After a few volatile sessions last week, the market opened the new week with a calm tone — and that gave my 2/7 Double Calendar strategy a chance to perform exactly as designed.
Today’s setup aligned well with my automation rules, and patience finally paid off.
💼 Trade Summary
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Date Opened | Mon, Oct 13, 2025 – 3:05 PM |
| Underlying (SPX) | 6642 |
| Lot Size | 9 |
| Initial Debit (Entry) | 31.55 |
| Exit Credit (Close) | 32.90 |
| Profit/Loss | +$1,165 |
| Return % | +4.1% |
| Holding Period | < 1 hour |
| Strategy | 2/7 DTE Double Calendar |
| Front Expiration | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Back Expiration | Oct 20, 2025 |
Option Legs
| Expiry | Strike | Type | Action | Qty | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15 | 6565 | P | STO | 9 | 11.40 cr |
| Oct 15 | 6700 | C | STO | 9 | 7.45 cr |
| Oct 20 | 6565 | P | BTO | 9 | 26.52 db |
| Oct 20 | 6700 | C | BTO | 9 | 23.88 db |
🧠 Trade Reflection
The SPX has been range-bound for the past few sessions, which made this setup ideal for a quick double calendar entry.
After opening the position, implied volatility began to cool off slightly, and theta worked just enough in my favor to allow a controlled exit for a 4.1% gain.
Even though the system was designed to hold the position overnight, I decided to close before the market close because:
- Volatility looked compressed, reducing potential overnight edge.
- The position reached my same-day target zone.
- With multiple earnings events and CPI data ahead, it made sense to lock in the win.
💬 Mindset Notes
After 90+ days into the challenge, I’ve learned that discipline means taking both the trade and the exit systematically — without greed.
Today’s trade reinforces why smaller, consistent profits matter more than chasing extended targets.
It’s tempting to think, “What if I held overnight?” — but this journey is about compounding discipline, not maximizing every tick.
⚙️ Strategy Notes
- 2/7 DTE DC works best early in the week (Monday–Tuesday entries).
- Avoid holding through macro events like CPI or Fed minutes.
- Keep following the automation’s signal rather than emotions.
As the saying goes:
“The moment you stop chasing trades, the trades start finding you.”
⚠️ 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.