For me, a cash-secured put is not simply a strategy to collect premium—it is a commitment to buy a stock at a price I have already decided is attractive.

I prefer OTM strikes with enough downside buffer, typically giving myself time for theta to work without taking unnecessary assignment risk. But the biggest lesson is that a high premium often comes with a reason: elevated IV usually means the market expects bigger moves.

I also prefer limit orders, especially when spreads are wide. A few cents of execution difference may look insignificant, but repeated across multiple contracts, it adds up.

Most importantly, I treat assignment as part of the original plan, not a failure. Before entering, I ask one question: If this stock falls another 30%, would I still be comfortable owning 100 shares? If not, I shouldn't be selling the put in the first place.

@TigerClub [思考]

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