Wednesday, July 23, 2025

Options Trade Recap: Recent Put Sales

 Here’s a comprehensive recap of three recent options trades, all focused on generating premium income by selling put options on TSLL and MSTX. Each trade represents a different level of risk, timeframe, and strategic intent.

1. 

  • : July 21, 2025

  • : $10.5

  • : 5

  • : $0.34 per contract

  • : $169.80

  • : About 10 days

:

  • Targeted a short-term, high-yielding premium.

  • Willing to own TSLL at an effective price of $10.16 if assigned.

  • Benefited from a cushion with TSLL trading well above the strike at trade time.

2. 

  • : July 21, 2025

  • : $9.5

  • : 5

  • : $0.16 per contract

  • : $79.79

  • : About 10 days

:

  • More conservative: strike was further out-of-the-money.

  • Effective entry if assigned would be just $9.34 per share.

  • Layered approach with previous $10.5 strike, aiming for additional premium and a lower possible entry.

3. 

  • : July 22, 2025

  • : $39

  • : 1

  • : $0.75 per contract

  • : $74.96

  • : 3 days

:

  • Sold a near-the-money put for substantial short-term premium.

  • Short duration enhanced time decay benefits.

  • Comfortable owning MSTX at an effective price of $38.25 if assigned, positioning for a possible entry at a favorable level.


  •  remains the primary goal: selling puts allows you to collect yield while targeting desired entry prices.

  •  on the same underlying (TSLL) helps manage risk and offers a methodical path toward portfolio-building.

  •  (MSTX 7/25) provide rapid premium decay, with the trade-off of increased assignment risk if the underlying moves against the position.

  • Across all trades, the underlying thesis is willingness to own at lower prices should the options be assigned, making these strategies best suited for investors comfortable with potential stock acquisition.

Disclaimer: These trades and strategies are for illustrative purposes only. Options involve risks and may not be suitable for all investors. Perform your own due diligence before implementing similar strategies.

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