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Bas,

Rolling-down is one of our exit strategy choices to avoid exercise, as is simply closing the option position.

Now, rolling-down will result in an option debit, so the question is; do we want to remain in a position that has turned against us?

By closing, we limit our losses and use the cash to enter a new position and start the mitigation process.

Rolling down will decrease the chance of exercise and cost less than closing alone, but it will work against us if share price continues to decline in value.

Alan

I am wondering: Why not roll the strike down to the 125 put in the June expiration?

Or just let assignment happen and wait for the stock to recover a bit?

What are your thoughts on this? If the stock drops below the 3% and i need to buy it back there is a realized loss?

Kind regards and it’s so great how you help out with your answers:).

Bas

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Sounds good!

Thanks Alan,

That’s some praktical advice. I like that thoughts and know that it is the total portfolio that matters most, not the individual stock.

A side note: This is why position management is so important as well…

Have a nice day (evening now in NL).