| Ticker | Use Case | Mode | Best Pick | Score | Breakeven | Lev | Theta/day | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOOG | Stock replacement (1-2yr) | NORMAL | $340C/$405P/$360P × 5ct Jun '27 |
76,090 | $399.23 (+8%) | 6.9x | $-42/d | FORTRESS_PREFERRED |
| GOOG | Moderate-bull (1-2yr) | NORMAL | $540C/$420P/$380P × 18ct Mar '27 |
291,041 | $527.40 (+43%) | 13.5x | $-117/d | PURE_PREFERRED |
| GOOG | Active 6mo+ directional | BREAKOUT | $335C/$400P/$355P × 5ct Mar '27 |
1.2260 | $391.05 (+6%) | 7.8x | $-45/d | PURE_PREFERRED |
| GOOG | 3-4x thesis (2yr) | YOLO | $580C/$420P/$380P × 20ct Mar '27 |
1,047,602 | $564.15 (+53%) | 15.3x | $-118/d | PURE_PREFERRED |
Score scales differ by mode: NORMAL/YOLO use WSPL (large integer, mode-specific weights); BREAKOUT uses sigma-weighted reward/risk (decimal). Don't compare scores across modes — compare WITHIN each row's column. Click any row to expand its full dashboard panel below.
| Chain | Type | Structure | Ct | Delta | IC | BE | Theta | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar '27 (287d) ↳ | Fortress | $325C/$400P/$355P | 5 | +0.587/sh (+293) | $26,600 | $389.10 (+5%) | $-43/d | 72,873 | |
| ▲ | Mar '27 (287d) ↳ | Pure | $335C | 7 | +0.716/sh (+501) | $49,525 | $405.75 (+10%) | $-63/d | 90,154 |
| ★ | Jun '27 (377d) ↳ | Fortress | $340C/$405P/$360P | 5 | +0.562/sh (+281) | $26,725 | $399.23 (+8%) | $-42/d | 76,090 |
| Sep '27 (469d) ↳ | Fortress | $320C/$405P/$350P | 4 | +0.603/sh (+241) | $26,880 | $396.10 (+7%) | $-29/d | 69,594 | |
| Dec '27 (560d) ↳ | Fortress | $330C/$390P/$340P | 4 | +0.606/sh (+243) | $29,960 | $404.90 (+10%) | $-27/d | 68,826 | |
| Jan '28 (595d) ↳ | Fortress | $345C/$405P/$340P | 4 | +0.543/sh (+217) | $23,940 | $404.93 (+10%) | $-27/d | 70,012 | |
| Dec '28 (924d) ↳ | Fortress | $290C/$395P/$355P | 3 | +0.733/sh (+220) | $37,695 | $415.65 (+13%) | $-15/d | 59,897 |
★ = recommended pick (per Verdict below; multi-dim winner across score, capital, BE, theta, ROIC). Score = WSPL x sqrt(DTE/365). Positive theta = you collect time decay daily (paid to wait). Negative theta = you pay time decay daily (cost of holding long options).
| Dimension | THIS: Mar '27 Fortress 5ct | DEFAULT ★: Jun '27 Fortress 5ct | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 72,873 | 76,090 | DEFAULT ★ (-4%) |
| Contracts | 5 | 5 | tie |
| IC (capital) | $26,600 | $26,725 | tie |
| Max Loss | $49,100 | $49,225 | tie |
| Breakeven | $389.10 | $399.23 | THIS (-3%) |
| Theta/day | $-43 | $-42 | DEFAULT ★ (-2%) |
| Weighted P&L | $82,181 | $74,869 | THIS (+10%) |
| ROIC (weighted) | 309% | 280% | THIS (+10%) |
| DTE | 287 | 377 | DEFAULT ★ (-24%) |
Weighted P&L: THIS $+82,181 | DEFAULT ★ $+74,869 | diff $+7,312 → THIS pays $+7,312 more under this mode's weights.
Dim-by-dim: THIS wins 3, DEFAULT wins 3. "THIS" pays more = anchor here instead. "DEFAULT" pays more = current pick stays best.
| Dimension | THIS: Sep '27 Fortress 4ct | DEFAULT ★: Jun '27 Fortress 5ct | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 69,594 | 76,090 | DEFAULT ★ (-9%) |
| Contracts | 4 | 5 | DEFAULT ★ (-20%) |
| IC (capital) | $26,880 | $26,725 | DEFAULT ★ (+1%) |
| Max Loss | $48,880 | $49,225 | THIS (-1%) |
| Breakeven | $396.10 | $399.23 | THIS (-1%) |
| Theta/day | $-29 | $-42 | THIS (+31%) |
| Weighted P&L | $61,395 | $74,869 | DEFAULT ★ (-18%) |
| ROIC (weighted) | 228% | 280% | DEFAULT ★ (-18%) |
| DTE | 469 | 377 | THIS (+24%) |
Weighted P&L: THIS $+61,395 | DEFAULT ★ $+74,869 | diff $-13,474 → DEFAULT ★ pays $+13,474 more under this mode's weights.
Dim-by-dim: THIS wins 4, DEFAULT wins 5. "THIS" pays more = anchor here instead. "DEFAULT" pays more = current pick stays best.
| Dimension | THIS: Dec '27 Fortress 4ct | DEFAULT ★: Jun '27 Fortress 5ct | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 68,826 | 76,090 | DEFAULT ★ (-10%) |
| Contracts | 4 | 5 | DEFAULT ★ (-20%) |
| IC (capital) | $29,960 | $26,725 | DEFAULT ★ (+12%) |
| Max Loss | $49,960 | $49,225 | DEFAULT ★ (+1%) |
| Breakeven | $404.90 | $399.23 | DEFAULT ★ (+1%) |
| Theta/day | $-27 | $-42 | THIS (+36%) |
| Weighted P&L | $55,565 | $74,869 | DEFAULT ★ (-26%) |
| ROIC (weighted) | 185% | 280% | DEFAULT ★ (-34%) |
| DTE | 560 | 377 | THIS (+49%) |
Weighted P&L: THIS $+55,565 | DEFAULT ★ $+74,869 | diff $-19,304 → DEFAULT ★ pays $+19,304 more under this mode's weights.
Dim-by-dim: THIS wins 2, DEFAULT wins 7. "THIS" pays more = anchor here instead. "DEFAULT" pays more = current pick stays best.
| Dimension | THIS: Jan '28 Fortress 4ct | DEFAULT ★: Jun '27 Fortress 5ct | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 70,012 | 76,090 | DEFAULT ★ (-8%) |
| Contracts | 4 | 5 | DEFAULT ★ (-20%) |
| IC (capital) | $23,940 | $26,725 | THIS (-10%) |
| Max Loss | $49,940 | $49,225 | DEFAULT ★ (+1%) |
| Breakeven | $404.93 | $399.23 | DEFAULT ★ (+1%) |
| Theta/day | $-27 | $-42 | THIS (+34%) |
| Weighted P&L | $54,835 | $74,869 | DEFAULT ★ (-27%) |
| ROIC (weighted) | 229% | 280% | DEFAULT ★ (-18%) |
| DTE | 595 | 377 | THIS (+58%) |
Weighted P&L: THIS $+54,835 | DEFAULT ★ $+74,869 | diff $-20,034 → DEFAULT ★ pays $+20,034 more under this mode's weights.
Dim-by-dim: THIS wins 3, DEFAULT wins 6. "THIS" pays more = anchor here instead. "DEFAULT" pays more = current pick stays best.
| Dimension | THIS: Dec '28 Fortress 3ct | DEFAULT ★: Jun '27 Fortress 5ct | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 59,897 | 76,090 | DEFAULT ★ (-21%) |
| Contracts | 3 | 5 | DEFAULT ★ (-40%) |
| IC (capital) | $37,695 | $26,725 | DEFAULT ★ (+41%) |
| Max Loss | $49,695 | $49,225 | DEFAULT ★ (+1%) |
| Breakeven | $415.65 | $399.23 | DEFAULT ★ (+4%) |
| Theta/day | $-15 | $-42 | THIS (+65%) |
| Weighted P&L | $37,646 | $74,869 | DEFAULT ★ (-50%) |
| ROIC (weighted) | 100% | 280% | DEFAULT ★ (-64%) |
| DTE | 924 | 377 | THIS (+145%) |
Weighted P&L: THIS $+37,646 | DEFAULT ★ $+74,869 | diff $-37,223 → DEFAULT ★ pays $+37,223 more under this mode's weights.
Dim-by-dim: THIS wins 2, DEFAULT wins 7. "THIS" pays more = anchor here instead. "DEFAULT" pays more = current pick stays best.
| Leg | Action | Strike | Price | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LC | BUY | $340.0C | $77.60 | +0.700 |
| SP | SELL | $405.0P | $66.55 | -0.512 |
| HP | BUY | $360.0P | $42.40 | +0.374 |
| Ct | Delta | IC | ML | BE | Theta | Lev | Score | ROIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | +0.562/sh (+281) | $26,725 | $49,225 | $399.23 (+8%) | $-42/d | 6.9x | 76,090 | +645% |
| Dimension | Fortress | Pure | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| $340C / $405P / $360P 5 contracts · Jun '27 (377d) |
$335C 7 contracts · Mar '27 (287d) |
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| Score | 76,090 | 90,154 | PURE (-16%) |
| Contracts | 5 | 7 | PURE (-29%) |
| IC (capital) | $26,725 | $49,525 | FORT (-46%) |
| Max Loss | $49,225 | $49,525 | FORT (-1%) |
| Breakeven | $399.23 | $405.75 | FORT (-2%) |
| Theta/day | $-42 | $-63 | FORT (-34%) |
| ROIC (weighted) | 280% | 205% | FORT (+36%) |
Pure scores +16% on raw P&L from extra contracts. Fortress wins 4/4 efficiency dims (IC, BE, theta, ROIC). Trade 16% score for capital efficiency.
| Stop | Stock at | Fortress 5ct | Pure 7ct | Stock 135sh | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -5% | $350.77 | -$5,185 | -$9,252 | -$2,492 | |
| -10% | $332.31 | -$10,369 | -$18,504 | -$4,985 | |
| -15% | $313.85 | -$15,554 | -$27,756 | -$7,477 | |
| -20% | $295.38 | -$20,739 | -$37,009 | -$9,969 | |
| -30% | $258.46 | -$31,108 | -$55,513 | -$14,954 |
Loss = |net_delta_total * stock_price * stop_pct|. Delta-only first-order estimate; ignores vega/theta. Conservative (LOW-end) — real MTM loss is typically 10-30% larger due to extrinsic compression on a fast move.
| Move | Price | Fortress 5ct Jun'27 | Pure 7ct Mar'27 | F-P Diff | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -19% | $295 | $-49,225 | $-49,525 | $+300 | (Fort) |
| +0% | $369 | $-29,995 | $-25,564 | $-4,431 | (Pure) |
| +25% | $462 | $+34,044 | $+39,051 | $-5,008 | (Pure) |
| +50% | $554 | $+80,198 | $+103,667 | $-23,469 | (Pure) |
| +75% | $646 | $+126,351 | $+168,282 | $-41,930 | (Pure) |
| +100% | $738 | $+172,505 | $+232,897 | $-60,392 | (Pure) |
| +200% | $1,108 | $+357,120 | $+491,358 | $-134,238 | (Pure) |
| Weighted | — | $+74,869 | $+101,670 | $-26,801 | (Pure) |
How to read the Weighted row: your expected dollar P&L if all the scenarios above played out, with each weighted by how much it matters for this mode. Stock replacement view: small moves matter most. +25% gets the biggest weight, then +50% / +75%. -20% and flat both count (they hurt the score). The Score is this same number multiplied by √(DTE/365) so longer-dated chains get a small bonus.
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| Chain | Type | Structure | Ct | Delta | IC | BE | Theta | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ◆ | Mar '27 (287d) ↳ | Fortress | $540C/$420P/$380P | 18 | +0.043/sh (+78) | $-22,680 | $527.40 (+43%) | $-117/d | 291,041 |
| ★ | Mar '27 (287d) ↳ | Pure | $580C | 66 | +0.135/sh (+887) | $49,830 | $587.55 (+59%) | $-348/d | 799,162 |
| Jun '27 (377d) ↳ | Fortress | $520C/$420P/$380P | 13 | +0.130/sh (+170) | $-3,900 | $517.00 (+40%) | $-71/d | 250,247 | |
| Sep '27 (469d) ↳ | Fortress | $580C/$420P/$380P | 14 | +0.126/sh (+176) | $-6,020 | $575.70 (+56%) | $-84/d | 230,218 | |
| Dec '27 (560d) ↳ | Fortress | $500C/$420P/$380P | 9 | +0.287/sh (+258) | $13,815 | $515.35 (+40%) | $-62/d | 209,273 | |
| Jan '28 (595d) ↳ | Fortress | $540C/$420P/$380P | 10 | +0.243/sh (+243) | $9,250 | $549.25 (+49%) | $-65/d | 204,911 | |
| Dec '28 (924d) ↳ | Fortress | $440C/$420P/$380P | 5 | +0.494/sh (+247) | $29,250 | $498.50 (+35%) | $-31/d | 156,220 |
★ = recommended pick (per Verdict below; multi-dim winner across score, capital, BE, theta, ROIC). Score = WSPL x sqrt(DTE/365). Positive theta = you collect time decay daily (paid to wait). Negative theta = you pay time decay daily (cost of holding long options).
| Dimension | THIS: Jun '27 Pure 34ct | DEFAULT ★: Mar '27 Pure 66ct | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 493,557 | 799,162 | DEFAULT ★ (-38%) |
| Contracts | 34 | 66 | DEFAULT ★ (-48%) |
| IC (capital) | $49,640 | $49,830 | tie |
| Max Loss | $49,640 | $49,830 | tie |
| Breakeven | $574.60 | $587.55 | THIS (-2%) |
| Theta/day | $-132 | $-348 | THIS (+62%) |
| Weighted P&L | $485,638 | $901,240 | DEFAULT ★ (-46%) |
| ROIC (weighted) | 978% | 1809% | DEFAULT ★ (-46%) |
| DTE | 377 | 287 | THIS (+31%) |
Weighted P&L: THIS $+485,638 | DEFAULT ★ $+901,240 | diff $-415,601 → DEFAULT ★ pays $+415,601 more under this mode's weights.
Dim-by-dim: THIS wins 3, DEFAULT wins 4. "THIS" pays more = anchor here instead. "DEFAULT" pays more = current pick stays best.
| Dimension | THIS: Sep '27 Pure 27ct | DEFAULT ★: Mar '27 Pure 66ct | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 385,485 | 799,162 | DEFAULT ★ (-52%) |
| Contracts | 27 | 66 | DEFAULT ★ (-59%) |
| IC (capital) | $49,005 | $49,830 | THIS (-2%) |
| Max Loss | $49,005 | $49,830 | THIS (-2%) |
| Breakeven | $598.15 | $587.55 | DEFAULT ★ (+2%) |
| Theta/day | $-157 | $-348 | THIS (+55%) |
| Weighted P&L | $340,069 | $901,240 | DEFAULT ★ (-62%) |
| ROIC (weighted) | 694% | 1809% | DEFAULT ★ (-62%) |
| DTE | 469 | 287 | THIS (+63%) |
Weighted P&L: THIS $+340,069 | DEFAULT ★ $+901,240 | diff $-561,171 → DEFAULT ★ pays $+561,171 more under this mode's weights.
Dim-by-dim: THIS wins 4, DEFAULT wins 5. "THIS" pays more = anchor here instead. "DEFAULT" pays more = current pick stays best.
| Dimension | THIS: Dec '27 Pure 20ct | DEFAULT ★: Mar '27 Pure 66ct | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 297,403 | 799,162 | DEFAULT ★ (-63%) |
| Contracts | 20 | 66 | DEFAULT ★ (-70%) |
| IC (capital) | $48,100 | $49,830 | THIS (-3%) |
| Max Loss | $48,100 | $49,830 | THIS (-3%) |
| Breakeven | $604.05 | $587.55 | DEFAULT ★ (+3%) |
| Theta/day | $-122 | $-348 | THIS (+65%) |
| Weighted P&L | $240,103 | $901,240 | DEFAULT ★ (-73%) |
| ROIC (weighted) | 499% | 1809% | DEFAULT ★ (-72%) |
| DTE | 560 | 287 | THIS (+95%) |
Weighted P&L: THIS $+240,103 | DEFAULT ★ $+901,240 | diff $-661,137 → DEFAULT ★ pays $+661,137 more under this mode's weights.
Dim-by-dim: THIS wins 4, DEFAULT wins 5. "THIS" pays more = anchor here instead. "DEFAULT" pays more = current pick stays best.
| Dimension | THIS: Jan '28 Pure 19ct | DEFAULT ★: Mar '27 Pure 66ct | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 286,376 | 799,162 | DEFAULT ★ (-64%) |
| Contracts | 19 | 66 | DEFAULT ★ (-71%) |
| IC (capital) | $49,495 | $49,830 | THIS (-1%) |
| Max Loss | $49,495 | $49,830 | THIS (-1%) |
| Breakeven | $606.05 | $587.55 | DEFAULT ★ (+3%) |
| Theta/day | $-113 | $-348 | THIS (+68%) |
| Weighted P&L | $224,298 | $901,240 | DEFAULT ★ (-75%) |
| ROIC (weighted) | 453% | 1809% | DEFAULT ★ (-75%) |
| DTE | 595 | 287 | THIS (+107%) |
Weighted P&L: THIS $+224,298 | DEFAULT ★ $+901,240 | diff $-676,942 → DEFAULT ★ pays $+676,942 more under this mode's weights.
Dim-by-dim: THIS wins 4, DEFAULT wins 5. "THIS" pays more = anchor here instead. "DEFAULT" pays more = current pick stays best.
| Dimension | THIS: Dec '28 Pure 8ct | DEFAULT ★: Mar '27 Pure 66ct | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 183,939 | 799,162 | DEFAULT ★ (-77%) |
| Contracts | 8 | 66 | DEFAULT ★ (-88%) |
| IC (capital) | $49,520 | $49,830 | THIS (-1%) |
| Max Loss | $49,520 | $49,830 | THIS (-1%) |
| Breakeven | $561.90 | $587.55 | THIS (-4%) |
| Theta/day | $-47 | $-348 | THIS (+86%) |
| Weighted P&L | $115,607 | $901,240 | DEFAULT ★ (-87%) |
| ROIC (weighted) | 233% | 1809% | DEFAULT ★ (-87%) |
| DTE | 924 | 287 | THIS (+222%) |
Weighted P&L: THIS $+115,607 | DEFAULT ★ $+901,240 | diff $-785,632 → DEFAULT ★ pays $+785,632 more under this mode's weights.
Dim-by-dim: THIS wins 5, DEFAULT wins 4. "THIS" pays more = anchor here instead. "DEFAULT" pays more = current pick stays best.
| Leg | Action | Strike | Price | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LC | BUY | $540.0C | $10.80 | +0.182 |
| SP | SELL | $420.0P | $70.65 | -0.592 |
| HP | BUY | $380.0P | $47.25 | +0.453 |
| Ct | Delta | IC | ML | BE | Theta | Lev | Score | ROIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | +0.043/sh (+78) | $-22,680 | $49,320 | $527.40 (+43%) | $-117/d | 13.5x | 291,041 | +0% |
| Dimension | Fortress | Pure | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| $540C / $420P / $380P 18 contracts · Mar '27 (287d) |
$580C 66 contracts · Mar '27 (287d) |
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| Score | 291,041 | 799,162 | PURE (-64%) |
| Contracts | 18 | 66 | PURE (-73%) |
| IC (capital) | $-22,680 | $49,830 | FORT (-146%) |
| Max Loss | $49,320 | $49,830 | FORT (-1%) |
| Breakeven | $527.40 | $587.55 | FORT (-10%) |
| Theta/day | $-117 | $-348 | FORT (-66%) |
| ROIC (weighted) | 0% | 1809% | PURE (-100%) |
Pure scores +64% — too wide a gap to justify the 3-leg fortress complexity. Buy the pure call.
| Stop | Stock at | Fortress 18ct | Pure 66ct | Stock 135sh | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -5% | $350.77 | -$1,441 | -$16,383 | -$2,492 | |
| -10% | $332.31 | -$2,883 | -$32,765 | -$4,985 | |
| -15% | $313.85 | -$4,324 | -$49,148 | -$7,477 | |
| -20% | $295.38 | -$5,765 | -$65,530 | -$9,969 | |
| -30% | $258.46 | -$8,648 | -$98,295 | -$14,954 |
Loss = |net_delta_total * stock_price * stop_pct|. Delta-only first-order estimate; ignores vega/theta. Conservative (LOW-end) — real MTM loss is typically 10-30% larger due to extrinsic compression on a fast move.
| Move | Price | Fortress 18ct Mar'27 | Pure 66ct Mar'27 | F-P Diff | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -19% | $295 | $-49,320 | $-49,830 | $+510 | (Fort) |
| +0% | $369 | $-49,320 | $-49,830 | $+510 | (Fort) |
| +25% | $462 | $+22,680 | $-49,830 | $+72,510 | (Fort) |
| +50% | $554 | $+47,601 | $-49,830 | $+97,431 | (Fort) |
| +75% | $646 | $+213,755 | $+386,777 | $-173,022 | (Pure) |
| +100% | $738 | $+379,908 | $+996,006 | $-616,098 | (Pure) |
| +200% | $1,108 | $+1,044,522 | $+3,432,924 | $-2,388,402 | (Pure) |
| Weighted | — | $+328,216 | $+901,240 | $-573,024 | (Pure) |
How to read the Weighted row: your expected dollar P&L if all the scenarios above played out, with each weighted by how much it matters for this mode. Convexity view: bigger moves matter most. +75% and +100% get the biggest weights. Tail at +200% counted; downside lightly weighted. The Score is this same number multiplied by √(DTE/365) so longer-dated chains get a small bonus.
| Chain | Type | Structure | Ct | Delta | IC | BE | Theta | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ◆ | Mar '27 (287d) ↳ | Fortress | $335C/$400P/$355P | 5 | +0.556/sh (+278) | $23,550 | $391.05 (+6%) | $-45/d | 1.23 |
| ★ | Mar '27 (287d) ↳ | Pure | $335C | 7 | +0.716/sh (+501) | $49,525 | $405.75 (+10%) | $-63/d | 1.25 |
| Jun '27 (377d) ↳ | Fortress | $340C/$405P/$360P | 5 | +0.562/sh (+281) | $26,725 | $399.23 (+8%) | $-42/d | 1.07 | |
| Sep '27 (469d) ↳ | Fortress | $320C/$405P/$350P | 4 | +0.603/sh (+241) | $26,880 | $396.10 (+7%) | $-29/d | 0.9433 | |
| Dec '27 (560d) ↳ | Fortress | $330C/$390P/$340P | 4 | +0.606/sh (+243) | $29,960 | $404.90 (+10%) | $-27/d | 0.8020 | |
| Jan '28 (595d) ↳ | Fortress | $345C/$405P/$340P | 4 | +0.543/sh (+217) | $23,940 | $404.93 (+10%) | $-27/d | 0.8014 | |
| Dec '28 (924d) ↳ | Fortress | $290C/$395P/$355P | 3 | +0.733/sh (+220) | $37,695 | $415.65 (+13%) | $-15/d | 0.5683 | |
| ● | Now | Stock | 135 sh @ $369.23 | 135 | +1.000/sh (+135) | $49,846 | $369.23 (+0%) | $0/d | 0.3941 |
★ = top breakout score across Fortress, Pure, Stock. ◆ = best Fortress (when not winner). ▲ = best Pure (when not winner). ● = Stock baseline reference. Read in light of Score Breakdown + Stop Profile. Positive theta = you collect time decay daily (paid to wait). Negative theta = you pay time decay daily (cost of holding long options).
| Dimension | THIS: Jun '27 Pure 6ct | DEFAULT ★: Mar '27 Pure 7ct | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 1.04 | 1.25 | DEFAULT ★ (-17%) |
| Contracts | 6 | 7 | DEFAULT ★ (-14%) |
| IC (capital) | $49,860 | $49,525 | DEFAULT ★ (+1%) |
| Max Loss | $49,860 | $49,525 | DEFAULT ★ (+1%) |
| Breakeven | $413.10 | $405.75 | DEFAULT ★ (+2%) |
| Theta/day | $-48 | $-63 | THIS (+23%) |
| Weighted P&L | $60,987 | $76,297 | DEFAULT ★ (-20%) |
| ROIC (weighted) | 122% | 154% | DEFAULT ★ (-21%) |
| DTE | 377 | 287 | THIS (+31%) |
Weighted P&L: THIS $+60,987 | DEFAULT ★ $+76,297 | diff $-15,310 → DEFAULT ★ pays $+15,310 more under this mode's weights.
Dim-by-dim: THIS wins 2, DEFAULT wins 7. "THIS" pays more = anchor here instead. "DEFAULT" pays more = current pick stays best.
| Dimension | THIS: Sep '27 Pure 5ct | DEFAULT ★: Mar '27 Pure 7ct | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 0.8899 | 1.25 | DEFAULT ★ (-29%) |
| Contracts | 5 | 7 | DEFAULT ★ (-29%) |
| IC (capital) | $49,875 | $49,525 | DEFAULT ★ (+1%) |
| Max Loss | $49,875 | $49,525 | DEFAULT ★ (+1%) |
| Breakeven | $414.75 | $405.75 | DEFAULT ★ (+2%) |
| Theta/day | $-35 | $-63 | THIS (+44%) |
| Weighted P&L | $49,998 | $76,297 | DEFAULT ★ (-34%) |
| ROIC (weighted) | 100% | 154% | DEFAULT ★ (-35%) |
| DTE | 469 | 287 | THIS (+63%) |
Weighted P&L: THIS $+49,998 | DEFAULT ★ $+76,297 | diff $-26,299 → DEFAULT ★ pays $+26,299 more under this mode's weights.
Dim-by-dim: THIS wins 2, DEFAULT wins 7. "THIS" pays more = anchor here instead. "DEFAULT" pays more = current pick stays best.
| Dimension | THIS: Dec '27 Pure 5ct | DEFAULT ★: Mar '27 Pure 7ct | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 0.7843 | 1.25 | DEFAULT ★ (-37%) |
| Contracts | 5 | 7 | DEFAULT ★ (-29%) |
| IC (capital) | $49,000 | $49,525 | THIS (-1%) |
| Max Loss | $49,000 | $49,525 | THIS (-1%) |
| Breakeven | $428.00 | $405.75 | DEFAULT ★ (+5%) |
| Theta/day | $-35 | $-63 | THIS (+44%) |
| Weighted P&L | $43,373 | $76,297 | DEFAULT ★ (-43%) |
| ROIC (weighted) | 89% | 154% | DEFAULT ★ (-43%) |
| DTE | 560 | 287 | THIS (+95%) |
Weighted P&L: THIS $+43,373 | DEFAULT ★ $+76,297 | diff $-32,924 → DEFAULT ★ pays $+32,924 more under this mode's weights.
Dim-by-dim: THIS wins 4, DEFAULT wins 5. "THIS" pays more = anchor here instead. "DEFAULT" pays more = current pick stays best.
| Dimension | THIS: Jan '28 Pure 5ct | DEFAULT ★: Mar '27 Pure 7ct | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 0.7352 | 1.25 | DEFAULT ★ (-41%) |
| Contracts | 5 | 7 | DEFAULT ★ (-29%) |
| IC (capital) | $49,175 | $49,525 | THIS (-1%) |
| Max Loss | $49,175 | $49,525 | THIS (-1%) |
| Breakeven | $433.35 | $405.75 | DEFAULT ★ (+7%) |
| Theta/day | $-34 | $-63 | THIS (+45%) |
| Weighted P&L | $40,698 | $76,297 | DEFAULT ★ (-47%) |
| ROIC (weighted) | 83% | 154% | DEFAULT ★ (-46%) |
| DTE | 595 | 287 | THIS (+107%) |
Weighted P&L: THIS $+40,698 | DEFAULT ★ $+76,297 | diff $-35,599 → DEFAULT ★ pays $+35,599 more under this mode's weights.
Dim-by-dim: THIS wins 4, DEFAULT wins 5. "THIS" pays more = anchor here instead. "DEFAULT" pays more = current pick stays best.
| Dimension | THIS: Dec '28 Pure 4ct | DEFAULT ★: Mar '27 Pure 7ct | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 0.4584 | 1.25 | DEFAULT ★ (-63%) |
| Contracts | 4 | 7 | DEFAULT ★ (-43%) |
| IC (capital) | $49,400 | $49,525 | tie |
| Max Loss | $49,400 | $49,525 | tie |
| Breakeven | $453.50 | $405.75 | DEFAULT ★ (+12%) |
| Theta/day | $-22 | $-63 | THIS (+64%) |
| Weighted P&L | $24,498 | $76,297 | DEFAULT ★ (-68%) |
| ROIC (weighted) | 50% | 154% | DEFAULT ★ (-68%) |
| DTE | 924 | 287 | THIS (+222%) |
Weighted P&L: THIS $+24,498 | DEFAULT ★ $+76,297 | diff $-51,799 → DEFAULT ★ pays $+51,799 more under this mode's weights.
Dim-by-dim: THIS wins 2, DEFAULT wins 5. "THIS" pays more = anchor here instead. "DEFAULT" pays more = current pick stays best.
| Leg | Action | Strike | Price | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LC | BUY | $335.0C | $70.75 | +0.716 |
| SP | SELL | $400.0P | $57.90 | -0.523 |
| HP | BUY | $355.0P | $34.25 | +0.364 |
| Ct | Delta | IC | ML | BE | Theta | Lev | Score | ROIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | +0.556/sh (+278) | $23,550 | $46,050 | $391.05 (+6%) | $-45/d | 7.8x | 1.23 | +757% |
| Dimension | Fortress | Pure | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| $335C / $400P / $355P 5 contracts · Mar '27 (287d) |
$335C 7 contracts · Mar '27 (287d) |
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| Score | 1.23 | 1.25 | PURE (-2%) |
| Contracts | 5 | 7 | PURE (-29%) |
| IC (capital) | $23,550 | $49,525 | FORT (-52%) |
| Max Loss | $46,050 | $49,525 | FORT (-7%) |
| Breakeven | $391.05 | $405.75 | FORT (-4%) |
| Theta/day | $-45 | $-63 | FORT (-29%) |
| ROIC (weighted) | 282% | 154% | FORT (+83%) |
Pure scores 2% higher on breakout score (sigma-weighted (5 targets at 0.5-3sigma of expected move), expiry P&L net of theta over 6-month hold). Fortress remains capital-efficient (see dimensions); see Score Breakdown below for per-target P&L.
| sigma | Move | Price | Weight | Fortress 5ct | Pure 7ct | Stock 135sh | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5sigma | +13% | $416.94 | 15% | $+17,420 | $+7,833 | $+6,441 | (Fort) |
| 1sigma | +26% | $464.65 | 20% | $+41,275 | $+41,230 | $+12,882 | (Fort) |
| 1.5sigma | +39% | $512.36 | 30% | $+65,130 | $+74,627 | $+19,323 | (Pure) |
| 2sigma | +52% | $560.07 | 25% | $+88,985 | $+108,024 | $+25,763 | (Pure) |
| 3sigma | +78% | $655.49 | 10% | $+136,695 | $+174,818 | $+38,645 | (Pure) |
| Weighted average P&L | 100% | $+66,323 | $+76,297 | $+19,645 | (Pure) | ||
Each row is the at-expiry P&L if the stock lands at the target price. Score = (weighted-avg P&L) / (max-loss + theta-cost-over-hold) * time-fit. Read this table to override the score winner if your conviction favors a specific scenario row.
| Stop | Stock at | Fortress 5ct | Pure 7ct | Stock 135sh | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -5% | $350.77 | -$5,136 | -$9,252 | -$2,492 | |
| -10% | $332.31 | -$10,272 | -$18,504 | -$4,985 | |
| -15% | $313.85 | -$15,408 | -$27,756 | -$7,477 | |
| -20% | $295.38 | -$20,544 | -$37,009 | -$9,969 | |
| -30% | $258.46 | -$30,816 | -$55,513 | -$14,954 |
Loss = |net_delta_total * stock_price * stop_pct|. Delta-only first-order estimate; ignores vega/theta. Conservative (LOW-end) — real MTM loss is typically 10-30% larger due to extrinsic compression on a fast move.
| Move | Price | Fortress 5ct Mar'27 | Pure 7ct Mar'27 | Stock 135sh | F-P Diff | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -19% | $295 | $-46,050 | $-49,525 | $-9,969 | $+3,475 | (Stock) |
| +0% | $369 | $-21,820 | $-25,564 | $0 | $+3,744 | (Stock) |
| +25% | $462 | $+39,719 | $+39,051 | $+12,462 | $+668 | (Fort) |
| +50% | $554 | $+85,873 | $+103,667 | $+24,923 | $-17,794 | (Pure) |
| +75% | $646 | $+132,026 | $+168,282 | $+37,385 | $-36,256 | (Pure) |
| +100% | $738 | $+178,180 | $+232,897 | $+49,846 | $-54,717 | (Pure) |
| +200% | $1,108 | $+362,795 | $+491,358 | $+99,692 | $-128,563 | (Pure) |
| Weighted | — | $+66,323 | $+76,297 | $+19,645 | $-9,974 | (Pure) |
How to read the Weighted row: your expected dollar P&L if all the scenarios above played out, with each weighted by how much it matters for this mode. Active directional view: targets at 0.5-3 sigma of expected move over the chosen horizon. 1.5-sigma carries the biggest weight (most likely breakout magnitude). The Score is this same number multiplied by √(DTE/365) so longer-dated chains get a small bonus.
| Chain | Type | Structure | Ct | Delta | IC | BE | Theta | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ◆ | Mar '27 (287d) ↳ | Fortress | $580C/$420P/$380P | 20 | -0.004/sh (-8) | $-31,700 | $564.15 (+53%) | $-118/d | 1,047,602 |
| ★ | Mar '27 (287d) ↳ | Pure | $580C | 66 | +0.135/sh (+887) | $49,830 | $587.55 (+59%) | $-348/d | 3,334,144 |
| Jun '27 (377d) ↳ | Fortress | $580C/$420P/$380P | 16 | +0.054/sh (+87) | $-14,720 | $570.80 (+55%) | $-62/d | 949,728 | |
| Sep '27 (469d) ↳ | Fortress | $580C/$420P/$380P | 14 | +0.126/sh (+176) | $-6,020 | $575.70 (+56%) | $-84/d | 919,102 | |
| Dec '27 (560d) ↳ | Fortress | $560C/$420P/$380P | 11 | +0.200/sh (+220) | $5,445 | $564.95 (+53%) | $-66/d | 799,795 | |
| Jan '28 (595d) ↳ | Fortress | $580C/$420P/$380P | 11 | +0.191/sh (+210) | $3,630 | $583.30 (+58%) | $-67/d | 802,720 | |
| Dec '28 (924d) ↳ | Fortress | $560C/$420P/$380P | 7 | +0.282/sh (+198) | $20,475 | $589.25 (+60%) | $-37/d | 626,707 | |
| ● | Now | Stock | 135 sh @ $369.23 | 135 | +1.000/sh (+135) | $49,846 | $369.23 (+0%) | $0/d | 146,240 |
★ = recommended pick (per Verdict below; multi-dim winner across score, capital, BE, theta, ROIC). ◆ = best Fortress (when not winner). ▲ = best Pure (when not winner). ● = Stock baseline reference. Score = WSPL x sqrt(DTE/365), tail-weighted for 3-4x thesis. Positive theta = you collect time decay daily (paid to wait). Negative theta = you pay time decay daily (cost of holding long options).
| Dimension | THIS: Jun '27 Pure 37ct | DEFAULT ★: Mar '27 Pure 66ct | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 2,120,260 | 3,334,144 | DEFAULT ★ (-36%) |
| Contracts | 37 | 66 | DEFAULT ★ (-44%) |
| IC (capital) | $49,580 | $49,830 | THIS (-1%) |
| Max Loss | $49,580 | $49,830 | THIS (-1%) |
| Breakeven | $593.40 | $587.55 | DEFAULT ★ (+1%) |
| Theta/day | $-132 | $-348 | THIS (+62%) |
| Weighted P&L | $2,086,243 | $3,760,017 | DEFAULT ★ (-45%) |
| ROIC (weighted) | 4208% | 7546% | DEFAULT ★ (-44%) |
| DTE | 377 | 287 | THIS (+31%) |
Weighted P&L: THIS $+2,086,243 | DEFAULT ★ $+3,760,017 | diff $-1,673,774 → DEFAULT ★ pays $+1,673,774 more under this mode's weights.
Dim-by-dim: THIS wins 4, DEFAULT wins 5. "THIS" pays more = anchor here instead. "DEFAULT" pays more = current pick stays best.
| Dimension | THIS: Sep '27 Pure 27ct | DEFAULT ★: Mar '27 Pure 66ct | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 1,711,169 | 3,334,144 | DEFAULT ★ (-49%) |
| Contracts | 27 | 66 | DEFAULT ★ (-59%) |
| IC (capital) | $49,005 | $49,830 | THIS (-2%) |
| Max Loss | $49,005 | $49,830 | THIS (-2%) |
| Breakeven | $598.15 | $587.55 | DEFAULT ★ (+2%) |
| Theta/day | $-157 | $-348 | THIS (+55%) |
| Weighted P&L | $1,509,569 | $3,760,017 | DEFAULT ★ (-60%) |
| ROIC (weighted) | 3080% | 7546% | DEFAULT ★ (-59%) |
| DTE | 469 | 287 | THIS (+63%) |
Weighted P&L: THIS $+1,509,569 | DEFAULT ★ $+3,760,017 | diff $-2,250,448 → DEFAULT ★ pays $+2,250,448 more under this mode's weights.
Dim-by-dim: THIS wins 4, DEFAULT wins 5. "THIS" pays more = anchor here instead. "DEFAULT" pays more = current pick stays best.
| Dimension | THIS: Dec '27 Pure 20ct | DEFAULT ★: Mar '27 Pure 66ct | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 1,370,438 | 3,334,144 | DEFAULT ★ (-59%) |
| Contracts | 20 | 66 | DEFAULT ★ (-70%) |
| IC (capital) | $48,100 | $49,830 | THIS (-3%) |
| Max Loss | $48,100 | $49,830 | THIS (-3%) |
| Breakeven | $604.05 | $587.55 | DEFAULT ★ (+3%) |
| Theta/day | $-122 | $-348 | THIS (+65%) |
| Weighted P&L | $1,106,399 | $3,760,017 | DEFAULT ★ (-71%) |
| ROIC (weighted) | 2300% | 7546% | DEFAULT ★ (-70%) |
| DTE | 560 | 287 | THIS (+95%) |
Weighted P&L: THIS $+1,106,399 | DEFAULT ★ $+3,760,017 | diff $-2,653,618 → DEFAULT ★ pays $+2,653,618 more under this mode's weights.
Dim-by-dim: THIS wins 4, DEFAULT wins 5. "THIS" pays more = anchor here instead. "DEFAULT" pays more = current pick stays best.
| Dimension | THIS: Jan '28 Pure 19ct | DEFAULT ★: Mar '27 Pure 66ct | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 1,337,133 | 3,334,144 | DEFAULT ★ (-60%) |
| Contracts | 19 | 66 | DEFAULT ★ (-71%) |
| IC (capital) | $49,495 | $49,830 | THIS (-1%) |
| Max Loss | $49,495 | $49,830 | THIS (-1%) |
| Breakeven | $606.05 | $587.55 | DEFAULT ★ (+3%) |
| Theta/day | $-113 | $-348 | THIS (+68%) |
| Weighted P&L | $1,047,279 | $3,760,017 | DEFAULT ★ (-72%) |
| ROIC (weighted) | 2116% | 7546% | DEFAULT ★ (-72%) |
| DTE | 595 | 287 | THIS (+107%) |
Weighted P&L: THIS $+1,047,279 | DEFAULT ★ $+3,760,017 | diff $-2,712,738 → DEFAULT ★ pays $+2,712,738 more under this mode's weights.
Dim-by-dim: THIS wins 4, DEFAULT wins 5. "THIS" pays more = anchor here instead. "DEFAULT" pays more = current pick stays best.
| Dimension | THIS: Dec '28 Pure 11ct | DEFAULT ★: Mar '27 Pure 66ct | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 931,532 | 3,334,144 | DEFAULT ★ (-72%) |
| Contracts | 11 | 66 | DEFAULT ★ (-83%) |
| IC (capital) | $49,500 | $49,830 | THIS (-1%) |
| Max Loss | $49,500 | $49,830 | THIS (-1%) |
| Breakeven | $625.00 | $587.55 | DEFAULT ★ (+6%) |
| Theta/day | $-54 | $-348 | THIS (+85%) |
| Weighted P&L | $585,475 | $3,760,017 | DEFAULT ★ (-84%) |
| ROIC (weighted) | 1183% | 7546% | DEFAULT ★ (-84%) |
| DTE | 924 | 287 | THIS (+222%) |
Weighted P&L: THIS $+585,475 | DEFAULT ★ $+3,760,017 | diff $-3,174,543 → DEFAULT ★ pays $+3,174,543 more under this mode's weights.
Dim-by-dim: THIS wins 4, DEFAULT wins 5. "THIS" pays more = anchor here instead. "DEFAULT" pays more = current pick stays best.
| Leg | Action | Strike | Price | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LC | BUY | $580.0C | $7.55 | +0.134 |
| SP | SELL | $420.0P | $70.65 | -0.592 |
| HP | BUY | $380.0P | $47.25 | +0.453 |
| Ct | Delta | IC | ML | BE | Theta | Lev | Score | ROIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | -0.004/sh (-8) | $-31,700 | $48,300 | $564.15 (+53%) | $-118/d | 15.3x | 1,047,602 | +0% |
| Dimension | Fortress | Pure | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| $580C / $420P / $380P 20 contracts · Mar '27 (287d) |
$580C 66 contracts · Mar '27 (287d) |
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| Score | 1,047,602 | 3,334,144 | PURE (-69%) |
| Contracts | 20 | 66 | PURE (-70%) |
| IC (capital) | $-31,700 | $49,830 | FORT (-164%) |
| Max Loss | $48,300 | $49,830 | FORT (-3%) |
| Breakeven | $564.15 | $587.55 | FORT (-4%) |
| Theta/day | $-118 | $-348 | FORT (-66%) |
| ROIC (weighted) | 0% | 7546% | PURE (-100%) |
Pure scores +69% — too wide a gap to justify the 3-leg fortress complexity. Buy the pure call.
| Stop | Stock at | Fortress 20ct | Pure 66ct | Stock 135sh | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -5% | $350.77 | -$149 | -$16,383 | -$2,492 | |
| -10% | $332.31 | -$297 | -$32,765 | -$4,985 | |
| -15% | $313.85 | -$446 | -$49,148 | -$7,477 | |
| -20% | $295.38 | -$594 | -$65,530 | -$9,969 | |
| -30% | $258.46 | -$892 | -$98,295 | -$14,954 |
Loss = |net_delta_total * stock_price * stop_pct|. Delta-only first-order estimate; ignores vega/theta. Conservative (LOW-end) — real MTM loss is typically 10-30% larger due to extrinsic compression on a fast move.
| Move | Price | Fortress 20ct Mar'27 | Pure 66ct Mar'27 | Stock 135sh | F-P Diff | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -19% | $295 | $-48,300 | $-49,830 | $-9,969 | $+1,530 | (Stock) |
| +0% | $369 | $-48,300 | $-49,830 | $0 | $+1,530 | (Stock) |
| +50% | $554 | $+31,700 | $-49,830 | $+24,923 | $+81,530 | (Fort) |
| +100% | $738 | $+348,620 | $+996,006 | $+49,846 | $-647,386 | (Pure) |
| +200% | $1,108 | $+1,087,080 | $+3,432,924 | $+99,692 | $-2,345,844 | (Pure) |
| +300% | $1,477 | $+1,825,540 | $+5,869,842 | $+149,538 | $-4,044,302 | (Pure) |
| +400% | $1,846 | $+2,564,000 | $+8,306,760 | $+199,384 | $-5,742,760 | (Pure) |
| +700% | $2,954 | $+4,779,380 | $+15,617,514 | $+348,922 | $-10,838,134 | (Pure) |
| +1000% | $4,062 | $+6,994,760 | $+22,928,268 | $+498,460 | $-15,933,508 | (Pure) |
| Weighted | — | $+1,181,413 | $+3,760,017 | $+104,123 | $-2,578,604 | (Pure) |
How to read the Weighted row: your expected dollar P&L if all the scenarios above played out, with each weighted by how much it matters for this mode. 3-4x thesis: huge moves matter most. +200% (3x) and +300% (4x) get the biggest weights. +400% counted as tail; +700% / +1000% rows shown above are eye candy and don't count. The Score is this same number multiplied by √(DTE/365) so longer-dated chains get a small bonus.
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