The market just dropped hard, fear is everywhere — and I’m getting ready to sell puts into the weakness.
Here’s exactly why, and the rules that keep it from becoming a disaster.
What You’ll Learn
- Why a sell-off is one of the best times to sell premium
- How cash-secured puts improve in a sell-off
- Rule 1: Only quality names
- Rule 2: Don’t catch the falling knife
- Rule 3: Sell below the current price
- Rule 4: Size small
- Rule 5: Be willing to be assigned
- Real trade examples
- Why long-term puts held up far better than short-term puts during the volatility spike
- What can go wrong
Featured Videos
Timestamps
- 00:00 Start
- 00:28 Why Fear Is an Opportunity
- 01:11 Why Put Selling Works
- 01:49 Rules to Stay Safe
- 03:11 Real Examples
- 05:29 The Risks
- 06:17 Cash Is a Position
- 06:50 Summary
Helpful Resources
- CSP Calculator
- Option Wheel Tracker Spreadsheet
- Wheel eBook
- How to Fix Losing Options Trades
- 10-Part Iron Condor Course
- Options Trading 101
- OTIQ Best Articles
- Master Credit Spreads
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