The “Free Trend” Play - Chase a breakout without paying a debit.

Overview

Attribute Value
Environment Negative Gamma (Trend)
Market Dynamic Clear Breakout
Volatility Any
Primary Goal Funded Trend - Own a debit spread for free
Profit Target 50-75% of Debit Spread width
Max Loss Put Spread risk if breakout fails and reverses

Structure

Bullish Example

  • Leg 1 (Debit - Profit Engine): Buy ATM Call / Sell OTM Call
  • Leg 2 (Credit - Financing): Sell OTM Put Spread

Bearish Example

  • Leg 1 (Debit - Profit Engine): Buy ATM Put / Sell OTM Put
  • Leg 2 (Credit - Financing): Sell OTM Call Spread

Entry Criteria

  • Negative Gamma environment confirmed
  • Clear breakout in progress
  • Target Cost: $0.00 (Scratch) or slight net credit
  • Confident in trend direction

Exit Rules

Profit Target

  • Take profit at 50-75% of the Debit Spread width

Stop Loss

  • Standard downside risk on the financing spread if breakout fails and reverses hard

Management

The debit spread is your profit engine. The credit spread is just financing.