FXI – Directional Calendar

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– FXI (IShares FTSE China 25 Index Fund)is at it’s 200 SMA.   also, hitting an area of resistance.  The last daily candle shows indecision after a strong move up.
– Looking to play the downside via a directional calendar, if price action indicates further weakness.

Short 10xOct 34 PUTS
Long 10xNov 34 PUTS
Max Loss = $340
Max profit =~ $565
The number of contracts being traded can be adjusted based on how large of a trade one wants to put on.
Would look for around a 15% return on risk i.e. 15% of Max Loss after commissions.