Thursday Shopping List

Introducing new features

Due to the positive reception of our recent trades in VXX, EWZ, and TUR, we're introducing a new feature starting today. The concept is straightforward: Every Thursday, we'll share a selection of trades that are 1 Day to Expiry (DTE). You'll enter these trades on Thursday, just before the market closes, and plan to exit on Friday, as close to the expiration as possible.

If you find yourself assigned, exit the position immediately. This isn't the time for convoluted strategies like "wheeling" or trying to "generate income with the newly acquired underlying in your portfolio."

The rationale behind this approach is to tap into the opportunity presented by price-insensitive buyers seeking last-minute hedges for various reasons—often due to compliance requirements—thereby causing noticeable price distortions in the options markets. For a deeper understanding of this strategy's mechanics, we encourage you to revisit our recent articles.

While we'd love to share specific strikes and entry prices, the limitations of our newsletter format mean we have to keep some details under wraps: sending out real-time updates would cross the thin line from valuable content into potential spam territory.

That said, we're contemplating launching a Discord channel to provide more immediate and interactive discussions. However, we're keen on fostering a vibrant community, not just a one-way signal broadcast. So, if you're interested and willing to be an active participant, please let us know by sending us an email at info@sharpetwo.com.

Now, back to our Thursday Shopping List. We've pinpointed five tickers worth monitoring from Thursday's close to Friday's session. These selections are based on historical patterns where we've noticed significant price distortions, often triggered by traders seeking hedges or speculative positions in anticipation of potential market movements. Keep in mind that these trades carry their own set of risks, and it's essential to approach them with a responsible investment mindset. Here's a brief disclaimer for those who like to push the envelope:

Sharpe Two is intended for informational purposes only, not as financial advice. The insights shared, particularly in our Thursday Shopping List, are designed to highlight potential market anomalies worth your attention and further investigation. It's crucial to conduct your own research and consider these ideas with a measured and informed approach. Engaging with these suggestions is at your sole discretion and risk.

As a publication committed to integrity and long-term value, you can trust that our research is thorough and conducted with the highest diligence. For those interested in diving deeper or seeking direct engagement, we offer consultation sessions at $250 per hour, promising insights far more valuable than your latest misstep on the market. That being said, our analysis is rooted in extensive data analysis, with no reliance on technical analysis—nor will there ever be.

One last thing - here's a snapshot of what our Thursday Shopping List would have yielded over the past year, based on an equal exposure strategy across the selected tickers, aiming to collect $1 of premium per straddle.

Not bad, right? To gain a new perspective on the market and explore these opportunities, simply subscribe and join us in exploring market dynamics through a different lens.