Short Puts

Income

Alias of cash-secured put implementation (sell_put).

Performance across all datasets

SymbolReturn %SharpeMax DD %Win %Avg/trade %Trades
SPY+40.9%5.42+0.0%+100.0%+2.1%19
QQQ+73.5%11.32+0.0%+100.0%+3.9%19
IWM+67.6%14.00+0.0%+100.0%+3.6%19
DIA+29.2%1.22+3.8%+94.7%+1.5%19
Avg+52.8%7.99+0.9%+98.7%19
Cumulative P&L % — all symbols

What this shows: Overlayed cumulative return series for this strategy across all available symbols.

How to read it: Look for symbols with smoother curves and faster recoveries to assess whether performance is broad-based or driven by a few outliers.

Detail:
Cumulative P&L % — SPY

What this shows: Single-symbol cumulative return path for SPY.

How to read it: Use this detailed view to inspect entry/exit behavior over time and whether drawdowns cluster in specific periods.

Risk Profile

Max Profit
Premium
Max Loss
Strike - premium
Breakeven
Strike - premium
Outlook
Neutral to bullish

Parameters

ParameterDefaultDescription
alias_ofsell_putEquivalent strategy id

Methodology

Premium-selling short put represented via cash-secured profile.

Implementation

# Alias of sell_put
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