$SPY 20251215 681.0 PUT$ Another week, another exciting close to a Cash-Secured Put (CSP) on SPY!
As part of the first stage of my "Wheel" strategy, I was managing a CSP that was originally rolled down and out last Friday to yesterday's expiration. The day ended with a bit of drama—a last-minute market pullback caused SPY to close slightly In-The-Money (ITM) relative to my strike.
I made the decision not to roll the position again and mentally prepared myself to take the assignment, especially after seeing the price continue to dip slightly in the post-market and even further during after-hours trading. I have to admit, seeing those dips did bring a brief moment of regret about not rolling!
However, the midday surprise update today brought excellent news: No assignment was given! The contract was rendered worthless at expiration, and my capital is now free. Huge sigh of relief!
This experience is a great reminder of the unpredictable nature of options expiring just barely ITM. Sometimes, you get lucky with the mechanics of the clearing process.
Now, it's time to put that capital back to work. I’ll be back on the lookout for a new CSP opportunity when the market opens later today. Trade Feed: Who is your favorite trader?
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