Weekly Options Trading Recap: March 30 - April 3, 2026
This week in options trading saw a mix of outcomes with a focus on credit spreads. Here’s a recap of the trades executed during the week, along with insights into the strategies used.
Trade Overview
- 2026-03-30: $SPY Call Credit Spread - PENDING
- 2026-03-31: $QQQ Call Credit Spread - LOSS
- 2026-04-01: $QQQ Call Credit Spread - WIN
- 2026-04-02: $TSLA Put Credit Spread - PENDING
- 2026-04-03: $QQQ Call Credit Spread - PENDING
Week Stats
- Total picks: 5
- Closed trades: 2
- Wins: 1
- Win rate: 50%
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) with a different strike price or expiration date. This strategy allows traders to limit their risk while potentially profiting from the difference in premiums.
In this week’s trades, we utilized call credit spreads on $QQQ, which involve selling call options at a lower strike price while buying call options at a higher strike price. The goal is for the underlying asset to remain below the strike price of the sold call option, allowing the trader to keep the premium received from the trade.
Weekly Performance Analysis
The week started with a pending trade on $SPY, which has yet to be executed. On March 31, a $QQQ call credit spread resulted in a loss, followed by a successful trade on April 1 that yielded a win. This fluctuation in performance highlights the inherent risks in options trading.
On April 2, another pending trade was placed on $TSLA, and on April 3, another $QQQ call credit spread was also pending. With a total of five picks this week, the closed trades resulted in a win rate of 50%, reflecting the unpredictable nature of the market.
Conclusion
As we conclude this week’s recap, it’s important to remember that options trading carries significant risks. Each trade should be approached with careful consideration and an understanding of the potential outcomes. For those interested in learning more about options trading strategies or tracking performance, consider visiting our 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.