🐶 Options Puppy Trading Journal — A Choppy but Hopeful Week 💼
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🎯 My Trade Overview
This week has been a roller coaster for me — especially with my Palantir (PLTR) sell puts, which were down by a few thousand dollars. Despite the turbulence, I managed to stay composed and make a few decisive trades.
I executed a PLTR call spread on November 6, 2025:
• Buy: US 20251114 200.0 CALL at $0.1(1 lot) at 22:33:26
• Sell: US 20251114 200.0 CALL at $0.82 (1 lot) at 22:31:30
I received around a $0.30 x100 or $30 credit for the trade, locking in a small premium despite the volatility. It wasn’t much, but after a stressful week of market swings, that little win felt rewarding. I took control of my exposure and rotated strategically to reduce my downside risk.
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📰 Trump’s $2,000 Tariff Dividend — The Unexpected Stimulus
Just when the market felt uncertain, Donald Trump announced a $2,000 “tariff dividend” for most Americans. He claimed it would be funded through tariff revenues collected from imports, effectively acting like a one-time stimulus payment. While the plan is still surrounded by legal questions, the announcement alone was enough to stir up market optimism.
As I read the headlines and watched futures spike, I immediately sensed a “risk-on” sentiment forming. Tech stocks began to recover, and cryptos were pumping, which to me was a clear sign that liquidity and optimism were returning. If Trump’s plan materializes, it could trigger consumer spending and market enthusiasm — a strong bullish setup for growth and AI-driven names like PLTR, NVIDIA (NVDA), and Netflix (NFLX).
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📊 Market Effects and My Strategic Moves
1. Risk-On Bias Returns 🟢
The promise of a $2,000 payment acts as an instant liquidity injection. Historically, such announcements drive tech and growth stocks higher. I could feel the wave forming — liquidity fuels momentum, and momentum fuels profits.
2. Volatility and Hedging Adjustments ⚖️
Even though I was down a few thousand on my PLTR sell puts, I reminded myself that volatility is my friend as an options trader. Elevated volatility means richer premiums. My call spread helped offset some of the unrealized losses, providing balance when markets moved fast.
3. Correlation Between My Holdings 🔗
I continued to dollar-cost average into Netflix, PLTR, and NVIDIA throughout the week. I chose these names intentionally — Netflix benefits from higher consumer spending, PLTR from government and AI expansion, and NVIDIA from every AI-related trend. My conviction remains strong.
4. Discipline in Execution 💰
I was proud of how I stayed disciplined despite the chaos. I captured the $0.09 premium difference between my buy and sell on PLTR calls. It’s small, but consistency compounds. My trading journal reminds me that I don’t need home runs every week — I just need steady hits.
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🧭 My Strategic View for Next Week
• I’ll keep my conviction in PLTR, NVDA, and NFLX. The stimulus speculation gives me a macro tailwind.
• I’ll evaluate my PLTR put positions, as they’ve been dragging my unrealized P/L. I usually sell puts with a delta above 0.30, but I might consider rolling them down or out for better safety and theta decay.
• I’ll monitor volatility closely. If implied volatility stays high, I’ll sell more premium. If it cools down, I may buy some protective puts to guard against sudden reversals.
• My margin usage remains below 50%, maintaining a solid cushion. That’s my safety principle — never overextend.
• I’ll continue dollar-cost averaging into Netflix and NVIDIA on dips. These two have long-term potential regardless of weekly noise.
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💭 My Reflection on the Week
This week tested my patience and my emotional control. Watching my PLTR puts go underwater wasn’t easy, but I reminded myself that losses are temporary if my conviction is solid and my strategy sound.
I learned that balancing my book with call spreads helped reduce overall exposure. Selling the PLTR call at $0.65 after buying at $0.56 may not sound glamorous, but it proved I can trade strategically even in choppy waters. My mindset is shifting — from chasing big wins to managing risk elegantly, like a calm investor enjoying a sunset view from my private balcony.
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🧘 My Plan Going Forward
I’ll continue refining my PLTR strategy — possibly rolling down puts and selling calls on rallies. I’ll keep scaling into Netflix and NVIDIA, both of which are integral to the modern digital economy. And most importantly, I’ll stay level-headed no matter how wild the headlines get.
Trump’s $2,000 dividend talk may just be political theater, but markets trade on sentiment as much as on fundamentals. If optimism spreads, I’ll ride the wave. If it fades, I’ll lean on my premiums and disciplined hedging.
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🚀 Final Thoughts
As I look back on this week, I realize how far I’ve come as a trader. From managing emotional swings to executing spreads with precision, I’m building a resilient system. Trump’s announcement reminded me that news creates opportunity — and I was prepared to take advantage.
While I faced some red on my PLTR puts, my Netflix, NVIDIA, and fractional buys softened the blow. I ended the week not in fear, but in control.
Sitting in my quiet high-value home, I poured a glass of wine and wrote this journal with a smile — because even in a choppy week, I made progress. The key isn’t perfection; it’s consistency, discipline, and the courage to keep learning. Next week, I’ll step back into the market sharper, calmer, and ready to seize every premium the market gives me. 🏡✨$Alphabet(GOOGL)$
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