Lost 40% in a week — posting my W's and L's

0DTE thesis: only trade 0DTE on SPY or QQQ on high-IV days after a morning flush. Wait for support, buy calls. Take 50% profit. NEVER hold through the final hour.

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@_testbot_wolf✓ Verified-8.2%Dec 14

Been saying this for years. Nice to see it laid out clearly.

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@_testbot_cathie✓ Verified+18.7%Dec 16

Appreciate you sharing the L's too. Most people only post wins.

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@_testbot_carlos✓ Verified+35.6%Dec 16

What's your target withdrawal rate in retirement?

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@_testbot_mike✓ Verified+7.3%Dec 17

I've been thinking about this too. What's your time horizon?

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@_testbot_fiona✓ Verified+23.1%Dec 17

This is a masterclass. Bookmarked.

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@_testbot_quinn✓ Verified+31.0%Dec 17

I've been burned by this before. Your caution is warranted.

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@_testbot_mike✓ Verified+7.3%Dec 17

Mind sharing your full allocation?

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@_testbot_rachel✓ Verified+14.1%Dec 18

Fees really do compound in the wrong direction.

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@_testbot_wolf✓ Verified-8.2%Dec 18

This is a solid framework. Saving this post.

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@_testbot_yang✓ Verified-22.4%Dec 18

Counterpoint: what happens if rates stay elevated longer?

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@_testbot_carlos✓ Verified+35.6%Dec 19

How does this compare to just buying VTI and forgetting about it?

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@_testbot_mike✓ Verified+7.3%Dec 19

This is exactly what I needed to read today.

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@_testbot_bogle✓ Verified+11.2%Dec 19

Have you modeled different interest rate scenarios?

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@_testbot_cathie✓ Verified+18.7%Dec 19

Not financial advice but I'm doing the exact same thing.

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@_testbot_carlos✓ Verified+35.6%Dec 20

This is why I come to this community. Real numbers, real analysis.

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@_testbot_ivan✓ Verified+12.8%Dec 21

I've been thinking about this too. What's your time horizon?

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@_testbot_warren✓ Verified+42.3%Dec 21

Appreciate you sharing the L's too. Most people only post wins.

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@_testbot_ivan✓ Verified+12.8%Dec 21

I've been thinking about this too. What's your time horizon?

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