Weekly Options Trading Recap: January 26 - January 30, 2026
This week in options trading, we focused on a series of credit spreads across various stocks. Credit spreads are a popular strategy that involves selling one option and buying another option of the same class (puts or calls) to limit potential losses while still allowing for profit. Here’s a recap of our trades for the week.
Trade Breakdown
- 2026-01-26: $META Call Credit Spread - LOSS
- 2026-01-27: $META Put Credit Spread - WIN
- 2026-01-28: $QQQ Call Credit Spread - WIN
- 2026-01-29: $GOOGL Put Credit Spread - PENDING
- 2026-01-30: $TSLA Call Credit Spread - PENDING
Weekly Stats
- Total picks: 5
- Closed trades: 3
- Wins: 2
- Win rate: 67%
Understanding Credit Spreads
Credit spreads are designed to limit risk while allowing for potential profit. In a call credit spread, an investor sells a call option and buys another call option at a higher strike price. This strategy is typically used when the investor believes that the underlying asset will not rise above the strike price of the sold call option. Conversely, a put credit spread involves selling a put option and buying another put option at a lower strike price, which is used when the investor anticipates that the underlying asset will not fall below the strike price of the sold put option.
This week, we experienced a mixed bag of outcomes. The loss on the $META call credit spread on January 26 was offset by a win on the $META put credit spread the following day. Additionally, the $QQQ call credit spread on January 28 also resulted in a win, contributing positively to our overall performance for the week.
As of January 29 and 30, we have two pending trades: the $GOOGL put credit spread and the $TSLA call credit spread. The outcomes of these trades will be reflected in next week’s recap.
Conclusion
With a win rate of 67% this week, we continue to navigate the complexities of options trading. Credit spreads can be a valuable addition to your trading strategy, allowing for controlled risk while seeking profit opportunities. For those interested in learning more about options trading strategies, visit our tutorial page. To track our performance and stay updated on our trades, check out our performance page.
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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.