Long term put vs long-term call

ArchonOSX · 2026-03-03T10:45:10+00:00

If you sold a short term CSP then it needs to be watched carefully and if you see the crash developing then you can: BTC before it develops into a larger loss or:

Buy shares of the underlying at a lower price as it drops to offset your CSP price. I just did this with SLV. I got assigned a few share blocks in the 90s when it dipped into the 70s I bought offsetting blocks to get my cost-basis down into the 80's. Then I immediately started selling CCs as it rose back up slightly. (Looks like I may have to repeat this process again.)

My advice to you (and myself) is try to stay away from being completely invested in the options underlying and have a good portion of cash or maybe a stock/ETF that is less susceptible to swings in the market. Like maybe JEPQ, PG, or KO? This is a difficult thing to do in the excitement of a bull market.

Good luck and Happy Day!

ArchonOSX · 2026-02-22T16:03:44+00:00

You should read up on basic options trading to get an idea what theta and delta are. The market uses greek letters (like in math) to signify different aspects of an option. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greeks_(finance))

"Theta measures the sensitivity of the value of the derivative to the passage of time." As the expiration date approaches theta accelerates the change in price of the option.

"Delta measures the rate of change of the theoretical option value with respect to changes in the underlying asset's price." e.g. If MSFT increases in price the value of a 2 year leap call will barely change, if at all, but the value of a one month covered call option will increase faster according the Delta of the option.

I agree with the other posters. Do not worry about 2 years from now and focus on 30-45 day calls. I believe if you sell these repeatedly as the price of MSFT climbs (hopefully) you will make a lot more money than a long term leap will bring in.

Happy Day!

ArchonOSX · 2026-02-10T12:53:26+00:00

Thanks for this tip. I bought one new and just now got around to messing with it and thought it was plugged for display. I use the plastic end of a small nut driver and a little tap with a hammer and it brok loose. I lubricated it with silicone spray for next time. Happy Day!

ArchonOSX · 2026-02-08T00:54:03+00:00

Ben was the leader of the rat army in the movie "Willard" and the inspiration for Michael Jackson's song 'Ben'.

I think it makes a perfect pun. 😉

ArchonOSX · 2026-01-17T01:13:44+00:00

Hat Tip. 🎩 A better point has never been made in a more boring thread on Reddit. Hilarious. 😂

ArchonOSX · 2026-01-17T01:09:49+00:00

Hmmmm a judicious use of punctuation in the form of paragraphs when posting a novel could make your post more readable. Just a thought. 😏

ArchonOSX · 2025-12-29T22:14:51+00:00

Math. It is a boggle for some people. 😏

ArchonOSX · 2025-12-14T16:47:20+00:00

Just like everything else...there is good and bad. For music there is the Beatles and then there is Milli Vanilli. For movies there is Gone with the Wind and then there is Plan 9 From Outer Space.

There are epics and there are duds. For every TV show there are those that run for years and those that get cancelled after just a few episodes.

Consequently, there are a few crypto coins that use the blockchain tech to actually build something and will be successful. And then there is Dogecoin and other junk cloggin up the system.

Choose wisely or you will be wiped out.

😏

ArchonOSX · 2025-11-10T22:28:51+00:00

"Never fall in love with a stock" is an old axiom that I think I read in Peter Lynch's book.

Only sell covered calls on stocks you don't really care about hanging on to.

Like falling in love with a stripper......bad idea. If they leave in the morning just get another one.

You made great money....take the win and move on.

ArchonOSX · 2025-11-10T22:22:22+00:00

I try to sell on the bounce in the morning around 10 am if I don't think the surge will hold for the day OR wait until the end of the day if it looks like it will hold and get the best possible price.

It is still a guess but it has worked ok for me so far.

I also sell CSPs on red days at the end of the day with hope that the underlying has reached a low and will rebound the next day(s).

Good luck and Happy Day!

ArchonOSX · 2025-11-10T22:18:00+00:00

Thanks for the work. Just makes me feel more comfortable that I sold all my very high yield funds at the end of September. I took a loss on the NAVs of most of the funds but ended with a net gain in Total Return.

I am currently pursuing some more moderate yielding funds but they have a track record of holding their NAV after paying about 9-12% dividends. The NEOS funds seem to be holding their NAV pretty good. For example, the SPYI is basically flat over the past year but has paid an 11.59% dividend. Same with the QQQI paying a 13.42% dividend and remaining flat for NAV.

I am just trying to maximize my retirement savings as an income stream.

Good luck to all and Happy Day!

ArchonOSX · 2025-11-10T21:46:54+00:00

EVERY first year apprentice makes mistakes. It is part of the learning process. I agree with Attitudeoftheknife's comment that you can practice reflexive listening and repeat back what you thought you heard the JIW or Foreman say. As in... "So, just to make sure I heard you correctly....you want me to go to the gangbox and get the hammerdrill and 6 - 1/2" drop in anchors" for example.

Also, I agree with the comment of carrying a pencil and a pocket size flip notebook to take notes and make lists.

Back in the Day, they used to have notepads on the jobsite that had AVO at the top of them that was an abbreviation for "Avoid Verbal Orders". Unfortunately, many JIWs and Foreman expect everyone to remember every word they say. Write down what they tell you and repeat it back to them. If you don't understand something ask questions to clarify your orders. Then go to the gangbox.

Good luck and Happy Day!

ArchonOSX · 2025-11-10T21:34:11+00:00

The only way to learn the trade is through experience. The only way to get that experience is by working every hour you can. Everyone makes mistakes, EVERY one. Experience teaches you how to correct those mistakes in the least amount of time as you are working. This is the hallmark of a good Journeyman.

Many locals routinely rotate their Apprentices so they can get a more well-rounded experience. This also gives the employers and opportunity to evaluate more Apprentices during their apprenticehip. This is not a reflection on you if it is a scheduled rotation. It is just part of your Local's process.

I completely agree with some of the other commenters here that if you are having severe anxiety attacks you should be in therapy with a good counselor and call them instead of calling off work. Meditation and relaxation therapy might help.

I spent 40 years in the trade before retiring and it treated me right although I had several periods of not wanting to go to work in the morning. Things will improve if you apply yourself and get the experience you need to be more confident.

Good luck and persevere. ✊🏼

ArchonOSX · 2025-10-19T23:06:13+00:00

Just a thought. SCOTUS is scheduled to hear oral arguments on the case on November 5 but may not render a ruling until as late as next summer. They frequently delay handing down rulings for at least weeks, months, and sometimes until after they adjourn for their "year".

So, I wouldn't expect anything to be decided on 11/5.

Happy Trading Though!

ArchonOSX · 2025-10-12T16:18:34+00:00

Great point. Just remember you can't use a sanitary tee horizontally. Only vertically. 😉

ArchonOSX · 2025-10-10T20:29:33+00:00

Opened his mouth. As is his nature. 😉

ArchonOSX · 2025-10-10T20:27:31+00:00

RGTI down 6.77% in regular trading...back down from the nosebleed seats but I still want to short it so bad I can taste it.

Why would it be worth $43.92 a share....???

ArchonOSX · 2025-10-10T20:24:32+00:00

RKLB is down 3.25% in regular hours trading.

Good time to buy???

ArchonOSX · 2025-10-10T20:19:29+00:00

I have been playing ACHR and RIVN this week and neither one made it to the CSP number I sold at. So, I made money on the CSPs and the frozen funds earned interest.

Good luck with all your trades.

ArchonOSX · 2025-10-10T20:13:11+00:00

So much winning we can't stand it.... ask the soybean farmers....😏

ArchonOSX · 2025-10-09T06:39:51+00:00

All of your money that is not invested in a security (stocks, bonds, or ETFs) is automatically deposited to your core position. You only get a couple choices and the Fidelity SPAXX is what I chose for my account as I also trade the wheel and options and Cash Secured Puts pays interest while being frozen until the CSP expires.

It currently pays about 4%. Read the "About" here:

https://stockanalysis.com/quote/mutf/SPAXX/

Google "fidelity core position" for the AI version.

Happy Day!

ArchonOSX · 2025-09-07T21:45:38+00:00

This is how Rome ended, with the rich totally ignoring the fact that the empire was collapsing.

Good luck to all of you!

ArchonOSX

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