Rolling the PDS in a 1-1-1 Trade

Market / Macro Context (from session commentary)

• Broad indices: NASDAQ down about ~1.75 points, described as a dull/flat tape.
• Volatility: VIX: 15.41 (low-volatility regime).
• Indicator mention: “VWOP slowly but surely going down” (indicator-specific; not otherwise defined).
• Technical levels / trend watch:
  • A repeated resistance ceiling around “6500 / 65 area” that has been very difficult to break.
  • Expectation of a big move either above or below that level.
  • Lean discussed toward eventually breaking above, but with a caveat that it could act like a triple/quadruple top and reverse downward.

Instruments / Tickers Explicitly Referenced

• TQQ: Used as the symbol for an account (“TQQ account”).
• E-mini / E-minis: Mentioned generally (no specific futures ticker cited).
• NASDAQ: Index referenced (no specific futures ticker given).

Portfolio / Options Strategy (Core of the Video)

The discussion centers on managing a repeating “1-1-1” options trade using rolling.

“1-1-1” Roll Framework (step-by-step)

1. Close a target position today (the “one that we need to close”).
2. Review position Greeks before/after adjustment:
   • Example Greek state mentioned: ~3 delta, theta ~41, and ~40% by power (buying power).
   • Emphasis on staying delta-neutral with strong theta.
3. Roll the short:
   • Specifically described as rolling 6050 → 6075 (same structure, “in the same name”).
   • Goal/rationale:
     • Generate additional premium (stated as “$2 credit”).
     • Reduce/align risk.
4. Tie the roll together with prior credit:
   • The new trade is described as a “fully paid for lottery ticket” because the credit from closing the naked put funds the structure/spread.
   • The added roll credit is characterized as not materially “doing anything” with buying power (as stated by the speaker).
5. Group positions for tracking:
   • Example: “1112 put debit spread” grouped under “one one one two.”

Profit-Taking / Timing Rules

For the “21-dayers” (≈21 DTE timeline)

• Preference: take them off around 85–90% profit.
• One example cited: 88% profit, but the speaker planned to wait until tomorrow.

Day/tenor management after rolling

• After rolling, the session notes:
  • Current set shows ~52 days on the remaining structure(s).
  • Tomorrow’s setup is described as having ~72 days.

Key Numbers, Risk Notes, and Explicit Cautions

Account / P&L snapshots

• “Little account”: up $27 (today).
• TQQ account:
  • down ~$2.81
  • but up ~$108 on the year

Options levels / credits / prices

• Planned roll attempt: close for about $150 debit (described as closing a “little puppy”).
• Roll credit mentioned: “another $2 credit” on 6050 → 6075.

Explicit risk management commentary

• “Remove the risk by 21 DTE” and avoid getting “too close to the sun” in a blow-up.
• Warning: “The shorts will hurt more than the put PDS will help.”
• Rule-of-thumb from another speaker:
  • Usually close around ~85% to free buying power (BP) for new trades.
• Flexibility/timing suggestions:
  • Close around 14–15 days to manage risk.
  • Final plan mentioned: do it tomorrow to “squeeze a little bit more,” then continue daily actions.

Disclosures / Disclaimers

• None explicitly stated in the subtitles (no “not financial advice” language appears).

Presenters / Sources Mentioned

• Brad
• PSG
• DB
• Mark
• Murf
• Mo
• Bobby (main participant)
• Brandon (responding with roll execution guidance)
• Tom King (referenced for grouping/roll visualization style)