Weekly Options Trading Recap: February 16 - February 20, 2026
This week in options trading, we focused on five different credit spreads across various stocks. Each trade was initiated but remained pending throughout the week. Below is a detailed recap of our trades and the overall performance for the week.
Trade Overview
- 2026-02-16: $TSLA Put Credit Spread - PENDING
- 2026-02-17: $QQQ Call Credit Spread - PENDING
- 2026-02-18: $CRWD Put Credit Spread - PENDING
- 2026-02-19: $QQQ Call Credit Spread - PENDING
- 2026-02-20: $TSLA Call Credit Spread - PENDING
Weekly Statistics
- Total picks: 5
- Closed trades: 0
- Wins: 0
- Win rate: 0%
Understanding Credit Spreads
Credit spreads are a popular options trading strategy that involves the simultaneous buying and selling of options on the same underlying asset. The goal is to capitalize on the difference in premiums between the options. Here’s a brief overview of the types of credit spreads we focused on this week:
- Put Credit Spread: This strategy involves selling a put option and buying another put option at a lower strike price. It is typically used when the trader expects the underlying asset to stay above the strike price of the sold put option.
- Call Credit Spread: This strategy involves selling a call option and buying another call option at a higher strike price. It is generally employed when the trader believes that the underlying asset will remain below the strike price of the sold call option.
Both strategies are designed to limit potential losses while allowing for profit from the premium received from the sold options. However, it is important to note that all trades are subject to market risks and can result in losses.
Conclusion
As we wrap up this week, it’s important to remember that while we had no closed trades or wins, the strategies employed are still valuable in the context of options trading. The pending status of our trades indicates that we are still awaiting market movements that could impact the outcome of these positions.
For those interested in learning more about options trading strategies and performance, visit our tutorial page or check out our performance metrics. If you want to stay updated on our daily options picks, sign up at dailyoptionspick.com.
Disclaimer: This is educational content only, not financial advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Options trading involves significant risk of loss.