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Elon Musk, Donald Trump, and the Options Market Shakeup

Lessons Learned from Trading TSLA Vertical Call Spreads Amidst Political Turmoil 💡

June 7, 2025June 10, 2025Shahin SheidaeiLeave a comment

On June 6, 2025, Tesla Inc. (TSLA) experienced heightened volatility following a public feud between CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump. The discord centered around Musk’s criticism of Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which proposed cuts to electric vehicle subsidies—a move potentially detrimental to Tesla’s interests. In retaliation, Trump threatened to revoke federal contracts…

Lessons from a Covered Call Roll Gone Wrong: Ignoring the Greeks and Liquidity Cost Me

May 23, 2025May 23, 2025Shahin SheidaeiLeave a comment

IntroductionIn trading, it’s often the losses—not the wins—that make us better. Recently, I entered and managed a series of call option trades on ATRL that initially looked promising, but ultimately led to a loss. The trade itself wasn’t reckless—but a few overlooked details (and some misplaced confidence) turned an opportunity into a hard lesson. Here’s…