PREMIUM SELLING: SOLD SRPT AUG 26TH 10 SHORT PUT... for a 1.30 ($130)/contract credit. I probably could have worked for a better fill by $5-$10, but wanted to get this last trade on before the close.
Metrics:
Probability of Profit: 86%
Max Profit: $130/contract
Max Loss: Undefined
Buying Power Effect: $100/contract
Break Even: 8.70
Notes: I'll look to take this off at 50% max. It's a trade, not an investment ... .
SRPT
SOLD SRPT JUNE 17TH 6 SHORT PUTAlthough there are some warts on this particular trade (namely, the reason why SRPT tanked today) and the fact that liquidity in the options is not that great, I couldn't resist getting over $100 credit on a short 6 .... .
Metrics:
Probability of Profit: 65%
Max Profit: $125/contract
Max Loss: $475 (the strike price minus the credit received).
Notes: Some price discovery may be worthwhile here. I got filled for $118, but if I'd been slightly more patient, I probably could have gotten a few more bucks out of it. I'll look to take it off at 50% max profit.