🗓️ Trade Date: Opened on Sep 16, 2025, closed Sep 17, 2025
📈 Return: +$809
📊 Return %: +3.3%
📍 Underlying (SPX): 6614
🧠 The Trade
| Leg | Expiry | Strike | Type | Action | Quantity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Put | Sep 18 | 6525 | Short | STO | 12 | 7.80 cr |
| Call | Sep 18 | 6685 | Short | STO | 12 | 5.45 cr |
| Put | Sep 23 | 6525 | Long | BTO | 12 | 17.78 db |
| Call | Sep 23 | 6685 | Long | BTO | 12 | 15.67 db |
💸 Net Debit: 20.20
💰 Net Credit: 20.93
🧾 Profit: $809
🎯 Why I Exited Early
Today is FOMC day — which almost guarantees wild intraday swings, unexpected directional moves, and implied volatility spikes or crushes.
I originally planned to let the automation run its course, but after watching the price action overnight and weighing the risk of whipsaw movement during Powell’s speech, I had to make a tough call.
There was a part of me that wanted to see how the system performs in this environment, to gain data for future iterations. But in the end, I reminded myself of the first rule of this challenge:
☑️ Protect capital.
☑️ Take base hits.
☑️ Avoid gambling on “event days.”
And so I booked the profit. Is it a perfect decision? Who knows.
Did it align with my evolving discipline? I think so.
Am I happy? Maybe. Am I relieved? Definitely.
✍️ Final Thoughts
Every trade during this challenge is a page in the story. This one was a reminder that it’s not always about the maximum P/L, it’s about the right decision at the right time — especially when navigating volatility minefields like the FOMC.
I’m proud I didn’t force a bigger win or get greedy. Sometimes, the right exit is the boring one.
⚠️ 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.