$SPY 20260325 653.0 PUT$ I've been wheeling SPY primarily with 0DTE for a good while now, and while taking assignment from a cash-secured put is a natural part of the cycle, my main focus is often on avoiding it, especially during the current uncertainty. I usually identify a solid support area to place my strike, only taking assignment if the price dips below that level and I feel the momentum has turned bullish; otherwise, I prefer to roll the position down and out. Keeping my cash free is a priority for me because it allows me to keep selling puts daily and collecting consistent premium income. While I might miss some upside if the shares take off, I've found that being assigned right before a tank can be demoralizing, as selling covered calls on a deeply underwater position is tricky. Looking at SPY’s recent performance, if I had been assigned at the peak 5 weeks ago, I'd still be stuck in that position with the index down nearly 6% from those highs. That is exactly why I’m always pleased when a CSP expires worthless, just like the one I closed out last night.