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Notes: Had good luck with a straddle last time we were at 800.  This level has been acting as a pivot point in recent months.  Bear market rallies can be fierce and this one is no exception.  While I'm biased to the downside, I still have to be prepared for the market to move higher. Buying an 800 April straddle here for $6.29 per contract. This position will be profitable if we can get a 5 pt swing in either direction over the next week or so. If we move down, the trade will also get a nice bump with an IV increase. Looking for a 15-20% profit here.  No plan to hold this to expiration.

I'm actually looking at something similar myself although I have more downside bias.  Considering maybe a calendar spread to take adv of vol spike.

aa411853 1048 days ago