@market_moves: Step 1: Pick 3 to 5 tickers you actually understand. I’d rather know TQQQ and SOXL inside out than chase 20 random stocks because their premiums look attractive. Step 2: Wait for a red day. Selling puts when everything is green usually means collecting less premium. I want fear in the market, not excitement. Step 3: Check implied volatility. I look for IV above 50% because higher volatility generally means richer premiums. But higher premiums also mean higher risk. Step 4: Check the trend. I want both my daily and weekly EMA clouds green before considering an entry. If they're red, I wait. Step 5: Avoid earnings. I don't want an unexpected earnings report sending a stock down 20% while I'm holding a short put. I wait until the announcement is over. Step 6: Sell puts around 30 days to expiration. That gives me a reasonable window to collect premium without tying up my capital for months. Step 7: Look for around 5% premium potential. If the setup doesn't offer enough compensation for the risk, I skip it. There's no reason to force a trade. Step 8: Set a GTC order at 50% profit. If I collect $1,000 in premium, I'll place an order to buy the put back for $500. I don't need to squeeze every dollar out of it. Step 9: Keep around 30% in cash. Having capital available means I can handle unexpected moves and still have money ready when another opportunity appears. Step 10: Repeat the process, not the excitement. Once a trade closes, I go back to cash and wait for another setup that meets my rules. Some weeks that means doing absolutely nothing. #optionsselling

Matt | Stock Options Trading

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