Series Technical Analysis: Small Account vs Smaller Account
Tl;dr: Buffett was right all along—a small account is much more nimble.
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Over the past few years, been seeing people starting with a small account and, invariably, big account would just write them off. Just thought seeing a ‘proof of concept’ would provide some encouragement to the small account seeking the path to success.
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Smaller Account: $17K
YTD Gain: $6.8K → +40% vs SPX +11.41%
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Small Account: $39K in Credit Card Balance Transfer at 0% promo APR
YTD Gain: $9.6K → +24%
Trading Modern Theory: “Markets can remain irrational longer than you can remain solvent...unless you have Theta on your side."
Trading Edge: a market timer (using TA) and a permabull
Trading Style: write exclusively far OTM Naked PUTs
Target Profit: $100 to $300 per contract
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Disclaimer: Just as a class has ‘A’ and ‘F’ students, different financial instruments may not be appropriate for everyone. Taking out a credit card balance transfer to short Naked PUTs, with a FICO score below 750, requires careful deliberation and circle of competence evaluation.
Posted Oct 11, 2025, 7:33 PM UTC