Ahoy there, Trader! ⚓️
It’s Phil…
The short answer: Probably. Here’s why.
The Oracle vs. the Algorithm
Warren Buffett once made billions selling long-dated put options on the S&P 500.
It was 2008. Chaos reigned. And Buffett, like a market Jedi, bet the world wouldn’t end before 2020.
It didn’t.
He pocketed billions in premiums.
But let’s be honest… most of us don’t have the capital, patience, or saint-level serenity to wait out a decade-long trade.
Fast-forward to 2025.
SPX now offers options that expire every. single. day.
Same asset. Same principle.
Just… faster.
Enter: short-dated SPX credit spreads – the modern trader’s answer to Buffett’s slow-cooked billions.
It’s not about replacing Buffett’s brilliance.
It’s about evolving the strategy to fit today’s markets.
Let’s explore how the “Oracle of Omaha” might’ve upgraded his playbook if he was 30, trading from a MacBook instead of an oak-panelled office.
Buffett’s Billion-Dollar Option Trick (Old Way)
Buffett doesn’t hate options. He just plays them like a king on a chessboard – slow, deliberate, guaranteed to win in the end.
His move? Selling long-dated put options.
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Let’s say the S&P 500 is at 1200.
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He sells a put at 900, expiring 10 years from now.
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If the market drops, he buys the index at a steep discount.
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If it doesn’t, he keeps the giant premium.
It’s like being paid to wait in a comfy chair while the world panics.
Worked beautifully for him.
But that was the slow game.
SPX Spreads (New Way): The Fast Lane to Income
The modern twist?
0DTE SPX credit spreads.
You’re not waiting 10 years.
You’re not trying to buy the dip.
You’re simply betting that nothing major will happen today – and getting paid when it doesn’t.
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Defined risk.
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Fast returns.
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No stock ownership.
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You’re flat by day’s end.
And best of all? You can repeat it 5 days a week.
This is Buffett’s idea of premium-selling – just accelerated, systemised, and built for the attention economy.
Side-by-Side: Buffett vs. You (Today)
Let’s stack it up:
| Buffett’s Puts (2008) | SPX Credit Spreads (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Timeframe | 5–10 years | 0–7 days |
| Capital Required | $1B+ | $250 per trade |
| Edge | Buy quality cheap | Sell volatility premium |
| Trade Style | Passive, rare | Active, frequent |
| Frequency | 1–2 major bets | 200+ trades/year |
| Risk Profile | Market crash exposure | Defined risk per trade |
| Setup Time | Weeks | Under 30 minutes/day |
| Results Visibility | Years | Daily/Weekly |
Buffett’s playbook is powerful.
Yours is faster, leaner, and optimised for real-life traders who want consistent results now, not in the next recession.
What Buffett Loved… SPX Traders Get Daily
Let’s be clear: Buffett’s core principles still apply.
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Collect premium upfront
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Let time work for you
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Only take asymmetric bets
But SPX credit spreads give you daily access to those same advantages – without needing a billion-dollar float.
It’s the same math, just compressed into a faster cycle.
Buffett sold insurance on long-term outcomes.
You sell insurance on daily nothing-burgers.
And it pays.
The Secret Most Investors Still Miss
Most people are still stuck in one of three myths:
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“Options are risky.”
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Not when used properly. Spreads define risk.
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“You need a huge account.”
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SPX spreads can be started with $250–$500.
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“Trading takes hours a day.”
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Not if you follow a system. You can be in and out in 30 minutes.
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The reality?
This is one of the most repeatable, scalable, high-probability income strategies available today.
Buffett had the patience.
You’ve got the tools.
Let the Boomers Hold. You Get Paid.
You don’t need to wait 30 years to get wealthy.
You don’t need to buy the dip and pray.
You just need:
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A defined-risk strategy
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A system to spot high-probability setups
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And a rinse-repeat workflow to cashflow from short-dated SPX options
This isn’t about beating Buffett.
It’s about adapting his edge for your world.
He waited 10 years to collect.
You can get paid Friday.
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