TRADE IDEA: VXX DEC 16TH 37/40 SHORT CALL VERTICAL
A short volatility trade here on the notion that VIX reverts to its mean in fairly short order post-election ... .
Metrics:
Probability of Profit: 57%
Max Profit: $105/contract
Max Loss/Buying Power Effect: $195/contract
Break Even: 38.05
Notes: This, in all likelihood, will require adjustment at open so that the break even is at or near current price. Look to set it up with the break even at current price and so that you obtain at least one-third the width of the spread in credit (in this case, $100 or more). Look to manage at 50% max profit.
Metrics:
Probability of Profit: 57%
Max Profit: $105/contract
Max Loss/Buying Power Effect: $195/contract
Break Even: 38.05
Notes: This, in all likelihood, will require adjustment at open so that the break even is at or near current price. Look to set it up with the break even at current price and so that you obtain at least one-third the width of the spread in credit (in this case, $100 or more). Look to manage at 50% max profit.
