It was a good week and a good month for us at SPX Option Trader. We ended this past week with +145% ROI in SPX Daily Outlook, +131% ROI in SPY Daily Outlook, +264% ROI in SPX Aggressive Trader, +241% ROI in SPY Aggressive Trader, +0% ROI in Late Day Trader, and +155% ROM in SPX Spread Trader.
We also ended August with +124% ROI in SPX Daily Outlook, +121% ROI in SPY Daily Outlook, +31% ROI in SPX Aggressive Trader, +110% ROI in SPY Aggressive Trader, -58% ROI in Late Day Trader, and +195% ROM in SPX Spread Trader.
With August ending on Monday, we were able to close out the month well and start September with a very strong week of trading. Results like this are always encouraging, but they do not change how we approach the market.
Each day stands on its own. We start with our market forecast, wait for the right setup, and manage the trade according to plan. Some days provide clear opportunity, and others do not. The key is not forcing trades when conditions are not favorable, and not getting careless when results are strong.
Celebrating wins is a good thing, and we certainly celebrate this past week and month. But strong results do not cause us to change our approach heading into next week. Discipline and consistency are key in both good weeks and more difficult weeks, and that remains our focus.
Remember, the markets are closed on Monday, September 7th for Labor Day. We will return on Tuesday. Have a great extended weekend.
The daily entries below are presented as a simple trade log showing the trading activity for each strategy. Real-time trade alerts include entry limits, profit targets, stop levels, and intraday updates as trades develop. Full trade details are available to members only.
8/31/2026
Daily Outlook
We forecast a down day and entered our positions in the 9:30 a.m. bar. We exited our positions in the 9:35 a.m. bar for +63% in SPX and +63% in SPY.
Aggressive Trader
We entered our positions in the 9:30 a.m. bar. We exited our positions in the 9:35 a.m. bar for +38% in SPX and +39% in SPY.
Spread Trader
We exited early for +17% ROM.
Late Day Trader
No trade due to market conditions.
9/1/2026
Daily Outlook
We forecast a down day and entered our positions in the 9:35 a.m. bar. We exited our positions in the 9:40 a.m. bar for -5% in SPX and -6% in SPY.
Aggressive Trader
We entered our positions in the 9:35 a.m. bar. We exited our positions in the 9:50 a.m. bar for -22% in SPX and -22% in SPY.
Spread Trader
We held to the close for +50% ROM.
Late Day Trader
No trade due to market conditions.
9/2/2026
Daily Outlook
We forecast an up day and entered our positions in the 9:30 a.m. bar. We exited our positions in the 10:05 a.m. bar for +71% in SPX and +60% in SPY.
Aggressive Trader
We entered our positions in the 9:30 a.m. bar. We exited our positions in the 10:25 a.m. bar for +172% in SPX and +158% in SPY.
Spread Trader
We held to the close for +40% ROM.
Late Day Trader
No trade due to market conditions.
9/3/2026
Daily Outlook
We forecast an up day and entered our positions in the 9:30 a.m. bar. We exited our positions in the 9:35 a.m. bar for +19% in SPX and +17% in SPY.
Aggressive Trader
We entered our positions in the 9:30 a.m. bar. We exited our positions in the 9:40 a.m. bar for +49% in SPX and +44% in SPY.
Spread Trader
We exited early for -4% ROM.
Late Day Trader
No trade due to market conditions.
9/4/2026
Daily Outlook
We forecast a down day and entered our positions in the 9:35 a.m. bar. We exited our positions in the 9:45 a.m. bar for -3% in SPX and -3% in SPY.
Aggressive Trader
We entered our positions in the 9:35 a.m. bar. We exited our positions in the 10:10 a.m. bar for +26% in SPX and +22% in SPY.
Spread Trader
We held to the close for +52% ROM.
Late Day Trader
No trade due to market conditions.