Weekly Options Trading Recap: Wins, Losses, and Key Takeaways (Nov 9–14, 2025)

The GAR Desk | Nov 17, 2025 |

Weekly Options Trading Recap: Wins, Losses, and Key Takeaways (Nov 9–14, 2025)

Summary

During the week of November 9–14, 2025, our trading results reflected a mix of strong wins and a couple of outsized losses driven by high volatility in major tech names. With a 60% win rate across five trades, the data shows that consistent setups still produced opportunities, even as the total P/L closed slightly in the red. This recap breaks down the key trades, standout performers, risk lessons, and what traders should focus on moving forward.

Market Recap

  • TESLA ( TSLA ) : +0.6%
  • INTEL ( INTC ): -1.09%

Market Movers

  • 📈 FOMC Meeting Minutes: Nov 19, 2025
  • 📈 Non-Farm Employment Change NFP: Nov 20, 2025
  • 📈 Flash Manufacturing PMI: Nov 21, 2025
  • 📈 Flash Services PMI: Nov 21, 2025

📚 Deep Dive 📚

Weekly Trade Recap: November 9–14, 2025

📊 The Week in Trading

This week brought a mix of wins and tough breaks across the board. Tech names saw heavy volatility, leading to outsized losses in a couple of setups, while a few trades delivered solid upside gain. Overall, the data reflects exactly what we preach: the market can flip fast, and disciplined trade selection matters.


📈 Performance Summary

  • Total Trades Closed: 5
  • Win Rate: 60%
  • Average % P/L per Trade: -5.8%

⭐ Standout Trades

  • Top Gainer: SPY — +40%
  • Largest Loss: PLTR — -99%

🧾 Detailed Trade List

Ticker Entry Date Close Date Setup P/L Type
SPY 2025-11-14 2025-11-14 NOV 21 $675 Calls +40% Options
PLTR 2025-11-07 2025-11-14 NOV 14 $200 Calls -99% Options
OPEN 2025-11-11 2025-11-12 NOV 21 $195 Calls +30% Options
GLD 2025-11-10 2025-11-12 NOV 21 $380 Calls +30% Options
NVDA 2025-11-11 2025-11-14 NOV 14 $194 Calls -99% Options

🔍 Key Takeaways

1. Diversification Matters

Tech volatility hit hard this week. Spreading risk across sectors helps protect the portfolio when certain industries get shaky.

2. Market Conditions Shift Fast

High-volatility weeks produce wide swings. Staying nimble and watching macro sentiment is key.

3. Wins & Losses Are Part of the Game

Even great setups don’t always play out — but disciplined entries, exits, and risk management keep us in the long-term game.


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