I entered the SPX SEP2 13/SEP1 13 1720/1600/1700/1620 CALL/PUT/CALL/PUT double diagonal for a debit of $10. That is a margin amount of $2000 plus the debit of $10. for a trade cost of $2010.
Risk Graph
I have a goal of $75 and a max loss of $225. and will end the trade by the end of Friday 8/30.
Exited the Double diagonal today for $2010.for a profit of $130 less the $12 of commissions total $118.
Friday, August 16, 2013
Entered an SPX double diagonal My trade confirmation reads: BOT +1 DBL DIAG SPX 100 (Weeklys) SEP1 13/AUG5 13 1720/1600/1700/1620 CALL/PUT/CALL/PUT @-1.20 CBOEMARK=1659.20 IMPL VOL=14.34% weekly options and cost $1880. The goal is $125. and the Max loss is $375.
Risk Graph
We are looking to be out of this trade by August 22, 2013.