“Two Calm, Textbook Trades After the Storm”
After several volatile weeks, Week 22 felt refreshingly mechanical.
No emotional decision-making, no chasing — just quiet execution, two back-to-back Double Calendars that performed exactly as the system intended.
This week reminded me how powerful “boring consistency” can be when volatility subsides and I simply let theta work.
💼 Closed Trades
| # | Strategy | Lots | P/L | Return | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2/7 DTE Double Calendar | 14 | +$1,322 | +2.9 % | Opened Monday 3 PM, clean overnight theta capture; SPX remained stable within expected range. |
| 2 | 2/7 DTE Double Calendar | 15 | +$816 | +1.8 % | Tuesday automation entry; took profit early Wednesday as front vol compressed. |
Weekly Total P/L : +$2,138
🧠 Key Insights
1️⃣ When Markets Slow Down, Theta Takes Over
This week had minimal macro headlines, so volatility stayed contained. Both DCs benefited from pure time decay — a textbook reminder that quiet markets are profitable for option sellers who stay disciplined.
2️⃣ Automation Is Doing Its Job
Two entries, two exits, no manual interference. I realized the automation logic is robust enough to operate even when my confidence is low after a loss streak. That trust is worth more than a single winning week.
3️⃣ Trading Without Drama
There was no temptation to force extra trades on Thursday or Friday — a clear sign of psychological growth since September. I used that time to analyze longer-term data instead of trading for the sake of action.
📘 Reflection
“Consistency is quiet. Growth is slow. But that’s how edges compound.”
The real achievement this week wasn’t the profit — it was peace of mind.
It felt like I was finally back in sync with my system after weeks of emotion-driven decisions. If I can stack 50 weeks like this, the outcome will take care of itself.
🔮 Next Week’s Plan
- Continue standard 2/7 automation for Monday and Tuesday entries.
- Skip new positions later in the week if volatility spikes around Fed speeches.
- Start back-testing 8/10 DC variations in low vol weeks for January integration.
- Maintain weekly journaling — it’s the best psychological anchor so far.