OPENING: GDX MARCH 20TH 27/32 SHORT STRANGLE

... for a 1.16 credit; delta -3.15/theta 1.60.

Notes: Going small here in the first expiry in which the short straddle pays greater than 10% of the stock price. Will add if necessary to delta balance.

Trade attivo:

Making a delta adjustment in the first expiry in which the at-the-money short straddle pays greater than 10% of the stock price: selling the April 17th 25/30.5 short strangle for a 1.09 credit; scratch at 2.25; delta/theta 8.85/2.67.

Trade chiuso manualmente:

Covering here for 1.75, .50/$50 profit. Will look to re-up with a clean setup in April.