Yahya Sarhani | Open Track Record

I built a multi-million-dollar capital base through real estate & executive work. Now I’m documenting my transition into stock options through Open Track Record

[Yahya Sarhani | Open Track Record @OpenTrackRecord]

I’m not teaching options trading.

I’m testing it in public.

After building wealth through real estate & executive work, I’m allocating $30K–$40K to a 12-month experiment.

Every trade, win, loss & lesson will be part of my Open Track Record.

#Open_Track_Record
#Yahya_Sarhani

[Yahya Sarhani | Open Track Record @OpenTrackRecord]

4 Things You Need To Test Yourself In Options Trading With Zero Real-Money Risk

Most people rush into options trading with real money too early.

They watch polished content.
They hear claims about monthly returns.
They see screenshots of winning trades.
Then they start thinking: “Maybe I should try this with real money.”
I think there is a better first step.
Before risking real capital, build a record.
That is the idea behind Open Track Record 90 (OTR 90): a 90-day paper trading cycle designed to test your discipline, decision-making, and consistency before putting real money at risk.

It sits under my larger brand, Open Track Record (OTR).

Open Track Record (OTR) is about proof over hype.
Open Track Record 90 (OTR 90) is the practice ground.
The future Open Track Record Real Capital (OTR Real Capital) is where I will document my own real-capital decisions over time.

But before real capital comes readiness.

Here are the 4 things you need to test yourself in options trading with zero real-money risk.

Thing #1: Open a paper trading account
Start with a virtual trading account.
The goal is not to make fake money on a screen. The goal is to practice decision-making without financial damage.

A paper account gives you a safe environment to test:

How you choose trades

How you manage risk

How you react to losses

How you behave after wins

How consistent your process really is

This matters because options trading can create false confidence very quickly.
A few good paper trades can make you feel ready. A few bad trades can make you panic. Neither feeling is enough. What matters is whether your process survives repeated decisions.
So before you fund an account, build a record.
That is the first principle of Open Track Record 90 (OTR 90).
Thing #2: Manage it 10–15 minutes a day

You do not need to stare at charts all day.

In fact, staring at the screen can become part of the problem.

A beginner can easily confuse screen time with skill. Watching every price movement may feel productive, but it often leads to emotional decisions.

A better routine is simple:

Review your open positions

Check whether action is needed

Record what you did

Record why you did it

Step away

That routine may only take 10–15 minutes a day.
But repeated daily, it builds something more important than excitement:
Discipline.
Options trading should start as a controlled habit, not a screen addiction.
The goal of Open Track Record 90 (OTR 90) is not to turn someone into a professional trader in 90 days. The goal is to reveal whether they can follow a process long enough to trust themselves with the next step.

If you cannot manage a paper account with discipline, real money will not magically make you more disciplined.

Thing #3: Stay consistent for 90 days

A few lucky trades mean nothing.

Anyone can have a good week. Anyone can feel confident after a winning trade. Anyone can confuse a temporary result with skill.

That is why the cycle needs time.

Ninety days is long enough to reveal patterns:

Do you follow your own rules?

Do you chase after losses?

Do you become careless after wins?

Do you journal honestly?

Do you avoid trades when there is no clear setup?

Do you keep showing up after the excitement fades?
This is where the real test begins.
Open Track Record 90 (OTR 90) is not just testing a trading strategy.
It is testing the person operating the strategy.
That distinction matters.
Because in options trading, the risk is not only the market. The risk is also your behavior inside the market.

A 90-day paper trading cycle gives you a way to observe that behavior before money is on the line.

Thing #4: Review your results before risking real money

At the end of 90 days, do not only ask:

“How much did I make?”

That question is too shallow.

Ask better questions:

Did I follow my rules?

Did I manage risk properly?

Did I understand why I entered each trade?

Did I understand why I exited each trade?

Did I improve my decision-making?

Would I trust this behavior with real capital?
This review is the real decision filter.
If the results look good but the process was messy, that may not be readiness. That may just be luck.
If the returns were average but the process improved, that may still be progress.
The point is not to rush into real capital.
The point is to earn confidence through evidence.

That is what Open Track Record (OTR) is meant to stand for:

Not hype.
Not signals.
Not polished screenshots.
Not selective wins.

A record.

Open Track Record 90 (OTR 90) is the first layer: a repeatable 90-day practice cycle for new traders.

Open Track Record Real Capital (OTR Real Capital) will be the long-term layer: my own cumulative real-capital record over the years.

One is the training ground.

The other is the decade-long trust asset.
I plan to run this 90-day cycle every quarter.
If the process works, the record will show it.
If it does not, the record will show that too.

Follow along if you want to see the real test.

[Yahya Sarhani | Open Track Record @OpenTrackRecord]

4 Things You Need To Test Yourself In Options Trading With Zero Cost

Most people rush into options trading with real money too early.

I think there is a better first step:

Test yourself for 90 days before risking capital.

1. Open a paper trading account

Use a virtual account first.

The goal is not to make fake money on a screen.

The goal is to practice decisions without financial damage.

2. Manage it 10–15 minutes a day

You do not need to stare at charts all day.

You need a repeatable routine:

Review. Decide. Journal. Move on.

3. Stay consistent for 90 days

A few lucky trades mean nothing.

A 90-day cycle reveals your discipline, patience, and emotional control.

4. Review before risking real money

At the end, ask:

Did I follow my rules?

Did I manage risk?

Did I improve?

Only then should you decide whether you are ready to use real capital.

I plan to run this cycle every quarter.

Follow along if you want to see the real record.

[Yahya Sarhani | Open Track Record @OpenTrackRecord]

4 things you need to test yourself in options trading with “zero cost”:

1- Open a paper trading account
2- Manage it 10–15 minutes a day
3- Stay consistent for 90 days
4- Review your results before risking real money

I plan to run this cycle every quarter.

Follow along if you want to see the real record.

[Yahya Sarhani | Open Track Record @OpenTrackRecord]

3 mistakes I want to avoid in this 12-month stock-options experiment:

Trading to prove a point
Hiding losses
Confusing luck with skill

An open track record should reveal the truth, not decorate it.

[Yahya Sarhani | Open Track Record @OpenTrackRecord]

3 reasons I’m documenting my stock-options experiment publicly:

To avoid fake confidence
To learn from real decisions
To build a record anyone can review

The goal is not to look smart.

The goal is to make the process visible.

[Yahya Sarhani | Open Track Record @OpenTrackRecord]

I keep seeing polished options trading content claiming 2%+ per month is achievable. 📈

I don’t want to believe it blindly or reject it emotionally.

So I’m testing it in public for 12 months:

Every trade
Every win
Every loss
Every lesson

Let the record answer.

[Yahya Sarhani | Open Track Record @OpenTrackRecord]

The question is not:

“Can options make money?” 💰

The better question is:

“Can stock-options trading deserve a disciplined place in a serious wealth-building portfolio?”

That’s what I’m testing for 12 months. 🧪

[Yahya Sarhani | Open Track Record @OpenTrackRecord]

3 things I will not do in my stock-options experiment:

Sell signals ❌
Hide losing trades 🙈
Pretend early wins prove skill 🎭

This is not a performance show.

It’s a public learning record.

[Yahya Sarhani | Open Track Record @OpenTrackRecord]

Real estate taught me patience. 🏘️

Executive work taught me discipline. 💼

Now I want to see what stock-options trading teaches me when every trade, win, loss, and lesson is documented in public.

That’s the Open Track Record experiment. 📖

[Yahya Sarhani | Open Track Record @OpenTrackRecord]

3 questions I’ll ask after every stock-options trade:

Was the thesis clear?
Was the risk defined?
Did the result teach anything?

The P&L matters.

But the decision process matters more.

Old way:

Share wins
Hide losses
Sell confidence

Open Track Record way:

Share every trade
Review every mistake
Let time judge the process

No hype. No signals. Just the record.

[Yahya Sarhani | Open Track Record @OpenTrackRecord]

3 mistakes I want to avoid in this 12-month stock-options experiment:

Trading to prove a point
Hiding losses
Confusing luck with skill

An open track record should reveal the truth, not decorate it.

[Yahya Sarhani | Open Track Record @OpenTrackRecord]

3 reasons I’m documenting my stock-options experiment publicly:

To avoid fake confidence
To learn from real decisions
To build a record anyone can review

The goal is not to look smart.

The goal is to make the process visible.

[Yahya Sarhani | Open Track Record @OpenTrackRecord]

@optstrategist
I really admire your market framework and the discipline in your work. I’m a university student in the Middle East, and your research has helped me deepen my understanding of market internals and options. I was wondering whether you offer any student pricing.

[Yahya Sarhani | Open Track Record @OpenTrackRecord]

@InvestFreedom05 @KobeissiLetter we’re still making lower highs and lower lows (bearish), VIX is elevated, and not seeing real strength from internals yet

[Lawrence G. McMillan @optstrategist]

Oversold conditions alone aren’t a signal.

We’re still waiting for confirmation — and it hasn’t arrived.

Latest commentary:
https://t.co/vPZVUhjNY6

[Yahya Sarhani | Open Track Record @OpenTrackRecord]

@hookedonmarkets 😂😅

[Yahya Sarhani | Open Track Record @OpenTrackRecord]

3️⃣ Churn Rate: The percentage of customers lost over time.

Want formulas, examples, and strategies to optimize these metrics?

#GrowthStrategy #ScalingSuccess #MetricsThatMatter #WolfOfGrowth

[Yahya Sarhani | Open Track Record @OpenTrackRecord]

🎯 Growth isn’t about doing more; it’s about tracking the right metrics to scale smarter.

Here are 3 metrics you need to focus on:
1️⃣ LTV (Lifetime Value): Revenue from a customer’s entire journey.
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[Yahya Sarhani | Open Track Record @OpenTrackRecord]

2️⃣ CAC (Customer Acquisition Cost): The cost to acquire one customer.

💡 Aim for an LTV:CAC ratio of at least 3:1 for scalable growth.

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