Weekly Options Trading Recap: January 19 - January 23, 2026
This week in options trading was marked by a focus on call credit spreads, particularly in the $QQQ, and a pending trade in $PLTR. Here’s a detailed recap of the trades executed during this period.
Trade Overview
- Total picks: 5
- Closed trades: 1
- Wins: 1
- Win rate: 100%
Trade Breakdown
- 2026-01-19: Executed a $QQQ Call Credit Spread - WIN
- 2026-01-20: $QQQ Call Credit Spread - PENDING
- 2026-01-21: $QQQ Call Credit Spread - PENDING
- 2026-01-22: $QQQ Call Credit Spread - PENDING
- 2026-01-23: $PLTR Put Credit Spread - PENDING
Understanding Credit Spreads
Credit spreads are a popular options trading strategy that involves selling one option and buying another option of the same class (puts or calls) on the same underlying asset. The goal is to capitalize on the difference in premiums received and paid, allowing traders to potentially profit from price movements while limiting risk.
In this week's recap, we focused on call credit spreads with the $QQQ. A call credit spread involves selling a call option at a specific strike price while simultaneously buying another call option at a higher strike price. This strategy is typically employed when a trader anticipates that the underlying asset will not rise above the strike price of the sold call option before expiration.
Performance Summary
During this week, we successfully closed one trade with a win in the $QQQ call credit spread, achieving a win rate of 100%. The remaining trades are currently pending, and we will monitor their progress in the upcoming weeks.
Next Steps
As we move forward, it’s essential to continue analyzing market conditions and adjusting strategies accordingly. For those interested in learning more about options trading and credit spreads, we encourage you to explore our educational resources.
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Disclaimer: This is educational content only, not financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Options trading involves significant risk of loss.