A great way to kick off the week! Monday brought three solid trades — an automated Iron Butterfly scalp, a 2/7 Double Calendar, and a 9/23 Double Calendar that was closed after market hours for a small profit.
Each setup worked exactly as intended, and the discipline to exit per plan kept the day smooth and structured.
📊 Trades Overview
| Trade | Strategy | Lot Size | P/L | Return % | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iron Butterfly (auto) | 1 | +$104 | +17.4% | Closed same day |
| 2 | 2/7 Double Calendar | 10 | +$744 | +2.8% | Closed same day |
| 3 | 9/23 Double Calendar | 3 | +$210 | +1.0% | Closed after hours |
| Total | — | — | +$1,058 | +3.0% | ✅ All closed |
🧾 Trade Details
Trade 1 — Iron Butterfly (Scalp)
- Opened: Mon, Oct 6, 2025 @ 1:45 PM
- Closed: 2:50 PM
- Underlying: SPX @ 6742
- Debit Paid: 6.00
- Exit Price: 4.90
- P/L: +$104 (+17.4%)
Trade 2 — 2/7 Double Calendar
- Opened: Mon, Oct 6, 2025 @ 3:05 PM
- Closed: 3:59 PM
- Underlying: SPX @ 6744
- Debit Paid: 27.00
- Exit Price: 27.80
- P/L: +$744 (+2.8%)
Trade 3 — 9/23 Double Calendar
- Opened: Mon, Oct 6, 2025 @ 9:36 AM
- Closed: After market close
- Underlying: SPX @ 6733
- Debit Paid: 70.15
- Exit Price: 70.85
- P/L: +$210 (+1.0%)
💭 Reflection
This was a near-perfect trading day — calm, systematic, and fully aligned with my plan:
- ✅ Automation handled the intraday Iron Fly scalp flawlessly.
- ✅ 2/7 DC captured steady theta decay.
- ✅ 9/23 DC added diversification with longer exposure and a small gain after hours.
Good days in trading aren’t always about huge profits — they’re about executing perfectly and staying consistent.
⚠️ 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.