Initial Underlyings

In keeping with the previous post, the following will be the underlyings we will focus on with this portfolio. To begin, I’d like to focus on 10 of the most liquid underlyings, inferred from the CBOE’s list of highest options volume.

  1. SPY
  2. QQQ
  3. IWM
  4. GLD
  5. TLT
  6. AAPL
  7. PG
  8. BAC
  9. FB
  10. BABA

I’m open to altering this list after we get rolling, but for now I think this is a pretty diverse selection of underlyings to trade, including indices, bonds, metals, finance, tech, and consumer products. With a small account, we’ll avoid volatility products (VIX), bigger index products (SPX), and very expensive stocks (AMZN, CMG).

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