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UNH

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Trade idea

UNH rolling put down and selling calls

The speaker suggests rolling the short Jan 300 puts down to the March 290s or 290s calls to convert the position into a longer-term trade. This strategy aims to capitalize on potential price movements while managing risk through the credit or even money generated from the call sale. The speaker also mentions the stock's recent price movements and stabilization as a basis for the trade.

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Strategyrolling put down and selling calls
Assetequity
ExpirationMarch
Time horizonLong-term
Entry / triggerStock price stabilizing around 284
Target / exitPotential for long-term trade with credit or even money
Invalidation / stopLoss of 50 cents on the initial trade
SpeakerKeith
Structure / legs
  • short Jan 300 puts
  • sell March 290s or 290s calls
Risks
  • Market volatility could lead to losses if the stock price moves against the position.
  • The roll-down may not result in a favorable outcome if the stock price does not stabilize as expected.
Trade idea

UNH buying after a pullback

The speaker bought UnitedHealth (UNH) after it traded down to a low of 282, with the stock currently at 290. The trade idea is based on the belief that the stock had previously been undervalued and that the pullback presented an opportunity to enter a long position. The speaker also mentioned selling puts in Boeing, indicating a mixed approach to risk management.

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Strategybuying after a pullback
Assetstock
Time horizonshort-term
Entry / triggertrading down to a low of 282
Target / exit290
Invalidation / stopnot specified
SpeakerScott
Risks
  • Market volatility
  • Potential for further pullbacks
Q&A

What should I do with my United Health short put?

The speaker suggests rolling the short Jan 300 puts down to the March 290s or 290s calls to convert the position into a longer-term trade. This strategy aims to capitalize on potential price movements while managing risk through the credit or even money generated from the call sale.

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Actionable takeawayRoll the short put down and sell calls to convert the position into a longer-term trade.
Q&A

What do you think about UNH stock right now?

The speaker suggests a two-sided trade with no directional bias in UNH, possibly involving strangles or iron condors, and notes that markets are wide and not easily tradable.

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Actionable takeawayConsider a two-sided trade with no directional bias in UNH, possibly involving strangles or iron condors, while being aware of wide markets and limited tradability.