It was another profitable week for us at SPX Option Trader!  We ended this past week with +90% ROI in our SPX Daily Outlook, +95% ROI in our SPY Daily Outlook,  +200% ROI in our SPX Aggressive trader, +197 % ROI in our SPY Aggressive trader, +68% ROI in our Late Day Trader and +51% ROM in our SPX Spread Trader. Overall, it was a good week in all of our strategies.

Staying consistent in trading is one of the most powerful habits you can develop, and this past week has proven just how rewarding that consistency can be. With all strategies performing well and the Daily Outlook providing clear guidance each morning, the results speak for themselves. It’s a reminder that showing up every day with discipline, reviewing the outlook, and sticking to the plan pays off. Each successful trade builds confidence, and every challenge overcome strengthens your skill set.

A major benefit of day trading is the ability to start each day with a clean slate, free from the uncertainty and stress of overnight positions. This allows you to stay focused, clear-headed, and fully present as you prepare to trade. With a solid plan in place and the Daily Outlook as your guide, you’re set up to take advantage of fresh opportunities each morning. As we move into another exciting week, stay committed to your process, trust your preparation, and keep building on the success you’ve already achieved.

5/12/2025

Daily Outlook

Due to market conditions, there was no trade for us today.

Aggressive Trader

Due to market conditions, there was no trade for us today.

Spread Trader

Due to market conditions, there was no trade for us today.

Late Day Trader

Just before 1:55 p.m. we entered a call option trade. The market went our way briefly but then started to reverse. Given the volatility of the day, we weren’t willing to risk too much. As it pulled back, we exited our position just after 2:10 p.m. for -30%.  It didn’t go our way today, but we look forward to what tomorrow will bring!

5/13/2025

Daily Outlook

We forecast an up day in the market and entered our positions at 9:35 a.m.  The market went in our forecast direction and as it ran, we adjusted our trailing stop. Just after 9:45 a.m. we started using about a 25% trailing stop. As the market started to pull back, we exited our position just before 9:50 a.m. for +20% in SPX and +16% in SPY. Greater profit was possible later in the day for those that held their positions. We were able to capture some of the run in our Aggressive Trader. So, another profitable day and we look forward to what tomorrow will bring!

Aggressive Trader

We forecast an up day in the market and entered our positions at 9:35 a.m.  We exited our positions just before 10:20 a.m. for +177% in SPX +172% in SPY. Another profitable day and we look forward to what tomorrow will bring!

Spread Trader

We held our SPX Spread Trader position to the close for +43% ROM. Another profitable day and we look forward to what tomorrow will bring!

Late Day Trader

At 1:30 p.m. we entered a call option trade. The market went our way, and we hit nearly +70% and then the run stalled. We started using about a 40% trailing stop, and as it pulled back we exited our position just before 1:40 p.m. for +25%. Given the volatility of the day, not willing to risk any further.  Another profitable day and we look forward to what tomorrow will bring!

5/14/2025

Daily Outlook

We forecast a down day in the market and entered our positions just after 9:35 a.m.  The market went in our forecast direction and as it ran, we adjusted our trailing stop. Just after 9:45 a.m. we started using about a 20% trailing stop. As the market started to bounce, we exited our position just before 9:50 a.m. for +87% in SPX and +95% in SPY. So, another profitable day and we look forward to what tomorrow will bring!

Aggressive Trader

We forecast a down day in the market and entered our positions just after 9:35 a.m.  We exited our positions just before 10:00 a.m. for +50% in SPX +54% in SPY. Another profitable day and we look forward to what tomorrow will bring!

Spread Trader

We exited our SPX Spread Trade early for a return +4% ROM. Another profitable day and we look forward to what tomorrow will bring!

Late Day Trader

Just before 2:30 p.m. we entered a put option trade. The market went our way, and we quickly hit +45% and then it started to bounce. We started using about a 40% trailing stop, and as it rallied back we exited our position at 2:30p.m. for +5%. Given the volatility of the day, not willing to risk any further.  Another profitable day and we look forward to what tomorrow will bring!

5/15/2025

Daily Outlook

We forecast a down day in the market and entered our positions at 9:35 a.m.  As the market went in our forecast direction, we adjusted our trailing stop. Just after 9:40 a.m. we started using about a 30% trailing stop. As the market started to bounce, we exited our position just before 9:45 a.m. for -7% in SPX and -6% in SPY. A small drawdown, we look forward to what tomorrow will bring!

Aggressive Trader

We forecast a down day in the market and entered our positions at 9:35 a.m.  We exited our positions just before 9:55 a.m. for -7% in SPX -6% in SPY. A small drawdown, we look forward to what tomorrow will bring!

Spread Trader

We held our SPX Spread Trader position to the close for -48% ROM.  Just didn’t go our way, so we shake it off and look forward to what tomorrow will bring!

Late Day Trader

Just before 2 p.m. we entered a put option trade. The market went our way, and we hit over +90% and then it started to bounce. We started using about a 25% trailing stop, and as it rallied we exited our position just after 2:20 p.m. for +64%.  Another profitable day and we look forward to what tomorrow will bring!

5/16/2025

Daily Outlook

We forecast an up day in the market and entered our positions at 9:35 a.m.  We were focused on the support level of 5917 in SPX as our stop level. As the market broke that level, we exited our position just after 9:40 a.m. for -11% in SPX and -10% in SPY. A small drawdown, and we look forward to what next week will bring!

Aggressive Trader

We forecast an up day in the market and entered our positions at 9:35 a.m.  We exited our positions just after 10:10 a.m. for -21% in SPX -23% in SPY. A small drawdown, and we look forward to what next week will bring!

Spread Trader

We held our SPX Spread Trader position to the close for +52% ROM.  Another profitable day and we look forward to what next week will bring!

Late Day Trader

At 12:55 p.m. we entered a call option trade. The market started to go our way, and we hit nearly +25% and then it started to pull back. We were watching the strike price closely, and as it started to pull back through that level, we exited our position at 1:10 p.m. for +3%.  So basically, a flat day and we look forward to what next week will bring!