May 8th Trade Recap – $5K and $100K

Daily Trade Recap: May 8, 2025

Welcome to your daily options income recap, where we walk through real trades across both our $5K and $100K model portfolios. These trades highlight disciplined exit strategies and profit-taking, reinforcing how small, consistent wins compound over time.


$100K Account Activity

✅ Closed: $MSTX May 9 $40 Put

  • Buyback Price: $25
  • Total Profit: $200
  • Comment: Booked profits early with just a day to expiration, locking in gains while reducing exposure.

✅ Closed: $CRWV May 16 $47.5 Put

  • Buyback Price: $190
  • Total Profit: $520
  • Comment: Excellent result on this premium-rich position. Exited early to redeploy capital and avoid pin risk.

✅ Closed: $OKLO May 9 $26.5 Put

  • Buyback Price: $40
  • Total Profit: $105
  • Comment: Exited a short-term put a day before expiration with profits realized. A textbook exit that keeps the win rate high.

$5K Account Activity

✅ Closed: $QBTS May 16 Put

  • Buyback Price: $26
  • Total Profit: $69
  • Comment: A solid win on a micro-cap play. Keeping risk minimal while generating consistent income.

Strategy Insights

  • Early Exit = Smart Exit: Taking profits before expiration reduces tail risk and frees up capital.
  • Defined Risk: All trades followed cash-secured or covered strategies, keeping risk transparent and manageable.
  • Capital Efficiency: Smaller trades still contributed meaningful returns, especially for the $5K account.

Final Thoughts

May 8th showcased our focus on risk-managed income generation across account sizes. These closed trades demonstrate the value of following a repeatable system with clear exit points.

Stay disciplined. Stay consistent. Let your winners stack.


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