Expedia (EXPE) has been on a straight shot higher since late May and is up over 21% in that time.

RSI is currently sitting at 72.93 and is showing signs of negative divergence.

EXPE has had a great run and I feel like it needs to consolidate here, and upside is likely to be limited over the next few months.

I’m also expecting a general market correction some time in mid to late August.

In this scenario, Bear Call Spreads come in to play. The spread I’m looking at is the November $160-$165 spread which was trading around $0.65 on Friday.

That represents a 14.94% return on risk over the next 3 and a half months with an 18.46% margin for error.

The maximum profit on the trade would be $65 per contract with a maximum risk of $435. The spread would achieve the maximum 14.94% profit if EXPE closes below $160 on November 15th in which case the entire spread would expire worthless allowing the premium seller to keep the $65 option premium. 

The maximum loss would occur if EXPE closes above $165 on November 15th which would see the premium seller lose $435 on the trade.  

The breakeven point for the bear call spread is $160.65 which is calculated as $160 plus the $0.65 option premium per contract. Keep in mind that due to the bid-ask spread, you may not be able to get filled at these prices. 

I’m currently trying to get filled at $0.75 to get a little more bang for my buck so will need EXPE to rise a little more in order to get filled.

If I’m filled at $0.75, I’ll hold until expiry unless the spread doubles in value to $1.50 in which case I will either close the trade or adjust by rolling out in time.

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