to-back large losses, today felt like a calm reset — the kind of session that helps rebuild rhythm and confidence.
SPX remained stable, volatility stayed contained, and both setups behaved exactly as designed.
I entered the week focused on following automation without hesitation, but also managing size intelligently to protect capital during uncertain conditions.
💼 Trade 1 — 2/7 DTE Double Calendar
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Opened On | Mon, Nov 10, 2025 · 3:01 PM |
| Underlying (SPX) | 6834 |
| Lot Size | 16 |
| Debit Paid | 29.10 |
| Credit Closed | 30.38 |
| P/L | +$1,958 (+4.2%) |
| Exit | Same-day close after quick theta gain |
| Expiration | Strike | Type | Action | Qty | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12 | 6770 | P | STO | 16 | 8.53 cr |
| Nov 12 | 6895 | C | STO | 16 | 4.49 cr |
| Nov 17 | 6770 | P | BTO | 16 | 23.36 db |
| Nov 17 | 6895 | C | BTO | 16 | 18.76 db |
This was a clean, textbook 2/7 DTE Double Calendar — volatility decay worked in my favor early, and the position reached my short-term profit window within 45 minutes.
Rather than risk overnight exposure (especially after last week’s drawdowns), I took the profit and redeployed with smaller size.
💼 Trade 2 — Smaller 2/7 DTE Follow-up
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Opened On | Mon, Nov 10, 2025 · 3:54 PM |
| Underlying (SPX) | 6839 |
| Lot Size | 4 |
| Debit Paid | 29.80 |
| Current Premium | 30.05 |
| Unrealized P/L | +$100 (+0.8%) |
| Plan | Hold overnight; automation will manage theta and delta exits |
| Expiration | Strike | Type | Action | Qty | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12 | 6775 | P | STO | 4 | 9.00 cr |
| Nov 12 | 6900 | C | STO | 4 | 4.40 cr |
| Nov 17 | 6775 | P | BTO | 4 | 24.13 db |
| Nov 17 | 6900 | C | BTO | 4 | 19.07 db |
This second trade is smaller by design — a calculated move to let the automation run its course without creating large overnight risk.
If theta decay behaves as expected, the system should capture an incremental gain by Wednesday.
If not, drawdown impact remains minimal.
🧠 Reflection
After a difficult prior week, today felt refreshing — a return to discipline and patience.
Rather than trying to “win back” losses, I stayed mechanical: open, monitor, close, reset.
The key improvement is emotional — I’m no longer trading to feel better after red days.
Today’s approach was deliberate:
- Take the setup when conditions match the model.
- Size appropriately.
- Let automation handle overnight management.
This is how compounding consistency happens — not through massive wins, but through quiet discipline repeated over and over.
“The goal isn’t to avoid red days — it’s to make sure they never derail the journey.”
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.