Saturday, August 16, 2008

AXP - Closed

The AXP Aug08 37.50 call was exercised on Fri and the stock was called away for
a profit. The following is the trade history and returns, including IB
commissions.

Covered Call Results

Stock Investment: $3,804.00
Income Generated: $210.00
Percent Income Generated: 5.52%
Annualized Income Generated: 91.59%
Net Profit If Called: $156.00
Percent Return If Called: 4.10%
Annualized Return If Called: 68.04%
Days Held to Expiration: 22 days

Buy & Hold Comparison

Opening Price: $38.04
Closing Price: $39.06
P/L per Share: $1.02
Shares: 100
Dividends: $0.00
Net Profit: $102.00
Percent Return: 2.68%
Annualized Return: 44.49%
Duration of Trade: 22 days

Trade History:

24-Jul-08 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 AXP @ 38.04 -
24-Jul-08 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Aug08 37.50 Call @ 2.10 - Exercised
15-Aug-08 - Option Exercised - EX 1 Aug08 37.50 Call @ 37.50 -