April 30, 2019 - MDT Alert (GRUB)

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GRUB has not reacted the way I expected at all. And because of this, I am going to suggest you close the position.

Part of the reason is that I suggested short-dated options and you need the stock to move in your direction right from the beginning of the trade.

I would rather preserve some capital as opposed to run the risk of losing the whole position.

Here is how to close the trade:

Sell to Close May 4th $66 call for $0.90

Buy to Close May 4th $70 call for $0.10

The net credit will be $0.80 per spread. This will result in a loss of $0.40 per spread or $200 if you traded the suggested 5 lot.

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