Welcome back to episode 5 of my Bull Put Spreads Live Trading Series! Even though I planned to update the portfolio only a couple of times a month, I’m here on Day 2 to show you how I executed my first roll in this account. In this video, you’ll learn: ✅ How I rolled a SPY bull put spread to extend the holding period by 7 days ✅ The step-by-step process of rolling out 8 days and bringing in an extra $8.01 ✅ Why this adjustment is part of my planned strategy and how it helps manage risk The roll itself only took 5 minutes, but I’ve put together a detailed breakdown to make it easy for you to follow and apply to your own trades. Whether you’re new to options trading or want to refine your skills, this is a must-watch! 🎥 Support the Channel: Instead of "buying me a coffee," grab my $9.99 ebook packed with practical investing strategies—you can read it on your computer, tablet or Kindle. It helps you and supports free content like this! The Novice Investor's Guide to Stocks, Funds, and Options, Second Edition; available at Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Novice-Investors-Guide-Stocks-Options-ebook/dp/B0CMD5SMFH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2T199NCWA2KCP&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.HkS9hNJb1Fn9x4huphXD8D3X6Kbny6PpF4Dks6pmevLtiDQQppPo2zJGkKwZuWh5_f0EH6UUB6Z_ZSNP-d2oro2fGUU36TuQ5Xk95jCU3-tMiUgDLJD170n-6JkZxv5MJne1BRXx9rV9hJCJ1qA2eu3G_tp1Pnjs-IIvcphV-2OAnpQARF49zRZcjkzA8mxsaU6hmI2Xl1YKGYoIEM770N8VyxeooCIMcnqqjtAHvvM.n3-1lRUGE21lrtzGfUgzkyVj-SH5um1dW9vBtbSd9j0&dib_tag=se&keywords=novice+investors+guide+to+stocks&qid=1737564379&sprefix=novice+investors+guide+to+stocks%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-1 I promise transparent views of my success and my challenges. If you are looking for to grow your options trading knowledge, this video is packed with insights. Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at my real trades, including tips on maintaining flexibility and minimizing risk. 📊 Want to take your trading to the next level? Comment below with your questions or thoughts—I’d love to include them in future videos. If you're new to bull put spreads or looking to build a foundational understanding of this strategy, check out my 5-part Bull Put Spreads Educational Series. In those videos, I break down the basics, how to set up trades, calculate metrics, and manage risk step-by-step. Watch the educational series here. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw9q3DlnLl3BtKuzVkyAAVt1ah8jzr8HN Follow my options trading click by click on the ThinkorSwim web based platform at Schwab. I trade cash secured puts and covered calls and buy shares to hold for dividends and capital gains. If you're looking to deepen your understanding of financial markets and master the art of options trading, you're in the right place. I aim to provide you with insightful, easy-to-follow content that can help you become a more confident and successful trader. I invite you to visit Saylor Financial Fundamentals. My website offers a wealth of resources, including links to comprehensive courses, detailed articles, and practical tools designed to support your trading journey. Explore our other offerings: Read the Book: Gain deeper insights and practical knowledge with The Novice Investor’s Guide to Stocks, Funds, and Options, Second Edition.. Check it out on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Novice-Investors-Guide-Stocks-Options-ebook/dp/B0CMD5SMFH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=7EUPW385OWXR&keywords=novice+investors+guide+saylor&qid=1699710298&sprefix=saylor+novic%2Caps%2C160&sr=8-1 Self-Paced Udemy Courses: Enhance your skills with detailed, interactive Udemy courses. Enroll now at: https://www.udemy.com/user/patricia-saylor-2/ Live Instruction via Zoom: Looking for personalized guidance? Book a one-on-one session with me on Fiverr for tailored advice and strategies: https://www.fiverr.com/patsay I believe in empowering investors with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed. So, while you're here enjoying our videos, don't forget to check out Saylor Financial Fundamentals for more valuable content and tools that can help you reach your financial goals: https://www.saylorfinancialfundamentals.com/. Thank you for watching, and happy trading!

Welcome to episode 4 of my Bull Put Spreads Live Trading Series! I'm ready to make a fresh start with about $2500 in cash after turning an initial $1,500.50 investment into $2,516 in just a few months. I’m resetting my options trading portfolio with a fresh strategy and I’m sharing my process of setting up 8 bull put spreads on four popular ETFs—IWM, QQQ, SPY, and GLD—while keeping over $900 in reserve for potential trade repairs. I’ll walk you through: ✅ How I allocate and manage a small account for consistent growth ✅ The logic behind choosing four ETFs with diversified expiration dates for this strategy ✅ My simple, daily routine for monitoring and adjusting trades And I promise transparent views of my success and my challenges. If you are looking for to grow your options trading knowledge, this video is packed with insights. Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at my real trades, including tips on maintaining flexibility and minimizing risk. 📊 Want to take your trading to the next level? Comment below with your questions or thoughts—I’d love to include them in future videos. If you're new to bull put spreads or looking to build a foundational understanding of this strategy, check out my 5-part Bull Put Spreads Educational Series. In those videos, I break down the basics, how to set up trades, calculate metrics, and manage risk step-by-step. Watch the educational series here. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw9q3DlnLl3BtKuzVkyAAVt1ah8jzr8HN Follow my options trading click by click on the ThinkorSwim web based platform at Schwab. I trade cash secured puts and covered calls and buy shares to hold for dividends and capital gains. If you're looking to deepen your understanding of financial markets and master the art of options trading, you're in the right place. I aim to provide you with insightful, easy-to-follow content that can help you become a more confident and successful trader. I invite you to visit Saylor Financial Fundamentals. My website offers a wealth of resources, including links to comprehensive courses, detailed articles, and practical tools designed to support your trading journey. Explore our other offerings: Read the Book: Gain deeper insights and practical knowledge with The Novice Investor’s Guide to Stocks, Funds, and Options, Second Edition.. Check it out on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Novice-Investors-Guide-Stocks-Options-ebook/dp/B0CMD5SMFH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=7EUPW385OWXR&keywords=novice+investors+guide+saylor&qid=1699710298&sprefix=saylor+novic%2Caps%2C160&sr=8-1 Self-Paced Udemy Courses: Enhance your skills with detailed, interactive Udemy courses. Enroll now at: https://www.udemy.com/user/patricia-saylor-2/ Live Instruction via Zoom: Looking for personalized guidance? Book a one-on-one session with me on Fiverr for tailored advice and strategies: https://www.fiverr.com/patsay I believe in empowering investors with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed. So, while you're here enjoying our videos, don't forget to check out Saylor Financial Fundamentals for more valuable content and tools that can help you reach your financial goals: https://www.saylorfinancialfundamentals.com/. Thank you for watching, and happy trading!

🎉 Portfolio Reset: $1,016 in Gains Locked In! 🎉 Ready to make a fresh start with more than $2800 in cash. (Look for Ep 4, coming soon.) In this video, I share an update on my bull put spreads portfolio, which I just reset to cash while locking in $1,016 in gains! While I did pay back a portion of my profits to close everything out, the reset allows me to diversify and build a stronger portfolio moving forward. Prior to the reset, I had closed positions in GLD and QQQ to expand and repair my IWM and SPY spreads. Now, I’m ready to start fresh with smaller spreads, four tickers, and a variety of expiration dates to better align with my trading goals and strategies. This reset gives me the flexibility to manage risk, diversify my positions, and rebuild a portfolio I feel confident about. Whether you're new to options trading or a seasoned pro, this series offers practical insights for navigating real market conditions. Follow along as I show you exactly how I balance risk, manage trades, and grow my portfolio in real-time. 👉 Subscribe for future episodes, where I’ll share trade setups, rolling strategies, and tips for mastering bull put spreads! 📊 Want to take your trading to the next level? Comment below with your questions or thoughts—I’d love to include them in future videos. If you're new to bull put spreads or looking to build a foundational understanding of this strategy, check out my 5-part Bull Put Spreads Educational Series. In those videos, I break down the basics, how to set up trades, calculate metrics, and manage risk step-by-step. Watch the educational series here. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw9q3DlnLl3BtKuzVkyAAVt1ah8jzr8HN Follow my options trading click by click on the ThinkorSwim web based platform at Schwab. I trade cash secured puts and covered calls and buy shares to hold for dividends and capital gains. If you're looking to deepen your understanding of financial markets and master the art of options trading, you're in the right place. I aim to provide you with insightful, easy-to-follow content that can help you become a more confident and successful trader. I invite you to visit Saylor Financial Fundamentals. My website offers a wealth of resources, including links to comprehensive courses, detailed articles, and practical tools designed to support your trading journey. Explore our other offerings: Read the Book: Gain deeper insights and practical knowledge with The Novice Investor’s Guide to Stocks, Funds, and Options, Second Edition.. Check it out on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Novice-Investors-Guide-Stocks-Options-ebook/dp/B0CMD5SMFH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=7EUPW385OWXR&keywords=novice+investors+guide+saylor&qid=1699710298&sprefix=saylor+novic%2Caps%2C160&sr=8-1 Self-Paced Udemy Courses: Enhance your skills with detailed, interactive Udemy courses. Enroll now at: https://www.udemy.com/user/patricia-saylor-2/ Live Instruction via Zoom: Looking for personalized guidance? Book a one-on-one session with me on Fiverr for tailored advice and strategies: https://www.fiverr.com/patsay I believe in empowering investors with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed. So, while you're here enjoying our videos, don't forget to check out Saylor Financial Fundamentals for more valuable content and tools that can help you reach your financial goals: https://www.saylorfinancialfundamentals.com/. Thank you for watching, and happy trading!

Will this be a brilliant recovery or a cautionary tale? Join me as I walk you through my latest trade repairs on SPY and IWM bull put spreads. With GLD and QQQ positions closed, all my available capital is tied up in these trades, and every decision is critical. I was happy with my trade management strategies when the market pulled back in December, but I was not prepared for the challenges of this week. I'm experiencing what I warned my viewers about when I started this series. In this video, I: Explain why I closed GLD and QQQ. Show you how I rolled SPY and IWM spreads out of the money. Break one of my own rules Analyze my real trading log to show every detail. Discuss strategies when your capital is fully committed. Whether these repairs turn into a win or a learning experience, there’s plenty to take away for traders managing challenging positions. I promised to show you the good, the bad and the ugly. Today was kind of bad and ugly. Whether you're new to options trading or a seasoned pro, this series offers practical insights for navigating real market conditions. Follow along as I show you exactly how I balance risk, manage trades, and grow my portfolio in real-time. 👉 Subscribe for future episodes, where I’ll share trade setups, rolling strategies, and tips for mastering bull put spreads! 📊 Want to take your trading to the next level? Comment below with your questions or thoughts—I’d love to include them in future videos. If you're new to bull put spreads or looking to build a foundational understanding of this strategy, check out my 5-part Bull Put Spreads Educational Series. In those videos, I break down the basics, how to set up trades, calculate metrics, and manage risk step-by-step. Watch the educational series here. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw9q3DlnLl3BtKuzVkyAAVt1ah8jzr8HN Follow my options trading click by click on the ThinkorSwim web based platform at Schwab. I trade cash secured puts and covered calls and buy shares to hold for dividends and capital gains. If you're looking to deepen your understanding of financial markets and master the art of options trading, you're in the right place. I aim to provide you with insightful, easy-to-follow content that can help you become a more confident and successful trader. I invite you to visit Saylor Financial Fundamentals. My website offers a wealth of resources, including links to comprehensive courses, detailed articles, and practical tools designed to support your trading journey. Explore our other offerings: Read the Book: Gain deeper insights and practical knowledge with The Novice Investor’s Guide to Stocks, Funds, and Options, Second Edition.. Check it out on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Novice-Investors-Guide-Stocks-Options-ebook/dp/B0CMD5SMFH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=7EUPW385OWXR&keywords=novice+investors+guide+saylor&qid=1699710298&sprefix=saylor+novic%2Caps%2C160&sr=8-1 Self-Paced Udemy Courses: Enhance your skills with detailed, interactive Udemy courses. Enroll now at: https://www.udemy.com/user/patricia-saylor-2/ Live Instruction via Zoom: Looking for personalized guidance? Book a one-on-one session with me on Fiverr for tailored advice and strategies: https://www.fiverr.com/patsay I believe in empowering investors with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed. So, while you're here enjoying our videos, don't forget to check out Saylor Financial Fundamentals for more valuable content and tools that can help you reach your financial goals: https://www.saylorfinancialfundamentals.com/. Thank you for watching, and happy trading!

Ever wonder how to grow a small trading account while keeping risk under control? In this first episode of my live trading series, I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes look at my real portfolio, showing how I’ve used bull put spreads to grow a $1,500 account into $2,610 in just three and a half months—without having any positions currently in the money. We’ll dive into: ✅ My active IWM trades, including how I rolled tested positions for ongoing income. ✅ The trade log I use to track performance, calculate returns, and guide decisions. ✅ Key portfolio management strategies, like holding 33% cash for adjustments and repairs. Whether you're new to options trading or a seasoned pro, this series offers practical insights for navigating real market conditions. Follow along as I show you exactly how I balance risk, manage trades, and grow my portfolio in real-time. 👉 Subscribe for future episodes, where I’ll share trade setups, rolling strategies, and tips for mastering bull put spreads! 📊 Want to take your trading to the next level? Comment below with your questions or thoughts—I’d love to include them in future videos. If you're new to bull put spreads or looking to build a foundational understanding of this strategy, check out my 5-part Bull Put Spreads Educational Series. In those videos, I break down the basics, how to set up trades, calculate metrics, and manage risk step-by-step. Watch the educational series here. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw9q3DlnLl3BtKuzVkyAAVt1ah8jzr8HN Follow my options trading click by click on the ThinkorSwim web based platform at Schwab. I trade cash secured puts and covered calls and buy shares to hold for dividends and capital gains. If you're looking to deepen your understanding of financial markets and master the art of options trading, you're in the right place. I aim to provide you with insightful, easy-to-follow content that can help you become a more confident and successful trader. I invite you to visit Saylor Financial Fundamentals. My website offers a wealth of resources, including links to comprehensive courses, detailed articles, and practical tools designed to support your trading journey. Explore our other offerings: Read the Book: Gain deeper insights and practical knowledge with The Novice Investor’s Guide to Stocks, Funds, and Options, Second Edition.. Check it out on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Novice-Investors-Guide-Stocks-Options-ebook/dp/B0CMD5SMFH/ref=sr_1_1?crid=7EUPW385OWXR&keywords=novice+investors+guide+saylor&qid=1699710298&sprefix=saylor+novic%2Caps%2C160&sr=8-1 Self-Paced Udemy Courses: Enhance your skills with detailed, interactive Udemy courses. Enroll now at: https://www.udemy.com/user/patricia-saylor-2/ Live Instruction via Zoom: Looking for personalized guidance? Book a one-on-one session with me on Fiverr for tailored advice and strategies: https://www.fiverr.com/patsay I believe in empowering investors with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed. So, while you're here enjoying our videos, don't forget to check out Saylor Financial Fundamentals for more valuable content and tools that can help you reach your financial goals: https://www.saylorfinancialfundamentals.com/. Thank you for watching, and happy trading!