Thursday 14th of October

S&P futures (ES) traded weaker from the open and then put in a strong rally in the last 45 min as market was looking for strong number from Google that reported after the bell. It closed 0.75 points lower at 1173.50 on the day, which was a good 11 points off the low.
Trading wise I lost 2 points in the futures, but the recovery into the close left me a bit standing and was not enough long on the rally, so the short calls increased value and the portfolio ended -1.13% on the day.
Another reason for the fall in the portfolio was the increase in volatility on the options that expire tomorrow (Friday), which is normal when you get closer to expiration.
On the options side I did the following changes:
I bot back some of the 1170 and 1180 that I sold early on the in the session, that I sold when it broke 1170. So took profit on those and sold some November
1200 calls, getting 15 to 15.50 for those.
I also put on a spread in VIX, buying he Dec 20 call and selling the Nov 25 call paying 4.55 per contract.
I also bot very small positions in 570 calls in Google for 2.09 that expires tomorrow, basically need a big move in Google on the earnings for this trade to pay off.

That is all for now, have a good night