Friday, May 8, 2009

Out of Date

I am sorry that I have failed to keethis blog up to date. I have been taking stock trading classes and been on travel. I will update the site following close of calls next Friday. I will bring each position up to date in total without showing each individual action.

Monday, March 9, 2009

Adjustments - CSCO

CSCO BTO 500 shares Total Cost ($12,454.45) Original Cost not MTM adjusted
Income to Date $1,047.80
Holding Period 121 Days
Income 8.41% to date, Monthly 2.10%, Annual 25.2%
STO 5 17.5 Jan 09 @0.33 Income 152.04
BTC 5 17.5 Jan 09 @0.30 ($132.95) Buyback / roll out and up
STO 5 17 Feb 09 @0.22 Income $97.04
BTC 5 17 Feb 09 @0.02 ($14.95)
STO 5 16 Feb 09 @0.11 Income $42.04 Expired
STO 5 17 Apr 09 @ 0.35 Income $162.04
BTC 5 17 Apr 09 @ 0.12 ($72.95)
STO 5 16 Apr 09 @0.25 Income $112.04
If Exercised -21.94% Net, Monthly –2.75%, Annual –33.51% NOTE: Must watch for roll out/up

Sunday, March 8, 2009

Not CC but Extreme Important to our Freedom in America

Very Important for you to be aware of a new bill HR 45 introduced into the House.
This is the Blair Holt Firearm Licensing & Record of Sale Act of 2009.

We just learned yesterday about this on the Peter Boyles radio program.

Even gun shop owners didn't know about this because it is flying under the radar.

To find out about this - go to any government website and type in HR 45 or Google HR 45 Blair Holt Firearm Licensing & Record of Sales Act of 2009. You will get all the information.

Basically this would make it illegal to own a firearm - any rifle with a clip or ANY pistol unless:

.It is registered

.You are fingerprinted

.You supply a current Driver's License

.You supply your Social Security #

.You will submit to a physical & mental evaluation at any time of their choosing

.Each update - change or ownership through private or public sale must be reported and costs $25 - Failure to do so you automatically lose the right to own a firearm and are subject up to a year in jail.

.There is a child provision clause on page 16 section 305 stating a child-access provision. Gun must be locked and inaccessible to any child under 18.

They would have the right to come and inspect that you are storing your gun safely away from accessibility to children and fine is punishable for up to 5 yrs. in prison.

If you think this is a joke - go to the website and take your pick of many options to read this. It is long and lengthy. But, more and more people are becoming aware of this. Pass the word along. Any hunters in your family - pass this along.

Peter Boyles is on this and having guests. Listen to him on KHOW 630 a.m. in the morning. He suggests the best way to fight this is to tell all your friends about it and "spring into action". Also he suggests we all join a pro-gun group like the Colorado Rifle Association, hunting associations, gun clubs and especially the NRA.

This is just a "termite" approach to complete confiscation of guns and disarming of our society to the point we have no defense - chip away a little here and there until the goal is accomplished before anyone realizes it. (Did Obama promise transparency? It seems his motives are more and more transparent while his methods are hidden in back rooms.)

This is one to act on whether you own a gun or not.

If you take my gun, only the criminal will have one to use against me. HR 45 only makes me/us less safe. After working with convicts for 26 years I know this bill, if passed, would make them happy and in less danger from their victims

Friday, March 6, 2009

Adjustments - MSFT

MSFT BTO 400 shares Total Cost ($11,197.55) Original Cost not MTM adjusted
Income to Date $1,079.83
Holding Period 121 Days
Income 9.64% to date, Monthly 2.41%, Annual 28.92%
STO 4 21 Jan 09 @0.27 Income $95.04
BTC 4 21 Jan 09 @ 0.20 ($92.95) Buyback/ roll out and up
STO 4 23 Feb 09 @0.25 Income $87.04
BTC 4 23 Feb 09 @0.02 ($12.95) Buyback/ roll down
STO 4 19 Feb 09 @ 0.21 Income $73.04
BTC 4 19 Feb 09 @ 1.00 ($412.95) Buyback / roll out
STO 4 19 Mar 09 @1.35 Income $527.04
BTC 4 19 Mar 09 @1.07 ($440.95) Buyback / roll down and up
STO 4 20 Feb 09 @ 0.19 Income $63.04 Expired
STO 4 19 Mar 09 @ 0.11 Income $31.04
BTC 4 19 Mar 09 @ 0.02 ($12.95)
STO 4 17 Mar 09 @ 0.15 Income $47.04
If Exercised -29.70% Net, Monthly -4.20%, Annual -51.13% Must watch for roll out/u

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Adjustment - GE

As GE continues to go south, I have to adjust my position to increase cash income.

GE (2 Different Positions Combined)
BTO 600 shares Total Cost ($16,455.88) Original Cost not MTM adjusted
Income to Date $1,884.90
Average Holding of Combined Positions 99 days
Income 11.45% to date, Monthly 3.47%, Annual 41.64%
STO 6 17.5 Jan 09 @ 0.33 Income $185.04 Expired
STO 6 15 Feb 09 @0.20 Income $107.04
Dividend Received Income $186.00
BTC 6 15 Feb 09 @ 0.05 ($42.95) Buyback / roll out and down
STO 6 13 Feb 09 @ 0.19 Income $101.04 Expired
STO 6 11 Mar09 @ 0.25 Income $137.04
BTC 6 11 Mar 09 @0.06 ($48.95)
STO 6 9 Mar 09 @0.19 Income $101.04
If Exercised Net –49.54% , Monthly –7.82%, Annual --95.16% NOTE: Must watch for roll out/up

Monday, March 2, 2009

Adjustments - BA, AA

BA BTO 200 shares @44.18 ($8,845.95)
STO 2 45 Feb 09 @1.30 Income $247.04
BTC 2 45 Feb 09 @0.4 ($92.95)
BTO 100 Shares @ 41.13 ($4,122.95)
ST0 3 45 Feb 09 @0.45 Income $122.04
BTC 3 45 Feb 09 @0.05 ($27.95)
STO 3 40 Feb 09 @0.20 Income $47.04 Expired
STO 3 40 Apr 09 @ 0.60 Income $167.04
BTC 3 40 Apr 09 @ 0.20 ($72.95)
STO 3 35 Apr 09 @ 0.75 Income $212.04
If Exercised –13.51% Net, Monthly -5.13%, Annual -62.40% NOTE: Must watch for roll out/up


AA BTO 300 shares @10.98 ($3303.38)
Income to Date $118.22
Holding Period 43
Income 3.58%, Monthly 2.69%, Annual 32.22%
STO 3 12.5 Jan 09 @0.21 Income $50.04 Expired
STO 5 10 Jan 09 @0.24 Income $107.04 PUT
BTC 5 10 Jan 09 @0.80 ($412.95)
STO 3 10 Feb 09 @0.27 Income $68.04 Expired
STO 3 7.5 Apr 09 @0.45 Income $122.04
BTO 200 shares @5.75 ($1,159.95)
STO 2 7.5 Apr 09 @0.35 Income $57.04
If Exercised -12.61%, Monthly -2.35%, Annual -28.59% NOTE: Must watch for roll out/up

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Adjustments - ALL, COST, AA, GE, DD, WMT, CAT

ALL BTO 300 shares @26.01 ($7,812.38)
STO 3 22.5 Feb 09 @ 5.10 Income $1,517.04
STO 2 20 Feb 09 Puts @1.00 Income 187.04
BTC 2 20 Feb 09 Puts @0.29 ($70.95) Buyback / roll out and up
BTC 3 22.5 Feb 09 @ @2.80 ($852.95) Buyback roll out and up
STO 3 25 Feb 09 @1.15 Income $332.0
BTC 3 25 Feb 09 @ 0.43 ($141.95) Buyback / roll out and down
STO 3 22.5 Feb 09 @ 1.15 Income $332.04 Expired
BTO 200 shares @19.83 ($3,975.57) Bought to increase position and dollar average down
STO 2 20 Feb 09 @0.35 Income $57.04 Expired
STO 5 22.5 Mar 09 @0.25 Income $112.04
If Exercised 7.83%, Monthly 4.20%, Annual 51.06%

COST BTO 200 shares Total Cost ($14,579.94) Original Cost not MTM adjusted
Income to Date $1,608.74
Holding Period 167 Days
Income 11.03% to date, Monthly 1.98%, Annual 23.77%
STO 2 57.5 Jan 09 @0.9 Income $167.04
BTC 2 57.5 Jan 09 @ 0.4 ($92.95) Buyback / roll down
STO 2 55 Jan 09 @ 0.80 Income $147.04 Expired
STO 2 52.5 Feb 09 @ 0.4 Income $67.04 Expired
STO 2 45 Mar09 @ 0.80 Income $147.04
If Exercised -24.10% Net, Monthly -2.8%, Annual -34.10% Note: Watch for buy back and roll out

AA BTO 300 shares @10.98 ($3303.38)
Income to Date $118.22
Holding Period 43
Income 3.58%, Monthly 2.69%, Annual 32.22%
STO 3 12.5 Jan 09 @0.21 Income $50.04 Expired
STO 5 10 Jan 09 @0.24 Income $107.04 PUT
BTC 5 10 Jan 09 @0.80 ($412.95)
STO 3 10 Feb 09 @0.27 Income $68.04 Expired
STO 3 7.5 Apr 09 @0.45 Income $122.04
If Exercised -29.06%, Monthly -5.41%, Annual -65.88% NOTE: Must watch for roll out/up

GE (2 Different Positions Combined)
BTO 600 shares Total Cost ($16,455.88) Original Cost not MTM adjusted
Income to Date $1,884.90
Average Holding of Combined Positions 99 days
Income 11.45% to date, Monthly 3.47%, Annual 41.64%
STO 6 17.5 Jan 09 @ 0.33 Income $185.04 Expired
STO 6 15 Feb 09 @0.20 Income $107.04
Dividend Received Income $186.00
BTC 6 15 Feb 09 @ 0.05 ($42.95) Buyback / roll out and down
STO 6 13 Feb 09 @ 0.19 Income $101.04 Expired
STO 6 11 Mar09 @ 0.25 Income $137.04
If Exercised Net –42.56% , Monthly –6.72%, Annual --81.76% NOTE: Must watch for roll out/up

DD BTO 200 shares Total Cost ($6929.93) Original Cost not MTM adjusted
Income to Date $622.44
Holding Peiod 59 days
Income 9.56% to date, Monthly 19.0%, Annual 228.00%
STO 2 25 Jan 09 @1.35 Income $257.04
BTC 2 25 Jan 09 @ 1.40 ($292.95) Buyback / roll out and up
STO 2 30 Feb 09 @ 0.25 Income 37.04 Expired
STO 2 22.5 Apr09 @0.40 Income $67.04
If Exercised -23.96% Net, Monthly -4.06%, Annual –49.40% NOTE: Must watch for roll out/up

WMT BTO 200 shares Total Cost ($11,569.95) Original Cost not MTM adjusted
Income to Date $882.89
Holding Period 132
Income 7.63% to date, Monthly 1.73%, Annual 20.81%
STO 2 57.5 Jan 09 @1.48 Income $285.04 Expired
STO 2 57.5 Feb 09 @ 0.25 Income $37.04
BTC 2 57.5 Feb 09 @ 0.04 ($12.95) Buyback/roll down
STO 2 52.5 Feb 09 @ 0.49 Income $85.04 Expired
STO 2 52.5 Mar 09 @ 0.40 Income $67.04
If Exercised 2.69% Net, Monthly 0.36%, Annual 4.41%

CAT BTO 200 shares @41.37 ($8283.57)
STO 2 42.5 Jan 09 @2.00 Income $387.04 Expired
STO 2 42 Feb 09 @ 1.59 Income $305.04
BTC 2 42 Feb 09 @ 0.49 ($110.95) Buyback/roll down
STO 2 40 Feb 09 @ 1.00 Income $187.04
BTC 2 40 Feb 09 @ 0.21 ($54.95) Buyback/roll/down
STO 2 38 Feb 09 @ 0.55 Income $97.04 Expired
Dividend 2/20/09 @0.42 Income $84.00
STO 2 30 Apr 09 @ 0.65 Income $117.04
If Exercised 14.44% Net, Monthly -3.77%, Annual -45.82% NOTE: Must watch for roll out/up

Monday, February 23, 2009

New Positions - CAT, VZ, YHOO, CX

CAT BTO 300 share @26.93 ($8,088.38)
STO 3 28 Mar 09 @1.21 Income $350.04
If Exercised 8.06% Net , Monthly 8.95%, Annual 108.92%

VZ BTO 500 Shares @ 28.71 ($14,363.35)
STO 5 30 Mar 09 @0.73 Income $352.04
If Exercised 6.81% Net, Monthly 7.57%, Annual 92.12%

YHOO BTO 1000 Shares @ 12.10 ($12,104.95)
STO 10 12 Mar 09 @ 0.97 Income $957.04
If Exercised 6.96% Net, Monthly 7.73%, Annual 94.05%

CX Cash Secured Puts 1000 Shares @ 5 (Tied up Capital $5000)
STO 10 5 Mar 09 @0.45
If Exercised or Not Exercised 8.54% Net, Monthly 9.49%, Annual 115.47%

Saturday, February 21, 2009

Preparations of Next Week

I am starting to determine what adjustments to make to holdings that were not exercised: AA, ALL, AUY, BA, CAT, COST, CSCO, DD, DIG, GE, JPM, MSFT, UYG, WMT

I am also evaluating what to do with funds obtained from exercised positions. I am considering selling some ITM calls on positions that I could increase position if exercised (AA & AUY). I am also considering selling ITM puts on Cemex (CX). New positions of Verizon (VZ and YHOO) are also being considered.

Friday, February 20, 2009

Assigned/Exercised Positions - UNH, TRA, GE, AUY, YAHOO

UNH BTO 400 Shares @26.29 ($10,525.94)
STO 4 27 Jan 09 @1.20 Income $467.04 Exercised/Assigned
If Exercised 6.95% Net, Monthly 9.06%, Annual 110.23%

TRA BTO 500 shares @18.65 ($9,333.05)
STO 5 17.5 TRA @ 2.45 Income $1,212.04 Exercised/Assigned
If Exercised 6.63%, Monthly 7.11%, Annual 86.46%

GE BTO 400 shares 11.95 ($4789.91)
STO 4 10 Feb 09 @2.39 Income $943.04 Exercised/Assigned
If Exercised 2.99%, Monthly 3.32%, Annual 40.41%

AUY BTO 500 shares @7.77 ($3,894.00)
STO 5 8 Feb 09 @ 0.55 Income $262.04 Exercised/Assigned
If Exercised 9.20%, Monthly 10.22%, Annual 124.32%

YHOO BTO 1000 shares @ 12.76 ($12,774.45)
STO 10 12.5 Jan 09 @1.51 Income $1,497.04 Expired
STO 10 11 Feb 09 @1.6 Income $1,587.04 Exercised/Assigned
If Exercised 10.17% Net, Monthly 5.26%, Annual 64.03%

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Adjustments - AUY

The run up in gold prices in the past couple of days has required adjustments of my AUY positions.

AUY (3 Different Positions Combined)
BTO 1500 shares Total Cost ($19,839.40) Original Cost not MTM adjusted
Income to Date $3,268.41
Average Holding of combined positions 169 days
Income 16.4% to date, Monthly 2.92 %, Annual 35.11%
15 10 Jan 09 calls were open at end of period and income is included above
STO 15 9 Feb 09 @0.16 Income $221.24
BTC 10 9 Feb 09 @ 0.50 ($512.95)
STO 10 10 Feb 09 @0.10 Income $87.04
BTC 10 10 Feb09 @ 0.10 ($112.95)
STO 10 10 Mar 09 @0.50 Income $487.04
BTC 5 9 Feb 09 @0.60 ($312.95)
STO 5 9 Mar 09 @1.00 Income $487.04
If Exercised Net –8.72%, Monthly -1.22%, Annual -14.87% NOTE: Watch for buy back and roll out

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Adustment - MSFT - Roll Out - Revised

I just got home from a trip and am checking positions. Needed to get this one rolled out.

MSFT BTO 400 shares Total Cost ($11,197.55) Original Cost not MTM adjusted
Income to Date $1,079.83
Holding Period 121 Days
Income 9.64% to date, Monthly 2.41%, Annual 28.92%
STO 4 21 Jan 09 @0.27 Income $95.04
BTC 4 21 Jan 09 @ 0.20 ($92.95)
STO 4 23 Feb 09 @0.25 Income $87.04
BTC 4 23 Feb 09 @0.02 ($12.95)
STO 4 19 Feb 09 @ 0.21 Income $73.04
BTC 4 19 Feb 09 @ 1.00 ($412.95) Roll Out
STO 4 19 Mar 09 @1.35 Income $527.04
BTC 4 19 Mar 09 @1.07 ($440.95)
STO 4 20 Feb 09 @ 0.19 Income $63.04
If Exercised -20.02% Net, Monthly -3.30%, Annual -40.16% NOTE: Must watch for roll out/up

Monday, February 2, 2009

Adjustments - ALL and CSCO

Here is a example of bad buyback and roll up or down actions. The position gain is now less than it would have been if left alone. These adjustments occurred over the last week.

ALL BTO 300 shares @26.01 ($7,812.38)
STO 3 22.5 Feb 09 @ 5.10 Income $1,517.04
STO 2 20 Feb 09 Puts @1.00 Income 187.04
BTC 2 20 Feb 09 Puts @0.29 ($70.95)
BTC 3 22.5 Feb 09 @ @2.80 ($852.95)
STO 3 25 Feb 09 @1.15 Income $332.0
BTC 3 25 Feb 09 @ 0.43 ($141.95)
STO 3 2.5 Feb 09 @ 1.15 Income $332.04)
If Exercised 2.94%, Monthly 3.15%, Annual 38.37%


I BTC the 17 Feb a week ago anticipating a positive action on CSCO. I STO the 17 Feb today for a slight gain in premium total for the month. It appears CSCO will not gain as hoped for the month.

CSCO BTO 500 shares Total Cost ($12,454.45) Original Cost not MTM adjusted
Income to Date $1,047.80
Holding Period 121 Days
Income 8.41% to date, Monthly 2.10%, Annual 25.2%
STO 5 17.5 Jan 09 @0.33 Income 152.04
BTC 5 17.5 Jan 09 @0.30 ($132.95)
STO 5 19 Feb 09 @ 0.35 Income $162.04
BTC 5 19 Feb 09 @0.06 ($42.95)
STO 5 17 Feb 09 @ 0.30 Income 137.04
BTC 5 17 Feb 09 @0.16 ($92.95)
STO 5 17 Feb 09 @ 0.22 Income $97.04
If Exercised -19.76% Net, Monthly –3.26%, Annual –39.63% NOTE: Must watch for roll out/up

Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Adjustment - GE

I missed this adjustment when posted others. This updates my original GE positions.

GE (2 Different Positions Combined)
BTO 600 shares Total Cost ($16,455.88) Original Cost not MTM adjusted
Income to Date $1,884.90
Average Holding of Combined Positions 99 days
Income 11.45% to date, Monthly 3.47%, Annual 41.64%
STO 6 17.5 Jan 09 @ 0.33 Income $185.04 Expired
STO 6 16 Feb 09 @0.20 Income $107.04
Dividend Received Income $186.00
If Exercised Net –27.40% , Monthly –5.14%, Annual --62.50% NOTE: Must watch for roll out/up

Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Adjustment - MSFT

MSFT BTO 400 shares Total Cost ($11,197.55) Original Cost not MTM adjusted
Income to Date $1,079.83
Holding Period 121 Days
Income 9.64% to date, Monthly 2.41%, Annual 28.92%
STO 4 21 Jan 09 @0.27 Income $95.04
BTC 4 21 Jan 09 @ 0.20 ($92.95)
STO 4 23 Feb 09 @0.25 Income $87.04
BTC 4 23 Feb 09 @0.02 ($12.95)
STO 4 19 Feb 09 @ 0.21 Income $73.04
If Exercised -21.24% Net, Monthly -3.5%, Annual -42.60% NOTE: Must watch for roll out/up

Monday, January 26, 2009

Cash Secured Put - FCX

Cash Secured Put was sold on FCX
STO 3 15 Feb 09 @ 0.48 Income $131.04
BTC 3 15 Feb 09 @ 0.15 ($57.95)
Net Income $73.09 holding period was 4 days Cash used to secure was $6600
Net 1.11%, Monthly 8.31%, Annual 101.05%

Adjustment - CAT

With the large drop in CAT, I elected to buy back and roll down.

CAT BTO 200 shares @41.37 ($8283.57)
STO 2 42.5 Jan 09 @2.00 Income $387.04 Expired
STO 2 42 Feb 09 @ 1.59 Income $305.04
BTC 2 42 Feb 09 @ 0.49 ($110.95)
STO 2 40 Feb 09 @ 1.00 Income $187.04
BTC 2 40 Feb 09 @ 0.21 ($54.95)
STO 2 38 Feb 09 @ 0.55 Income $97.04
If Exercised 2.42% Net, Monthly 1.25%, Annual 15.25%

Friday, January 23, 2009

Adjustments - WMT, CAT, CSCO

WMT BTO 200 shares Total Cost ($11,569.95) Original Cost not MTM adjusted
Income to Date $882.89
Holding Period 132
Income 7.63% to date, Monthly 1.73%, Annual 20.81%
STO 2 57.5 Jan 09 @1.48 Income $285.04 Expired
STO 2 57.5 Feb 09 @ 0.25 Income $37.04
BTC 2 57.5 Feb 09 @ 0.04 ($12.95)
STO 2 52.5 Feb 09 @ 0.49 Income $85.04
If Exercised 2.11% Net, Monthly 0.33%, Annual 4.00%


CAT BTO 200 shares @41.37 ($8283.57)
STO 2 42.5 Jan 09 @2.00 Income $387.04 Expired
STO 2 42 Feb 09 @ 1.59 Income $305.04
BTC 2 42 Feb 09 @ 0.49 ($110.95)
STO 2 40 Feb 09 @ 1.00 Income $187.04
If Exercised 6.74% Net, Monthly 3.49%, Annual 42.44%

CSCO BTO 500 shares Total Cost ($12,454.45) Original Cost not MTM adjusted
Income to Date $1,047.80
Holding Period 121 Days
Income 8.41% to date, Monthly 2.10%, Annual 25.2%
STO 5 17.5 Jan 09 @0.33 Income 152.04
BTC 5 17.5 Jan 09 @0.30 ($132.95)
STO 5 19 Feb 09 @ 0.35 Income $162.04
BTC 5 19 Feb 09 @0.06 ($42.95)
STO 5 17 Feb 09 @ 0.30 Income 137.04
If Exercised -19.80% Net, Monthly –4.01%, Annual –48.82% NOTE: Must watch for roll out/up

New Positions - ALL, TRA, GE, AUY

The following nes positions were established the past 2 days.

ALL BTO 300 shares @26.01 ($7,812.38)
STO 3 22.5 Feb 09 @ 5.10 Income $1,517.04
STO 2 20 Feb 09 Puts @1.00 Income 187.04
If Exercised 8.09%, Monthly 8.66%, Annual 105.41%

TRA BTO 500 shares @18.65 ($9,333.05)
STO 5 17.5 TRA @ 2.45 Income $1,212.04
If Exercised 6.63%, Monthly 7.11%, Annual 86.46%

GE BTO 400 shares 11.95 ($4789.91)
STO 4 10 Feb 09 @2.39 Income $943.04
If Exercised 2.99%, Monthly 3.32%, Annual 40.41%

AUY BTO 500 shares @7.77 ($3,894.00)
STO 5 8 Feb 09 @ 0.55 Income $262.04
If Exercised 9.20%, Monthly 10.22%, Annual 124.32%

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Adjustments - AUY, WMT, YHOO, CAT, F

Today was a poor day for much action. I only adjusted a few of my positions.

AUY (3 Different Positions Combined)
BTO 1500 shares Total Cost ($19,839.40) Original Cost not MTM adjusted
Income to Date $3,268.41
Average Holding of combined positions 169 days
Income 16.4% to date, Monthly 2.92 %, Annual 35.11%
15 10 Jan 09 calls were open at end of period and income is included above
STO 15 9 Feb 09 @0.16 Income $221.24
If Exercised Net –14.33%, Monthly -2.34%, Annual -28.42% NOTE: Watch for buy back and roll out

WMT BTO 200 shares Total Cost ($11,569.95) Original Cost not MTM adjusted
Income to Date $882.89
Holding Period 132
Income 7.63% to date, Monthly 1.73%, Annual 20.81%
STO 2 57.5 Jan 09 @1.48 Income $285.04 Expired
STO 2 57.5 Feb 09 @ 0.25 Income $37.04
If Exercised 10.13% Net, Monthly 1.58%, Annual 19.17%

YHOO BTO 1000 shares @ 12.76 ($12,774.45)
STO 10 12.5 Jan 09 @1.51 Income $1,497.04 Expired
STO 10 11 Feb 09 @1.6 Income $1,587.04
If Exercised 10.17% Net, Monthly 5.26%, Annual 64.03%

CAT BTO 200 shares @41.37 ($8283.57)
STO 2 42.5 Jan 09 @2.00 Income $387.04 Expired
STO 2 42 Feb 09 @ 1.59 Income $305.04
If Exercised 10.65% Net, Monthly 5.51%, Annual 67.05%

F BTO 1000 shares @ 2.44 ($2449.95)
STO 10 2.5 Jan 09 @0.17 Income $157.04 Expired
STO 10 3 Mar 09 @ 0.14 Income $127.04
If Exercised 33.64% Net, Monthly 12.94%, Annual 157.42%

Sunday, January 18, 2009

Exercised Positions - USO, BA, PRU, TRA

Four positions were exercised after close Friday. Two had been sold ITM and two ATM on the OTM side. Alot of my positions closed very near to the money so should offer good CC returns for Feb. I will be spending the seekend and Monday making decisions on open positions. TRA that was called jumped in value greatly because of a buy out offer. It will require some thought to determine if I desire to reenter it as a position for Feb.

Thursday, January 8, 2009

Adjustments - DD, CSCO, MSFT

The buy to close and roll out did not come out as planned. I was away from market for a time yesterday and had placed buy backs and they triggered. If I had been able to watch market I would have cancelled buy backs because of large drop in prices. Now just will make th best of the case and continue to plow ahead.

DD BTO 200 shares Total Cost ($6929.93) Original Cost not MTM adjusted
Income to Date $622.44
Holding Peiod 59 days
Income 9.56% to date, Monthly 19.0%, Annual 228.00%
STO 2 25 Jan 09 @1.35 Income $257.04
BTC 2 25 Jan 09 @ 1.40 ($292.95)
STO 2 30 Feb 09 @ 0.25 Income 37.04
If Exercised -3.99% Net, Monthly -1.00%, Annual –12.13% NOTE: Must watch for roll out/up

CSCO BTO 500 shares Total Cost ($12,454.45) Original Cost not MTM adjusted
Income to Date $1,047.80
Holding Period 121 Days
Income 8.41% to date, Monthly 2.10%, Annual 25.2%
STO 5 17.5 Jan 09 @0.33 Income 152.04
BTC 5 17.5 Jan 09 @0.30 ($132.95)
STO 5 19 Feb 09 @ 0.35 Income $162.04
If Exercised -12.87% Net, Monthly –2.12%, Annual –25.80% NOTE: Must watch for roll out/up

MSFT BTO 400 shares Total Cost ($11,197.55) Original Cost not MTM adjusted
Income to Date $1,079.83
Holding Period 121 Days
Income 9.64% to date, Monthly 2.41%, Annual 28.92%
STO 4 21 Jan 09 @0.27 Income $95.04
BTC 4 21 Jan 09 @ 0.20 ($92.95)
STO 4 23 Feb 09 @0.25 Income $87.04
If Exercised -7.49% Net, Monthly -1.23%, Annual -15.02% NOTE: Must watch for roll out/up

Saturday, January 3, 2009

New Position - F

I believe Ford will be a stronger stock as the administation supports financing of the auto makers.

F BTO 1000 shares @ 2.44 ($2449.95)
STO 10 2.5 Jan 09 @0.17 Income $157.04
If Exercised 8.05% Net, Monthly 17.24%, Annual 209.79%

Friday, January 2, 2009

Closed Position - PFE

PFE BTO 300 shares ($5,112.35) Original Cost not MTM adjusted
Income to Date $537.12
Holding Period 70 Days
Income 10.51% to date, Monthly 4.50%, Annual 54.05%
STO 3 17.5 Jan 09 @1.65 Income $182.05
BTC 3 17.5 Jan 09 @0.92 ($288.95)
STC 300 shares @ 18.21 Income $5,453.01
Return 15.08% Net, Monthly 5.45%, Annual 66.31%

New Position - TRA

TRA BTO 300 shares @17.08 ($5,133.38)
STO 3 17.5 Jan 09 @0.85 Income $242.04
If Exercised 6.79% Net, Monthly 14.56%, Annual 177.10%

Thursday, January 1, 2009

A New Year Market Starts Tomorrow

Tomorrow we start a new year in the market. Hopefully, we will all do better. Thanks to CCs my account value was only down 21% in the last 6 months. I picked up about 16% through CCs.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL