WhaleWatch scans the options market every morning for defined-risk setups worth a look. Today: 7 setups across calendar spreads, credit spreads, and dividend capture — all computed from live market data. Educational only; see the disclaimer below.
Calendar Spreads
Time-decay plays: sell the near-dated option, buy the longer-dated one at the same strike.
SPY $705 Put Calendar — 38% PoP, EV +6.4%, R:R 321%, score 0.63. Sell 2026-07-10 / Buy 2026-07-31. Not financial advice.QQQ $704 Put Calendar — 47% PoP, EV +8.3%, R:R 188%, score 0.62. Sell 2026-07-10 / Buy 2026-07-24. Not financial advice.QQQ $718 Put Calendar — 50% PoP, EV +8.3%, R:R 159%, score 0.62. Sell 2026-07-10 / Buy 2026-07-24. Not financial advice.
Credit Spreads
Defined-risk income: collect premium with a built-in safety buffer and a capped loss.
QQQ $724/723 bull put spread — 74% PoP, $0.59 credit, max risk $0.41, breakeven 723.41. Exp 2026-07-02. Not financial advice.QQQ $749/750 bear call spread — 78% PoP, $0.55 credit, max risk $0.45, breakeven 749.55. Exp 2026-07-10. Not financial advice.
Dividend Capture
Hold into the ex-dividend date and sell a covered call to stack the dividend with call premium.
VZ dividend capture — 66% annualized ($0.71 dividend + $1.59 call premium), Medium risk, ex-div in 9d. Not financial advice.T dividend capture — 52% annualized ($0.28 dividend + $0.41 call premium), Medium risk, ex-div in 9d. Not financial advice.
Disclaimer: WhaleWatch is automated market research for educational purposes only and is not financial advice, a recommendation, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security. Options involve substantial risk and are not suitable for every investor. Figures are model estimates from delayed/free data and may be inaccurate. Do your own research and consult a licensed advisor before trading.
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