The current portfolio holds several long positions that are working very nicely. This includes TBT, RIMM, AAPL, V, LVS, LPX, MCO, YUM, C, YRCW, ZION, LEAP and AMLN. However, I am also looking at SPY just inching to breakout above 52-week high and VIX at all time low. This concerns me a bit as I believe the market is once again getting too complacent. There is a possibility that SPY could have a double top formation here.
I want to take out a small insurance policy through following SPY butterfly spread:
- Buy to open 1x April $104 puts
- Sell to open 2x April $109 puts
- Buy to open 1x April $114 puts
I fully expect the trade to expire worthless and lose money. But, having this can at least assure me a good night sleep. I just filled the order for $0.90 debit.
I am reluctant to initiate any new long positions with S&P near 1150. Though I like CTXS, MU, ETN, NUVA, RF and a few others. I want to see high volume breakout of S&P above 1150 before I jump in.
Good luck!