Closed: ODAX April 2018 Iron Condor

Summary

Last Friday, I closed the remaining Put Spread at a small loss after seeing the DAX index breaking supports and making new year lows. As the time of this writing, five days later, I am still not sure whether that decision was precipitated.

DAX 30 on March 28. Source Investing

Too bad I did not close the spread when I was winning 70% of the premium received. Anyway, I wanted to close the spread as I do not plan to pay attention to the stock market during this Easter week.

Closed: ODAX March 2018 Put Spread

Summary

Today expires at max profit the Put Spread I opened after rolling the failed February 12100-11700 Put Spread.

DAX 30 on March 16th 2018. Source Investing

Given the very high IV when I opened it, and the sideways market since then, this was an easy ride and I chose to get all the premium for it. Moreover, this spread was only half the usual width, so the money at risk was half as well.

ODAX April 2018 Iron Condor: Closed Call Spread

Summary

Last Wednesday, after almost 30 days, no movement in the DAX index and a nice volatility contraction, I was able to close the Call side of the Iron Condor locking around 77% of the premium initially received.

DAX 30 on March 16th. Source Investing

There were still more than 5 weeks to go, so I preferred to take the money from the table, giving the index tendency for rallying (although it is taking a more bearish profile lately).