This. It was really just insurance. I fully expected the $1k I bought to expire worthless, and the first $230 did, but these ones I was able to exit for a nice

This. It was really just insurance. I fully expected the $1k I bought to expire worthless, and the first $230 did, but these ones I was able to exit for a nice profit. I highly suspect the expected value of options trading is negative, but it's useful as a hedge. Really wish I could spend like 10% of my salary on put options for my employer in case I get laid off, but it's forbidden apparently.