The first day of October delivered not one, but two 9/23 DTE Double Calendar wins. Both were intraday trades, both closed green, and both reinforce the value of staying systematic.
📈 Trade 1 — 9/23 Double Calendar
- Opened: Wed, Oct 1, 2025 @ 9:35 AM ET
- Closed: 12:08 PM ET
- Underlying: SPX @ 6671
- Lot Size: 3
- Debit Paid: 63.00
- Exit Credit: 64.85
- P/L: +$538 (+2.8%)
Legs:
- Short 6595 Put (Oct 10) @ 25.86
- Short 6740 Call (Oct 10) @ 20.91
- Long 6595 Put (Oct 24) @ 54.71
- Long 6740 Call (Oct 24) @ 55.06
📈 Trade 2 — 9/23 Double Calendar
- Opened: Wed, Oct 1, 2025 @ 12:11 PM ET
- Closed: Same day
- Underlying: SPX @ 6696
- Lot Size: 2
- Debit Paid: 61.50
- Exit Credit: 63.80
- P/L: +$449 (+3.6%)
Legs:
- Short 6625 Put (Oct 10) @ 24.60
- Short 6765 Call (Oct 10) @ 18.80
- Long 6625 Put (Oct 24) @ 53.55
- Long 6770 Call (Oct 24) @ 51.35
📊 Combined Results (Day 80)
- Total Profit: +$987
- Average Return: ~+3.1% across both trades
🧠 Reflection
Both trades were quick, decisive, and disciplined. Instead of trying to “milk” the positions for more, I closed them as soon as my edge was realized.
- These results give me more confidence in the 9/23 DC framework.
- While they may not always work this smoothly, days like today show the potential.
- Most importantly, I didn’t overtrade beyond my system — I just executed cleanly.
Day 80 shows how small, systematic wins add up and build the equity curve one step at a time.
⚠️ Disclaimer
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Past performance is not indicative of future results. Use of this information is at your own risk.