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The small jump today in the VIX index to just above $16, helped with another trade in the VIX Index. VIX Index Strategy Trade 1: Sold 10 call contracts for Nov 17 expiry at the $35 call strike for $0.45 at 12:53 = $450.00 Bought 10 call contracts for Nov 17 expiry at...
This trade in the VIX Index Strategy Portfolio was outlined in the morning Investing Strategy Notes for today. This trade is being put together following the September jobs numbers as I think we will see spikes in volatility at various times in coming days and weeks....
This trade in the VIX Index Strategy Portfolio was outlined in the morning Investing Strategy Notes for today. I adjusted the trade out to Nov 17 expiry from Oct 27 expiry. VIX Index Strategy Trade 1: Bought 20 call contracts for Nov 17 expiry at the $25 call strike...
Two trades today in the VIX Index Strategy Portfolio. VIX Index Strategy Trade 1: Sold 20 call contracts for Sep 15 expiry at the $40 call strike for $0.30 at 11:02 = $600.00 Offering to buy 20 call contracts for Sep 15 expiry at the $60 call strike for $0.05 and...
Two trades today in the VIX Index Strategy Portfolio. VIX Index Strategy Trade 1: Sold 5 call options for Sep 15 expiry at the $25 call strike for $2.65 at 9:40 - Bought 10 call options for Sep 15 expiry at the $27 call strike for $1.95 at 10:04 and left as a naked...
A new trade today in the VIX Index Strategy Portfolio. We could see some further downside this week as investors worry about rising Delta variant cases and what may be a decline in consumer spending. Any large dips though will probably find ready buyers so this trade...
A new trade today in the VIX Index Strategy Portfolio. With the VIX down to $18.12 I entered this trade below. I discussed this trade in the morning Investing Strategy Notes but indicated I would be buying the Aug 25 expiry $25 calls. I could not get any fills so I...
A new trade today in the VIX Index Strategy Portfolio. With the VIX down to $18.70 I entered this trade below. VIX Index Strategy This adds further profits into the VIX Index Strategy portfolio. Trade 1: Sold 4 call options for Aug 4 expiry at the $35 call strike for...
A new trade today in the VIX Index Strategy Portfolio. With the VIX down to $16.00 I entered this trade below. VIX Index Strategy These trades were outlined in the morning Investing Strategy Notes for today. Trade 1: Bought 10 call contracts for Aug 18 expiry at the...
A new trade today in the VIX Index Strategy Portfolio. With the VIX down to $16.80 I moved out to Jul 21 expiry and bought a handful of the $25 call strike. VIX Index Strategy These trades were outlined in the morning Investing Strategy Notes for today although I...