To The Moon

: How I Managed My IWM Assignment and Turned It into a Strategic Win 💼📈

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1. Assignment Doesn’t Mean Loss — It’s a New Beginning 🔄

On August 2, 2025, I was assigned 100 shares of IWM (iShares Russell 2000 ETF) at $217 through a short put contract that expired August 1, 2025. Many investors panic when an option is assigned, but I see it as a strategic entry at a pre-agreed price — and in this case, a fair one. Since I was prepared with the cash, this wasn’t a shock; it was a calculated step. Assignment just meant I bought IWM at a discount versus where I thought the market might head next.

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2. Capturing Premiums on the Way In: Sell First, Buy Back Later 💸

Before assignment, I sold an IWM PUT (Aug 1, 2025, $217 strike) for $0.97, locking in some front-end premium. That premium reduced my effective entry cost to $216.03 if you include it. After assignment, I didn’t sit idle — I immediately repositioned myself for longer-term gains, pivoting to longer-dated puts.

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3. Playing the Spread with Longer Expiry: February 2026 💼

I moved into IWM PUTs expiring February 20, 2026, executing two separate spreads:

• 215 Strike PUT

• Bought at $12.11

• Sold at $12.20

• Net Profit: $0.09 (small arbitrage opportunity captured within minutes)

• 220 Strike PUT

• Bought at $14.36

• Sold at $14.56

• Net Profit: $0.20

These micro arbitrages weren’t large, but because I moved fast and kept capital rotating, I was able to generate small profits repeatedly, especially useful when managing a portfolio with active income goals.

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4. Strategic Outcome: Assigned, Hedged, and Profit-Minded 📊

This activity reflects my general strategy — I don’t fear assignments. Instead, I welcome them when I’m prepared, and I hedge immediately or position myself for further gains using longer-dated puts. Selling at-the-money or slightly out-of-the-money puts with rich premiums (due to volatility or time) lets me lock in yields even in choppy markets.

The key principle? Every option trade is an entry or an exit — not a win or a loss by itself. It’s how you manage what follows that defines the real outcome.

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Summary 🧾

• Assigned IWM at $217? ✅ Planned and welcomed.

• Sold short puts before assignment? ✅ Collected $0.97 premium.

• Used longer-term puts for arbitrage? ✅ Extracted $0.09 and $0.20 spreads.

• Effective mindset? ✅ Stay active, keep capital moving, and profit from volatility.

This is how I turn routine option mechanics into predictable cash flow and strategic entries — not just speculation. 📈💪

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