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week 1 december - steady start, anniversary trip prep

week 1 december done.

steady start to the month.

weekly numbers
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starting (dec 1): $517,640

ending (dec 7): $519,880

week 1 gain: +$2,240 (+0.43%)

trades: 6

wins: 5

losses: 1

win rate: 83%

breakdown
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monday-wednesday: normal premium selling

SPX put credit spreads. +$1,580

thursday-friday: lighter ahead of next week

taking profits, reducing exposure. +$660

year-end mode working
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reduced sizing (-20%) kept risk low.

tighter profit targets meant quicker exits.

would have made ~$300 more at normal sizing.

worth the peace of mind during volatile december.

next week
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dec 8-12: normal trading, then anniversary prep

dec 13-16: BIG BEAR TRIP

no trading. algos monitor only.

A. still has no idea.

packed the bags while she was at work friday.

hidden in the closet.

the anticipation
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6 days until we leave.

cabin is booked. restaurant reserved.

she’s going to love the snow.

hope I can keep the secret that long.


2:42am sunday. week 1 december done. +$2,240 (+0.43%) on 6 trades, 83% wr. year-end mode working. reduced sizing worth peace of mind. account $519,880. anniversary trip in 6 days. bags packed and hidden. A. still doesn’t know.

-AK

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