Just a quick note on the $10K SPY options day trade for Thursday.

The long signal triggered just after the open and rose to a 97% peak (see the chart below) and closed the day up 26.7 percent, $2,670 for each $10K trade (see the white profit flag on the lower right). The is the day trade, start to finish.

Note, though, I consider a 100% gain a “trending day”, which are obviously the most important days to capture. Had this position passed above that threshold it could be locked in that profit level with a trailing stop. Just missed it today. Shucks!

However, it also should be noted that light blue candle after the peak on the chart was a chance to take at least some profits – the $10K was up 56.9% at the point. Short-circuiting the day-trade has not be more profitable over the long run this year than just letting it ride, but there at times when it just looks so obvious…

These trades are all day trades, either in the nearest in-the-money SPY calls or puts (in this case the 283 call, expiring Friday, and are closed at the close of each day. There was no signal for the puts today but on some days there are both calls and puts in play. My entry signal is proprietary, and should be tuned to any individual trader’s courage and risk tolerance.

Keep in mind, these posts are only for entertainment and educational purposes and should not in any way be construed as trading or investment advice.

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