Wednesday, July 30, 2008

MCO - Adjustment

The following adjustments were made today on MCO:

I decided to split the MCO position into 2 positions of 100 shares each and manage each one separately.

MCO Position #1

30-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Sep08 40.00 Call @ 1.04 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $6,241.00
Income Generated: $1,036.80
Percent Income Generated: 16.61%
Annualized Income Generated: 13.50%
Net Profit If Called: -$1,204.20
Percent Return If Called: -19.29%
Annualized Return If Called: -15.69%
Days Held to Expiration: 449 days

Trade History:

28-Jun-07 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 MCO @ 62.41 -
28-Jun-07 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Jul07 60.00 Call @ 3.49 - Expired
25-Jul-07 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Aug07 60.00 Call @ 1.54 - Expired
20-Aug-07 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Sep07 55.00 Call @ 0.89 - Expired
10-Sep-07 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.08 -
24-Sep-07 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Oct07 55.00 Call @ 0.24 - Expired
25-Oct-07 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Dec07 55.00 Call @ 0.29 - Expired
10-Dec-07 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.08 -
24-Jan-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Feb08 40.00 Call @ 0.89 - Expired
21-Feb-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Mar08 45.00 Call @ 0.24 - Expired
10-Mar-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.10 -
25-Mar-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 May08 45.00 Call @ 0.54 - Expired
16-May-08 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Up - BTC 1 May08 45.00 Call @ -0.11 -
22-May-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Jul08 40.00 Call @ 0.94 - Expired
10-Jun-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.10 -
30-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Sep08 40.00 Call @ 1.04 -


MCO Position #2

30-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Aug08 40.00 Call @ 0.54 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $4,408.00
Income Generated: $362.80
Percent Income Generated: 8.23%
Annualized Income Generated: 10.18%
Net Profit If Called: -$45.20
Percent Return If Called: -1.03%
Annualized Return If Called: -1.27%
Days Held to Expiration: 295 days

Trade History:

25-Oct-07 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 MCO @ 44.08 -
25-Oct-07 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Dec07 55.00 Call @ 0.29 - Expired
10-Dec-07 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.08 -
24-Jan-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Feb08 40.00 Call @ 0.89 - Expired
21-Feb-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Mar08 45.00 Call @ 0.24 - Expired
10-Mar-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.10 -
25-Mar-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 May08 45.00 Call @ 0.54 - Expired
16-May-08 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Up - BTC 1 May08 45.00 Call @ -0.11 -
22-May-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Jul08 40.00 Call @ 0.94 - Expired
10-Jun-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.10 -
30-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Aug08 40.00 Call @ 0.54 -

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

LM - New Position

A new position was established today on LM. The following is the trade information, including IB commissions:

29-Jul-08 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 LM @ 38.40
29-Jul-08 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Aug08 35.00 Call @ 4.49

Stock Investment: $3,840.00
Income Generated: $449.00
Percent Income Generated: 11.69%
Annualized Income Generated: 251.05%
Net Profit If Called: $109.00
Percent Return If Called: 2.84%
Annualized Return If Called: 60.95%
Days Held to Expiration: 17 days

LM - Adjustment

The following adjustment was made today on LM:

29-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Sep08 45.00 Call @ 1.40 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $9,109.00
Income Generated: $1,400.00
Percent Income Generated: 15.37%
Annualized Income Generated: 13.36%
Net Profit If Called: -$3,209.00
Percent Return If Called: -35.23%
Annualized Return If Called: -30.62%
Days Held to Expiration: 420 days

Trade History:

27-Jul-07 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 LM @ 91.09 -
27-Jul-07 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Aug07 90.00 Call @ 3.49 - Expired
20-Aug-07 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Sep07 90.00 Call @ 2.09 - Expired
24-Sep-07 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Oct07 90.00 Call @ 0.47 - Expired
15-Oct-07 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.24 -
25-Oct-07 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Dec07 85.00 Call @ 2.09 - Expired
31-Dec-07 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.24 -
07-Jan-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Feb08 80.00 Call @ 0.97 - Expired
21-Feb-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Mar08 75.00 Call @ 0.64 - Expired
25-Mar-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Apr08 65.00 Call @ 0.68 - Expired
07-Apr-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.24 -
23-Apr-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 May08 65.00 Call @ 0.39 - Expired
22-May-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Jul08 60.00 Call @ 0.82 - Expired
07-Jul-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.24 -
29-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Sep08 45.00 Call @ 1.40 -

PFE - Adjustment

The following adjustment was made today on PFE:

29-Jul-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Dec08 22.50 Call @ 0.13 -

I mistakingly sold only 1 Dec08 22.50 call on 7/24/08 when I should have sold 2 Dec08 22.50 calls. So, today I sold the other one.

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $4,565.00
Income Generated: $404.20
Percent Income Generated: 8.85%
Annualized Income Generated: 9.79%
Net Profit If Called: $339.20
Percent Return If Called: 7.43%
Annualized Return If Called: 8.22%
Days Held to Expiration: 330 days

Trade History:

24-Jan-08 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 200 PFE @ 22.83 -
24-Jan-08 - Initial Call Option - STO 2 Mar08 22.50 Call @ 0.96 - Expired
04-Mar-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 200 Dividend @ 0.32 -
25-Mar-08 - Continued Trade - STO 2 Jun08 22.50 Call @ 0.24 - Expired
03-Jun-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 200 Dividend @ 0.32 -
24-Jul-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Dec08 22.50 Call @ 0.22 -
29-Jul-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Dec08 22.50 Call @ 0.13 -

Thursday, July 24, 2008

Today's New Positions

I established 5 new positions today (AXP, BBT, CCL, TGT, & VMC). Although the positions are new, the companies selected were ones I already owned in my covered call portfolio. Usually, when I'm looking for new positions, I filter out companies that I already own. However, sometimes there are new opportunities in these companies, which has a few advantages. 1) These are companies that I've already analyzed and determined that I'd be willing to hold for the long term. 2) If the stock price has declined, the dividend yield has increased, and the volatility, which affects the options price, has probably increased as well. 3) It saves time finding, analyzing, and researching new companies to invest in. Of course, position sizing is still important and I still limit all positions in a company to 5% or less of total capital.

All of the stock prices for the above companies have declined in price since I established the initial position. Usually when that happens I average down to lower my cost basis and sell additional calls based on the new cost basis. However, this time I decided to try a new approach.

Rather than averaging down on the existing positions, I looked at establishing new positions at the current price/strikes, which has a couple of advantages. 1) Since I usually establish ITM positions, if these stocks are called away at expiration, I make a nice profit, which is more than I would have made averaging down into a single position. 2) If the calls expire worthless, then I have additional shares, which lowers my total cost basis, and allows me to sell additional calls and collect additional dividends. So, it's almost like averaging down a single position but a bit more flexible, and hopefully more profitable.

I'm constantly looking at ways to tweak my trading plan to improve not only the process but the returns as well. Hopefully, this change will accomplish that goal.

VMC - New Position

A new position was established today on VMC. The following is the trade information, including IB commissions:

24-Jul-08 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 VMC @ 63.00
24-Jul-08 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Aug08 60.00 Call @ 5.80

Stock Investment: $6,300.00
Income Generated: $580.00
Percent Income Generated: 9.21%
Annualized Income Generated: 152.74%
Net Profit If Called: $280.00
Percent Return If Called: 4.44%
Annualized Return If Called: 73.74%
Days Held to Expiration: 22 days

TGT - New Position

A new position was established today on TGT. The following is the trade information, including IB commissions:

24-Jul-08 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 TGT @ 46.11
24-Jul-08 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Aug08 45.00 Call @ 2.55

Stock Investment: $4,611.00
Income Generated: $255.00
Percent Income Generated: 5.53%
Annualized Income Generated: 91.75%
Net Profit If Called: $144.00
Percent Return If Called: 3.12%
Annualized Return If Called: 51.81%
Days Held to Expiration: 22 days

CCL - New Position

A new dividend position was established today on CCL. The following is the trade information, including IB commissions:

24-Jul-08 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 CCL @ 38.67
24-Jul-08 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Aug08 37.50 Call @ 2.55

Stock Investment: $3,867.00
Income Generated: $255.00
Percent Income Generated: 6.59%
Annualized Income Generated: 109.40%
Net Profit If Called: $138.00
Percent Return If Called: 3.57%
Annualized Return If Called: 59.21%
Days Held to Expiration: 22 days

BBT - New Position

A new dividend position was established today on BBT. The following is the trade information, including IB commissions:

24-Jul-08 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 BBT @ 28.33
24-Jul-08 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Aug08 27.50 Call @ 2.22

Stock Investment: $2,833.00
Income Generated: $222.00
Percent Income Generated: 7.84%
Annualized Income Generated: 130.01%
Net Profit If Called: $139.00
Percent Return If Called: 4.91%
Annualized Return If Called: 81.40%
Days Held to Expiration: 22 days

AXP - New Position

A new position was established today on AXP. The following is the trade information, including IB commissions:

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

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

SNDK - Adjustment

The following adjustments were made today on SNDK:

I decided to split the SNDK position into 2 positions of 100 shares each and manage each one separately. Each has a different cost basis, allowing me to sell different strike prices, which provides a bit more flexability in managing these positions.

SNDK Position #1

24-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Oct08 20.00 Call @ 0.31 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $5,956.00
Income Generated: $2,179.90
Percent Income Generated: 36.60%
Annualized Income Generated: 14.73%
Net Profit If Called: -$1,776.10
Percent Return If Called: -29.82%
Annualized Return If Called: -12.00%
Days Held to Expiration: 907 days

Trade History:

24-Apr-06 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 SNDK @ 59.56 -
24-Apr-06 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Jul06 57.50 Call @ 7.09 - Closed
06-Jul-06 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Down - BTC 1 Jul06 57.50 Call @ -0.16 -
06-Jul-06 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Oct06 55.00 Call @ 3.39 - Expired
23-Oct-06 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Jan07 55.00 Call @ 2.14 - Closed
19-Dec-06 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Down - BTC 1 Jan07 55.00 Call @ -0.16 -
19-Dec-06 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Feb07 50.00 Call @ 1.69 - Closed
06-Feb-07 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Down - BTC 1 Feb07 50.00 Call @ -0.06 -
06-Feb-07 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Apr07 45.00 Call @ 1.39 - Expired
27-Apr-07 - Interim Trade - STO 1 May07 45.00 Call @ 0.84 - Expired
21-May-07 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Jun07 45.00 Call @ 0.98 - Closed
15-Jun-07 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Up - BTC 1 Jun07 45.00 Call @ -1.46 -
15-Jun-07 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Oct07 50.00 Call @ 2.60 - Expired
22-Oct-07 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Nov07 45.00 Call @ 1.64 - Expired
20-Nov-07 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Dec07 40.00 Call @ 0.67 - Expired
14-Jan-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Feb08 35.00 Call @ 0.85 - Expired
21-Feb-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Mar08 30.00 Call @ 0.24 - Expired
25-Mar-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 May08 25.00 Call @ 0.74 - Expired
29-Apr-08 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Up - BTC 1 May08 25.00 Call @ -2.35 -
29-Apr-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Jul08 30.00 Call @ 1.38 - Expired
24-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Oct08 20.00 Call @ 0.31 -

SNDK Position #2

24-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Oct08 17.50 @ 0.65 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $4,898.00
Income Generated: $1,520.90
Percent Income Generated: 31.05%
Annualized Income Generated: 13.59%
Net Profit If Called: -$1,627.10
Percent Return If Called: -33.22%
Annualized Return If Called: -14.54%
Days Held to Expiration: 834 days

Trade History:

06-Jul-06 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 SNDK @ 48.98 -
06-Jul-06 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Oct06 55.00 Call @ 3.39 - Expired
23-Oct-06 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Jan07 55.00 Call @ 2.14 - Closed
19-Dec-06 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Down - BTC 1 Jan07 55.00 Call @ -0.16 -
19-Dec-06 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Feb07 50.00 Call @ 1.69 - Closed
06-Feb-07 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Down - BTC 1 Feb07 50.00 Call @ -0.06 -
06-Feb-07 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Apr07 45.00 Call @ 1.39 - Expired
27-Apr-07 - Interim Trade - STO 1 May07 45.00 Call @ 0.84 - Expired
21-May-07 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Jun07 45.00 Call @ 0.98 - Closed
15-Jun-07 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Up - BTC 1 Jun07 45.00 Call @ -1.46 -
15-Jun-07 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Oct07 50.00 Call @ 2.60 - Expired
22-Oct-07 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Nov07 45.00 Call @ 1.64 - Expired
20-Nov-07 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Dec07 40.00 Call @ 0.67 - Expired
14-Jan-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Feb08 35.00 Call @ 0.85 - Expired
21-Feb-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Mar08 30.00 Call @ 0.24 - Expired
25-Mar-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 May08 25.00 Call @ 0.74 - Expired
29-Apr-08 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Up - BTC 1 May08 25.00 Call @ -2.35 -
29-Apr-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Jul08 30.00 Call @ 1.38 - Expired
24-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Oct08 17.50 @ 0.65 -

PFE - Adjustment

The following adjustment was made today on PFE:

24-Jul-08 - Continued Trade - STO 2 Dec08 22.50 Call @ 0.23 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $4,565.00
Income Generated: $414.20
Percent Income Generated: 9.07%
Annualized Income Generated: 10.04%
Net Profit If Called: $349.20
Percent Return If Called: 7.65%
Annualized Return If Called: 8.46%
Days Held to Expiration: 330 days

Trade History:

24-Jan-08 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 200 PFE @ 22.83 -
24-Jan-08 - Initial Call Option - STO 2 Mar08 22.50 Call @ 0.96 - Expired
04-Mar-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 200 Dividend @ 0.32 -
25-Mar-08 - Continued Trade - STO 2 Jun08 22.50 Call @ 0.24 - Expired
03-Jun-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 200 Dividend @ 0.32 -
24-Jul-08 - Continued Trade - STO 2 Dec08 22.50 Call @ 0.23 -

PFCB - Adjustment

The following adjustment was made today on PFCB:

24-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Sep08 30.00 Call @ 0.63 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $3,578.00
Income Generated: $576.00
Percent Income Generated: 16.10%
Annualized Income Generated: 14.84%
Net Profit If Called: -$2.00
Percent Return If Called: -0.06%
Annualized Return If Called: -0.05%
Days Held to Expiration: 396 days

Trade History:

20-Aug-07 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 PFCB @ 35.78 -
20-Aug-07 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Sep07 35.00 Call @ 2.30 - Expired
24-Sep-07 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Oct07 35.00 Call @ 0.39 - Expired
25-Oct-07 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Jan08 35.00 Call @ 0.22 - Expired
24-Jan-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Feb08 30.00 Call @ 0.65 - Expired
21-Feb-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Mar08 30.00 Call @ 0.74 - Expired
25-Mar-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Apr08 35.00 Call @ 0.34 - Expired
24-Apr-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Jun08 35.00 Call @ 0.49 - Expired
24-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Sep08 30.00 Call @ 0.63 -

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

EXP - Adjustment

The following adjustments were made today on EXP:

I decided to split the EXP position into 2 positions of 100 shares each and manage each one separately. Each has a different cost basis, allowing me to sell different strike prices, which provides a bit more flexability in managing these positions.

EXP Position #1

23-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Oct08 30.00 Call @ 0.54 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $7,060.00
Income Generated: $1,796.95
Percent Income Generated: 25.45%
Annualized Income Generated: 10.24%
Net Profit If Called: -$2,263.05
Percent Return If Called: -32.05%
Annualized Return If Called: -12.90%
Days to Expiration: 907 days

Trade History:

24-Apr-06 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 EXP @ 70.60 -
24-Apr-06 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 May06 65.00 Call @ 8.29 - Expired
22-May-06 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Oct06 60.00 Call @ 2.39 -
20-Jul-06 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.18 -
25-Jul-06 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Down - BTC 1 Oct06 60.00 Call @ -0.21 - Closed
25-Jul-06 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Jan07 50.00 Call @ 2.19 - Closed
23-Oct-06 - Buy Back & Roll Down - BTC 1 Jan07 50.00 Call @ -0.26 -
23-Oct-06 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Jan07 40.00 Call @ 1.34 - Closed
02-Nov-06 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.18 -
19-Dec-06 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Up - BTC 1 Jan07 40.00 Call @ -3.41 -
19-Dec-06 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Jul07 45.00 Call @ 4.39 - Closed
05-Jul-07 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Up - BTC 1 Jul07 45.00 Call @ -5.41 -
05-Jul-07 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Jan08 55.00 Call @ 3.29 - Closed
20-Jul-07 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.20 -
24-Oct-07 - Buy Back & Roll Down - BTC 1 Jan08 55.00 Call @ -0.16 -
24-Oct-07 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Jan08 45.00 Call @ 0.69 - Expired
05-Nov-07 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.20 -
21-Jan-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.20 -
24-Jan-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Feb08 35.00 Call @ 1.29 - Expired
21-Feb-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Apr08 40.00 Call @ 0.84 - Expired
18-Apr-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.20 -
23-Apr-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Jul08 40.00 Call @ 0.99 - Expired
23-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Oct08 30.00 Call @ 0.54 -

EXP Position #2

23-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Sep08 30.00 Call @ 0.34 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $3,796.00
Income Generated: $456.20
Percent Income Generated: 12.02%
Annualized Income Generated: 13.25%
Net Profit If Called: -$339.80
Percent Return If Called: -8.95%
Annualized Return If Called: -9.87%
Days to Expiration: 331 days

Trade History:

24-Oct-07 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 EXP @ 37.96 -
24-Oct-07 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Jan08 45.00 Call @ 0.69 - Expired
21-Jan-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.20 -
24-Jan-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Feb08 35.00 Call @ 1.29 - Expired
21-Feb-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Apr08 40.00 Call @ 0.84 - Expired
18-Apr-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.20 -
23-Apr-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Jul08 40.00 Call @ 0.99 - Expired
23-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Sep08 30.00 Call @ 0.34 -

BJS - Adjustment

The following adjustments were made today on BJS:

I decided to split the BJS position into 2 positions of 200 shares and 100 shares, and manage each one separately. Each has a different cost basis, allowing me to sell different strike prices, which provides a bit more flexability in managing these positions.

BJS Position #1

23-Jul-08 - Continued Trade - STO 2 Aug08 35.00 Call @ 0.42 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $8,009.00
Income Generated: $1,860.00
Percent Income Generated: 23.22%
Annualized Income Generated: 9.09%
Net Profit If Called: $851.00
Percent Return If Called: 10.63%
Annualized Return If Called: 4.16%
Days Held to Expiration: 933 days

Trade History:

25-Jan-06 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 200 BJS @ 40.05 -
25-Jan-06 - Initial Call Option - STO 2 Feb06 40.00 Call @ 1.54 - Expired
21-Feb-06 - Continued Trade - STO 2 Apr06 40.00 Call @ 0.49 - Closed
20-Mar-06 - Buy Back - BTC 2 Apr06 40.00 Call @ -0.11 -
20-Mar-06 - Continued Trade - STO 2 Jul05 37.50 Call @ 0.94 - Expired
14-Jul-06 - Dividend Received - DIV 200 Dividend @ 0.05 -
24-Jul-06 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Oct06 35.00 Call @ 1.19 -
13-Oct-06 - Dividend Received - DIV 200 Dividend @ 0.05 -
23-Oct-06 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Jan07 35.00 Call @ 0.79 -
22-Dec-06 - Buy Back & Roll Out - BTC 2 Jan07 35.00 Call @ -0.11 - Closed
22-Dec-06 - Continued Trade - STO 2 Jul07 35.00 Call @ 1.66 - Closed
12-Jan-07 - Dividend Received - DIV 200 Dividend @ 0.05 -
13-Apr-07 - Dividend Received - DIV 200 Dividend @ 0.05 -
21-Jun-07 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Down - BTC 2 Jul07 35.00 Call @ -0.11 - Closed
21-Jun-07 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Oct07 32.50 Call @ 0.79 - Expired
13-Jul-07 - Dividend Received - DIV 200 Dividend @ 0.05 -
12-Oct-07 - Dividend Received - DIV 200 Dividend @ 0.05 -
30-Oct-07 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Dec07 27.50 Call @ 0.55 - Expired
11-Jan-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 200 Dividend @ 0.05 -
14-Jan-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Apr08 27.50 Call @ 0.64 - Closed
14-Apr-08 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Up - BTC 2 Apr08 27.50 Call @ -1.71 -
14-Apr-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Jul08 30.00 Call @ 1.84 - Expired
15-Apr-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 200 Dividend @ 0.05 -
15-Jul-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 200 Dividend @ 0.05 -
23-Jul-08 - Continued Trade - STO 2 Aug08 35.00 Call @ 0.42 -

BJS Position #2

23-Jul-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Aug08 32.50 Call @ 1.14 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $3,229.00
Income Generated: $808.95
Percent Income Generated: 25.05%
Annualized Income Generated: 10.40%
Net Profit If Called: $829.95
Percent Return If Called: 25.70%
Annualized Return If Called: 10.67%
Days Held to Expiration: 879 days

Trade History:

20-Mar-06 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 BJS @ 32.29 -
20-Mar-06 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Jul05 37.50 Call @ 0.94 - Expired
14-Jul-06 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.05 -
24-Jul-06 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Oct06 35.00 Call @ 1.19 -
13-Oct-06 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.05 -
23-Oct-06 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Jan07 35.00 Call @ 0.79 -
22-Dec-06 - Buy Back & Roll Out - BTC 1 Jan07 35.00 Call @ -0.11 - Closed
22-Dec-06 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Jul07 35.00 Call @ 1.66 - Closed
12-Jan-07 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.05 -
13-Apr-07 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.05 -
21-Jun-07 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Down - BTC 1 Jul07 35.00 Call @ -0.11 - Closed
21-Jun-07 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Oct07 32.50 Call @ 0.79 - Expired
13-Jul-07 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.05 -
12-Oct-07 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.05 -
30-Oct-07 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Dec07 27.50 Call @ 0.55 - Expired
11-Jan-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.05 -
14-Jan-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Apr08 27.50 Call @ 0.64 - Closed
14-Apr-08 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Up - BTC 1 Apr08 27.50 Call @ -1.71 -
14-Apr-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Jul08 30.00 Call @ 1.84 - Expired
15-Apr-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.05 -
15-Jul-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.05 -
23-Jul-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Aug08 32.50 Call @ 1.14 -

AXP - Adjustment

The following adjustment was made today on AXP:

23-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Aug08 42.50 Call @ 0.60 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $5,674.00
Income Generated: $870.00
Percent Income Generated: 15.33%
Annualized Income Generated: 21.44%
Net Profit If Called: -$554.00
Percent Return If Called: -9.76%
Annualized Return If Called: -13.65%
Days Held to Expiration: 261 days

Trade History:

28-Nov-07 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 AXP @ 56.74 -
28-Nov-07 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Dec07 55.00 Call @ 3.21 - Expired
07-Jan-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Feb08 55.00 Call @ 0.69 - Expired
08-Feb-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.18 -
21-Feb-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Apr08 50.00 Call @ 0.89 - Expired
25-Apr-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 May08 50.00 Call @ 0.30 - Expired
09-May-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.18 -
19-May-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Jul08 50.00 Call @ 2.65 - Expired
23-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Aug08 42.50 Call @ 0.60 -

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

WGO - Adjustment

The following adjustment was made today on WGO:

22-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Sep08 15.00 Call @ 0.40 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $6,455.00
Income Generated: $1,639.90
Percent Income Generated: 25.41%
Annualized Income Generated: 8.01%
Net Profit If Called: -$1,815.10
Percent Return If Called: -28.12%
Annualized Return If Called: -8.86%
Days Held to Expiration: 1158 days

Trade History:

19-Jul-05 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 WGO @ 34.92 -
19-Jul-05 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Aug05 35.00 Call @ 1.09 - Expired
22-Aug-05 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Sep05 35.00 Call @ 0.44 - Closed
01-Sep-05 - Buy Back & Roll Out - BTC 1 Sep05 35.00 Call @ -0.06 -
19-Sep-05 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Nov05 35.00 Call @ 0.34 - Closed
03-Oct-05 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.09 -
21-Oct-05 - Buy Back & Roll Down - BTC 1 Nov05 35.00 Call @ -0.06 -
24-Oct-05 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Nov05 30.00 Call @ 0.24 - Closed
14-Nov-05 - Buy Back & Roll Up - BTC 1 Nov05 30.00 Call @ -2.66 -
21-Nov-05 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Jan06 35.00 Call @ 0.99 - Expired
09-Jan-06 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.09 -
23-Jan-06 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Mar06 35.00 Call @ 0.44 - Expired
20-Mar-06 - Dollar Cost Averaging - BTO 100 WGO @ 29.63 -
20-Mar-06 - Combined Cost Basis - $6,455.00 200 @ 32.28 -
20-Mar-06 - Continued Trade - STO 2 Jul05 35.00 Call @ 0.69 - Expired
03-Apr-06 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.09 -
10-Jul-06 - Dividend Received - DIV 200 Dividend @ 0.09 -
24-Jul-06 - Continued Trade - STO 2 Jan07 35.00 Call @ 1.39 - Closed
09-Oct-06 - Dividend Received - DIV 200 Dividend @ 0.10 -
22-Dec-06 - Buy Back & Roll Out - BTC 2 Jan07 35.00 Call @ -0.16 -
22-Dec-06 - Continued Trade - STO 2 Apr07 35.00 Call @ 1.19 - Expired
08-Jan-07 - Dividend Received - DIV 200 Dividend @ 0.10 -
09-Apr-07 - Dividend Received - DIV 200 Dividend @ 0.10 -
23-Apr-07 - Continued Trade - STO 2 May07 35.00 Call @ 0.54 - Expired
21-May-07 - Continued Trade - STO 2 Jun07 35.00 Call @ 0.09 - Expired
19-Jun-07 - Continued Trade - STO 2 Jan08 35.00 Call @ 0.94 - Expired
09-Jul-07 - Dividend Received - DIV 200 Dividend @ 0.10 -
08-Oct-07 - Dividend Received - DIV 200 Dividend @ 0.12 -
24-Jan-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Feb08 22.50 Call @ 0.44 - Expired
21-Feb-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Apr08 22.50 Call @ 0.79 - Expired
07-Apr-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 200 Dividend @ 0.12 -
23-Apr-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Jul08 17.50 Call @ 0.49 - Expired
08-Jul-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 200 Dividend @ 0.12 -
22-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Sep08 15.00 Call @ 0.40 -

WFMI - Adjustment

The following adjustment was made today on WFMI:

22-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Aug08 24.00 Call @ 0.89 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $8,563.00
Income Generated: $1,585.60
Percent Income Generated: 18.52%
Annualized Income Generated: 14.08%
Net Profit If Called: -$2,177.40
Percent Return If Called: -25.43%
Annualized Return If Called: -19.34%
Days Held to Expiration: 480 days

Trade History:

23-Apr-07 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 WFMI @ 47.19 - VICC
23-Apr-07 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 May07 50.00 Call @ 0.83 - Expired
21-May-07 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Jul07 45.00 Call @ 0.24 - Closed
21-Jun-07 - Buy Back and Roll Out - BTC 1 Jul07 45.00 Call @ -0.03 -
21-Jun-07 - Dollar Cost Averaging - BTO 100 WFMI @ 38.44 -
21-Jun-07 - Combined Cost Basis - $8,563.00 200 @ 42.82 -
21-Jun-07 - Continued Trade - STO 2 Aug07 45.00 Call @ 0.29 - Expired
24-Jul-07 - Dividend Received - DIV 200 Dividend @ 0.18 -
20-Aug-07 - Continued Trade - STO 2 Sep07 50.00 Call @ 0.20 - Expired
24-Sep-07 - Continued Trade - STO 2 Oct07 50.00 Call @ 0.16 - Expired
22-Oct-07 - Continued Trade - STO 2 Dec07 50.00 Call @ 2.64 - Expired
14-Jan-08 - Continued Trade - STO 2 May08 45.00 Call @ 1.45 - Closed
22-Jan-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 200 Dividend @ 0.20 -
22-Apr-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 200 Dividend @ 0.20 -
28-Apr-08 - Buy Back & Roll Down - BTC 2 May08 45.00 Call @ -0.06 -
28-Apr-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 May08 34.00 Call @ 0.53 - Expired
22-May-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Jul08 31.00 Call @ 0.54 - Expired
22-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Aug08 24.00 Call @ 0.89 -

TGT - Adjustment

The following adjustment was made today on TGT:

22-Jul-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Sep08 50.00 Call @ 1.25 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $5,937.00
Income Generated: $1,308.00
Percent Income Generated: 22.03%
Annualized Income Generated: 27.54%
Net Profit If Called: $371.00
Percent Return If Called: 6.25%
Annualized Return If Called: 7.81%
Days Held to Expiration: 292 days

Trade History:

28-Nov-07 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 TGT @ 59.37 -
28-Nov-07 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Dec07 55.00 Call @ 5.66 - Expired
07-Jan-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Feb07 55.00 Call @ 0.84 - Expired
21-Feb-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Mar08 55.00 Call @ 1.44 - Expired
10-Mar-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.14 -
25-Mar-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Apr08 55.00 Call @ 1.31 - Expired
23-Apr-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 May08 55.00 Call @ 0.62 - Closed
16-May-08 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Up - BTC 1 May08 55.00 Call @ -0.11 -
19-May-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Jun08 57.50 Call @ 1.21 - Expired
10-Jun-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.14 -
07-Jul-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Jul08 50.00 Call @ 0.58 - Expired
22-Jul-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Sep08 50.00 Call @ 1.25 -

PSUN - Adjustment

The following adjustments were made today on PSUN:

I decided to split the DHI position into 2 positions of 200 shares each and manage each one separately. Each has a different cost basis, allowing me to sell different strike prices. This provides a bit more flexability and will allow me to slowly reduce my holding in DHI as the lower strike stocks get called away, preferably at a profit.

PSUN Position #1

22-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Jan09 12.50 Call @ 0.32 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $5,277.00
Income Generated: $1,253.50
Percent Income Generated: 23.75%
Annualized Income Generated: 7.53%
Net Profit If Called: -$1,523.50
Percent Return If Called: -28.87%
Annualized Return If Called: -9.15%
Days Held to Expiration: 1152 days

Trade History:

21-Nov-05 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 200 PSUN @ 26.39 -
21-Nov-05 - Initial Call Option - STO 2 Dec05 25.00 Call @ 1.84 - Expired
20-Dec-05 - Continued Trade - STO 2 Jan06 25.00 Call @ 0.69 - Expired
23-Jan-06 - Continued Trade - STO 2 Mar06 25.00 Call @ 0.74 - Expired
20-Mar-06 - Continued Trade - STO 2 Jun06 25.00 Call @ 0.64 - Expired
26-Jun-06 - Continued Trade - STO 2 Dec06 22.50 Call @ 0.69 - Closed
18-Sep-06 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Down - BTC 2 Dec06 22.50 Call @ -0.16 -
18-Sep-06 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Jan07 17.50 Call @ 0.54 - Closed
18-Dec-06 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Up - BTC 2 Jan07 17.50 Call @ -3.01 -
18-Dec-06 - Continued Trade - STO 2 Jan09 22.50 Call @ 3.69 - Closed
07-Jan-08 - Buy Back - BTC 2 Jan09 22.50 Call @ -0.61 -
24-Jan-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Jun08 12.50 Call @ 0.74 - Closed
22-May-08 - Buy Back & Roll Out - BTC 2 Jun08 12.50 Call @ -0.11 -
22-May-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Jul08 12.50 Call @ 0.23 - Expired
22-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Jan09 12.50 Call @ 0.32 -

PSUN Position #2

22-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Sep08 10.00 Call @ 0.31 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $3,831.00
Income Generated: $467.50
Percent Income Generated: 12.20%
Annualized Income Generated: 5.46%
Net Profit If Called: -$1,363.50
Percent Return If Called: -35.59%
Annualized Return If Called: -15.92%
Days Held to Expiration: 816 days

Trade History:

26-Jun-06 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 200 PSUN @ 19.16 -
26-Jun-06 - Continued Trade - STO 2 Dec06 22.50 Call @ 0.69 - Closed
18-Sep-06 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Down - BTC 2 Dec06 22.50 Call @ -0.16 -
18-Sep-06 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Jan07 17.50 Call @ 0.54 - Closed
18-Dec-06 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Up - BTC 2 Jan07 17.50 Call @ -3.01 -
18-Dec-06 - Continued Trade - STO 2 Jan09 22.50 Call @ 3.69 - Closed0
07-Jan-08 - Buy Back - BTC 2 Jan09 22.50 Call @ -0.61 -
24-Jan-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Jun08 12.50 Call @ 0.74 - Closed
22-May-08 - Buy Back & Roll Out - BTC 2 Jun08 12.50 Call @ -0.11 -
22-May-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Jul08 12.50 Call @ 0.23 - Expired
22-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 2 Sep08 10.00 Call @ 0.31 -

PLCM - Adjustment

The following adjustment was made today on PLCM:

22-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Oct08 25.00 Call @ 0.83 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $3,164.00
Income Generated: $676.00
Percent Income Generated: 21.37%
Annualized Income Generated: 18.39%
Net Profit If Called: $12.00
Percent Return If Called: 0.38%
Annualized Return If Called: 0.33%
Days Held to Expiration: 424 days

Trade History:

20-Aug-07 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 PLCM @ 31.64 -
20-Aug-07 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Sep07 30.00 Call @ 2.55 - Expired
24-Sep-07 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Oct07 30.00 Call @ 0.34 - Expired
22-Oct-07 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Nov07 30.00 Call @ 0.79 - Expired
20-Nov-07 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Dec07 30.00 Call @ 0.27 - Expired
14-Jan-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Feb08 25.00 Call @ 0.78 - Expired
21-Feb-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Mar08 25.00 Call @ 0.29 - Expired
25-Mar-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 May08 25.00 Call @ 0.73 - Closed
16-May-08 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Up - BTC 1 May08 25.00 Call @ -0.06 -
19-May-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Jul08 30.00 Call @ 0.24 - Expired
22-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Oct08 25.00 Call @ 0.83 -

DHI - Adjustment

The following adjustments were made today on DHI:

I decided to split the DHI position into 3 positions of 100 shares each and manage each one separately. Each has a different cost basis, allowing me to sell different strike prices. This provides a bit more flexability and will allow me to slowly reduce my holding in DHI as the lower strike stocks get called away, preferably at a profit.

DHI Position #1

22-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Nov08 17.50 Call @ 0.33 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $4,018.00
Income Generated: $1,016.95
Percent Income Generated: 25.31%
Annualized Income Generated: 7.65%
Net Profit If Called: -$1,251.05
Percent Return If Called: -31.14%
Annualized Return If Called: -9.41%
Days Held to Expiration: 1208

Trade History:

01-Aug-05 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 DHI @ 40.18 -
01-Aug-05 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Aug05 40.00 Call @ 1.29 - Expired
19-Aug-05 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.09 -
22-Aug-05 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Oct05 40.00 Call @ 0.54 - Closed
05-Oct-05 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Down - BTC 1 Oct05 40.00 Call @ -0.11 -
24-Oct-05 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Nov05 35.00 Call @ 0.49 - Closed
31-Oct-05 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.09 -
18-Nov-05 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Up - BTC 1 Nov05 35.00 Call @ -0.31 -
21-Nov-05 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Dec05 40.00 Call @ 0.34 - Expired
09-Jan-06 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Jan06 40.00 Call @ 0.49 - Expired
23-Jan-06 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Feb06 40.00 Call @ 0.69 - Expired
10-Feb-06 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.10 -
21-Feb-06 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Apr06 40.00 Call @ 0.44 - Closed
23-Mar-06 - Buy Back & Roll Out - BTC 1 Apr06 40.00 Call @ -0.11 -
23-Mar-06 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Aug06 40.00 Call @ 0.94 -
19-May-06 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.10 -
23-May-06 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Down - BTC 1 Aug06 40.00 Call @ -0.11 - Closed
23-May-06 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Jan07 35.00 Call @ 1.04 -
25-Jul-06 - Buy Back & Roll Down - BTC 1 Jan07 35.00 Call @ -0.16 - Closed
25-Jul-06 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Jan07 25.00 Call @ 0.99 - Closed
01-Nov-06 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.15 -
19-Dec-06 - Buy Back & Roll Up - BTC 1 Jan07 25.00 Call @ -2.36 -
19-Dec-06 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Jan08 30.00 Call @ 2.74 - Expired
09-Feb-07 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.15 -
18-May-07 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.15 -
27-Aug-07 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.15 -
16-Nov-07 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.15 -
24-Jan-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Feb08 15.00 Call @ 0.69 - Closed
20-Feb-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.15 -
21-Feb-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Mar08 17.50 Call @ 0.39 - Expired
25-Mar-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 May08 20.00 Call @ 0.39 - Expired
22-May-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Jul08 17.50 Call @ 0.16 - Expired
29-May-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.08 -
22-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Nov08 17.50 Call @ 0.33 -

DHI Position #2

22-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Sep08 15.00 Call @ 0.27 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $2,689.00
Income Generated: $514.95
Percent Income Generated: 19.15%
Annualized Income Generated: 8.22%
Net Profit If Called: -$674.05
Percent Return If Called: -25.07%
Annualized Return If Called: -10.76%
Days Held to Expiration: 850

Trade History:

23-May-06 - Second Stock Position - BTO 100 DHI @ 26.89 -
23-May-06 - Second Call Option - STO 1 Jan07 35.00 Call @ 1.04 -
25-Jul-06 - Buy Back & Roll Down - BTC 1 Jan07 35.00 Call @ -0.16 - Closed
25-Jul-06 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Jan07 25.00 Call @ 0.99 - Closed
01-Nov-06 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.15 -
19-Dec-06 - Buy Back & Roll Up - BTC 1 Jan07 25.00 Call @ -2.36 -
19-Dec-06 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Jan08 30.00 Call @ 2.74 - Expired
09-Feb-07 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.15 -
18-May-07 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.15 -
27-Aug-07 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.15 -
16-Nov-07 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.15 -
24-Jan-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Feb08 15.00 Call @ 0.69 - Closed
20-Feb-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.15 -
21-Feb-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Mar08 17.50 Call @ 0.39 - Expired
25-Mar-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 May08 20.00 Call @ 0.39 - Expired
22-May-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Jul08 17.50 Call @ 0.16 - Expired
29-May-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.08 -
22-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Sep08 15.00 Call @ 0.27 -

DHI Position #3

22-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Aug08 12.50 Call @ 0.33 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $2,070.00
Income Generated: $432.45
Percent Income Generated: 20.89%
Annualized Income Generated: 10.14%
Net Profit If Called: -$387.55
Percent Return If Called: -18.72%
Annualized Return If Called: -9.09%
Days Held to Expiration: 752

Trade History:

25-Jul-06 - Third Stock Position - BTO 100 DHI @ 20.70 -
25-Jul-06 - Third Call Option - STO 1 Jan07 25.00 Call @ 0.99 - Closed
01-Nov-06 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.15 -
19-Dec-06 - Buy Back & Roll Up - BTC 1 Jan07 25.00 Call @ -2.36 -
19-Dec-06 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Jan08 30.00 Call @ 2.74 - Expired
09-Feb-07 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.15 -
18-May-07 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.15 -
27-Aug-07 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.15 -
16-Nov-07 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.15 -
24-Jan-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Feb08 15.00 Call @ 0.69 - Closed
20-Feb-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.15 -
21-Feb-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Mar08 17.50 Call @ 0.39 - Expired
25-Mar-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 May08 20.00 Call @ 0.39 - Expired
22-May-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Jul08 17.50 Call @ 0.16 - Expired
29-May-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.08 -
22-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Aug08 12.50 Call @ 0.33 -

Sunday, July 20, 2008

MDT - Closed

The MDT Jul08 52.50 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.

I had actually intended to roll this position to the Aug08 52.50 or 55.00 call on Friday, but work got in the way. As luck would have it, I got stuck on a priority 1 problem all day and was unable to place the trade. This happens sometimes, so in the future I'll look to roll positions on Wed or Thu rather than wait for expiration Friday. In any case, I still managed to eek out a 7% annualized return on a stock that basically went nowhere for a little over a year.

Covered Call Results

Stock Investment: $5,272.00
Income Generated: $481.00
Net Profit: $459.00
Percent Return: 8.71%
Annualized Return: 7.03%
Duration of Trade: 452 days

Buy & Hold Comparison

Opening Price: $52.72
Closing Price: $53.42
P/L per Share: $0.70
Shares: 100
Dividends: $50.00
Net Profit: $120.00
Percent Return: 2.28%
Annualized Return: 1.84%
Duration of Trade: 452 days

Trade History:

23-Apr-07 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 MDT @ 52.72 -
23-Apr-07 - Continued Trade - STO 1 May07 55.00 Call @ 0.19 - Expired
21-May-07 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Jun07 52.50 Call @ 0.59 - Closed
15-Jun-07 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Up - BTC 1 Jun07 52.50 Call @ -0.06 -
15-Jun-07 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Jul07 55.00 Call @ 0.49 - Expired
25-Jul-07 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Sep07 55.00 Call @ 0.63 - Closed
27-Jul-07 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.13 -
21-Sep-07 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Up - BTC 1 Sep07 55.00 Call @ -1.46 -
21-Sep-07 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Nov07 57.50 Call @ 1.39 - Closed
24-Oct-07 - Buy Back & Roll Down - BTC 1 Nov07 57.50 Call @ -0.06 -
24-Oct-07 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Dec07 52.50 Call @ 0.39 - Expired
26-Oct-07 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.13 -
10-Jan-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Feb08 52.50 Call @ 0.79 - Expired
25-Jan-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.13 -
21-Feb-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Apr08 52.50 Call @ 0.39 - Expired
24-Apr-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Jun08 52.50 Call @ 0.64 - Expired
25-Apr-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.13 -
07-Jul-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Jul08 52.50 Call @ 0.39 -
18-Jul-08 - Option Exercised - EX 1 Jul08 52.50 Call @ 52.50 - Exercised

FDO - Closed

The FDO Jul08 22.50 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: $2,137.00
Income Generated: $112.50
Net Profit: $225.50
Percent Return: 10.55%
Annualized Return: 64.19%
Duration of Trade: 60 days

Buy & Hold Comparison

Opening Price: $21.37
Closing Price: $23.80
P/L per Share: $2.43
Shares: 100
Dividends: $12.50
Net Profit: $255.50
Percent Return: 11.96%
Annualized Return: 72.73%
Duration of Trade: 60 days

Trade History:

19-May-08 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 FDO @ 21.37 -
19-May-08 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Jul08 22.50 Call @ 1.00 -
15-Jul-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.13 -
18-Jul-08 - Option Exercised - EX 1 Jul08 22.50 Call @ 22.50 - Exercised

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

ABT - Closed

The ABT Jul08 55.00 Call was exercised on 7/10/08, the day before Ex-Dividend date, and the stock was called away for a profit. When a call option is ITM before Ex-Dividend date, and the time value left is less than the dividend, the call owner will usually exercise the call, to take ownership of the stock, in order to collect the dividend. This is what happened in this case. The following is the trade history and returns, including IB commissions.

Covered Call Results

Stock Investment: $5,484.00
Income Generated: $303.00
Net Profit: $319.00
Percent Return: 5.82%
Annualized Return: 19.84%
Duration of Trade: 107 days

Buy & Hold Comparison

Opening Price: $54.84
Closing Price: $56.42
P/L per Share: $1.58
Shares: 100
Dividends: $36.00
Net Profit: $194.00
Percent Return: 3.54%
Annualized Return: 12.07%
Duration of Trade: 107 days

Trade History:

25-Mar-08 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 ABT @ 54.84 -
25-Mar-08 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Apr08 55.00 Call @ 1.41 - Expired
15-May-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.36 -
23-Apr-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Jun08 55.00 Call @ 0.44 - Expired
07-Jul-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Jul08 55.00 Call @ 0.82 -
10-Jul-08 - Option Exercised - EX 1 Jul08 55.00 Call @ 55.00 - Exercised

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

DIA-DXD - Closed

I decided to close out the DIA-DXD paper trade as of 06/20/08, which was June option expiration. I was on vacation during this time and unable to monitor and adjust this position. The DXD Jun08 54.00 call was ITM by almost $6 and it was too late to roll out/up. Had this been a real trade I most likely would have rolled it a lot sooner. However, I decided to close out the trade instead using the closing prices of 6/20/08.

Although this traded ended in a loss, it could have continued to be profitable if it was adjusted properly. However, it also shows that even though it appears to be a hedged position, a loss can occur whether it's traded as a double covered call or a buy & hold position. There's no free lunch.

This concludes this experiment. I've decided against establishing a real position in DIA-DXD, since it doesn't fit into my trading plan.

The following is the trade information, including IB commissions, using Friday's closing bid/ask prices:

DIA Position Trade History

12-Mar-08 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 DIA @ 121.41 - Closed
12-Mar-08 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Apr08 127.00 Call @ 1.16 - Closed
14-Apr-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.30 -
18-Apr-08 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Up - BTC 1 Apr08 127.00 Call @ -1.09 -
18-Apr-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 May08 131.00 Call @ 0.99 - Closed
12-May-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.16 -
16-May-08 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Up - BTC 1 May08 131.00 Call @ -0.06 -
16-May-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Jun08 133.00 Call @ 0.82 - Closed
16-Jun-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.33 -
20-Jun-08 - Continued Trade - BTC 1 Jun08 133.00 Call @ -0.06 -

Stock Investment: $12,141.00
Income Generated: -$64.03
Percent Income Generated: -0.53%
Annualized Income Generated: -1.92%
Days Held to Expiration: 100 days

DXD Position Trade History

12-Mar-08 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 DXD @ 58.86 -
12-Mar-08 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Apr08 63.00 Call @ 1.44 - Closed
31-Mar-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.22 -
18-Apr-08 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Down - BTC 1 Apr08 63.00 Call @ -0.06 -
18-Apr-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 May08 55.00 Call @ 0.79 - Closed
18-Apr-08 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Down - BTC 1 May08 55.00 Call @ -0.06 -
16-May-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Jun08 54.00 Call @ 0.64 -
20-Jun-08 - Option Exercised - EX 1 Jun08 54.00 Call @ 54.00 - Exercised

Stock Investment: $5,866.00
Income Generated: -$188.73
Percent Income Generated: -3.21%
Annualized Income Generated: -11.70%
Days Held to Expiration: 100 days

Combined Position

Stock Investment: $18,027.00
Income Generated: -$252.76
Percent Income Generated: -1.40%
Annualized Income Generated: -5.12%
Days Held to Expiration: 100 days

Buy & Hold Comparison

DIA Purchase Price: $121.41
DIA Current Price: $118.23
P/L on DIA: -$318.00
Dividends: $77.97
Total P/L on DIA: -$240.03

DXD Purchase Price: $58.86
DXD Current Price: $59.51
P/L on DXD: $65.00
Dividends: $22.27
Total P/L on DXD: $87.27

Combined Purchase Price: $180.27
Combined Current Price: $177.74
Combined P/L: -$253.00
Combined Dividends: $100.24
Combined Total P/L: -$152.76
Combined Percent Return: -0.85%
Combined Annualized Return: -3.09%
Combined Days Held: 100 days

Monday, July 7, 2008

VMC - Adjustment

The following adjustment was made today on VMC:

07-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Aug08 65.00 Call @ 0.85 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $8,394.00
Income Generated: $443.00
Percent Income Generated: 5.28%
Annualized Income Generated: 21.89%
Net Profit If Called: -$1,451.00
Percent Return If Called: -17.29%
Annualized Return If Called: -71.70%
Days Held to Expiration: 88 days

Trade History:

19-May-08 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 VMC @ 83.94 -
19-May-08 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Jun08 85.00 Call @ 3.09 - Expired
10-Jun-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.49 -
07-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Aug08 65.00 Call @ 0.85 -

UTX - Adjustment

The following adjustment was made today on UTX:

07-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Aug08 70.00 Call @ 0.26 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $7,524.00
Income Generated: $295.00
Percent Income Generated: 3.92%
Annualized Income Generated: 13.63%
Net Profit If Called: -$229.00
Percent Return If Called: -3.04%
Annualized Return If Called: -10.58%
Days Held to Expiration: 105 days

Trade History:

02-May-08 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 UTX @ 75.24 -
02-May-08 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Jun08 75.00 Call @ 2.37 - Expired
10-Jun-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.32 -
07-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Aug08 70.00 Call @ 0.26 -

USB - Adjustment

The following adjustment was made today on USB:

07-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Aug08 32.50 Call @ 0.14 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $3,494.00
Income Generated: $223.50
Percent Income Generated: 6.40%
Annualized Income Generated: 16.33%
Net Profit If Called: -$20.50
Percent Return If Called: -0.59%
Annualized Return If Called: -1.50%
Days Held to Expiration: 143

Trade History:

25-Mar-08 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 USB @ 34.94 -
25-Mar-08 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 May08 35.00 Call @ 1.39 - Expired
15-Apr-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.43 -
22-May-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Jun08 35.00 Call @ 0.28 - Expired
07-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Aug08 32.50 Call @ 0.14 -

UPS - Adjustment

The following adjustment was made today on UPS:

07-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Aug08 65.00 Call @ 0.56 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $7,193.00
Income Generated: $572.00
Percent Income Generated: 7.95%
Annualized Income Generated: 6.08%
Net Profit If Called: -$121.00
Percent Return If Called: -1.68%
Annualized Return If Called: -1.29%
Days Held to Expiration: 477 days

Trade History:

26-Apr-07 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 UPS @ 71.93 - VICC
26-Apr-07 - Continued Trade - STO 1 May07 75.00 Call @ 0.10 - Expired
21-May-07 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Jul07 75.00 Call @ 0.39 - Closed
05-Jun-07 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.42 -
18-Jul-07 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Up - BTC 1 Jul07 75.00 Call @ -0.56 -
18-Jul-07 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Oct07 80.00 Call @ 0.89 -
24-Oct-07 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Dec07 80.00 Call @ 0.35 - Expired
10-Jan-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Apr08 75.00 Call @ 1.31 - Expired
04-Mar-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.45 -
24-Apr-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Jun08 75.00 Call @ 0.94 - Expired
03-Jun-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.45 -
07-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Aug08 65.00 Call @ 0.56 -

TGT - Adjustment

The following adjustment was made today on TGT:

07-Jul-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Jul08 50.00 Call @ 0.58 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $5,937.00
Income Generated: $1,183.00
Percent Income Generated: 19.93%
Annualized Income Generated: 31.21%
Net Profit If Called: $246.00
Percent Return If Called: 4.14%
Annualized Return If Called: 6.49%
Days Held to Expiration: 233 days

Trade History:

28-Nov-07 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 TGT @ 59.37 -
28-Nov-07 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Dec07 55.00 Call @ 5.66 - Expired
07-Jan-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Feb07 55.00 Call @ 0.84 - Expired
21-Feb-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Mar08 55.00 Call @ 1.44 - Expired
10-Mar-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.14 -
25-Mar-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Apr08 55.00 Call @ 1.31 - Expired
23-Apr-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 May08 55.00 Call @ 0.62 - Closed
16-May-08 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Up - BTC 1 May08 55.00 Call @ -0.11 -
19-May-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Jun08 57.50 Call @ 1.21 - Expired
10-Jun-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.14 -
07-Jul-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Jul08 50.00 Call @ 0.58 -

NTES - Adjustment

The following adjustment was made today on NTES:

07-Jul-08 - Continued Trade - STO 4 Aug08 25.00 Call @ 0.44 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $9,694.00
Income Generated: $3,877.00
Percent Income Generated: 39.99%
Annualized Income Generated: 16.61%
Net Profit If Called: $4,183.00
Percent Return If Called: 43.15%
Annualized Return If Called: 17.92%
Days Held to Expiration: 879 days

Trade History:

20-Mar-06 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 NTES @ 96.94 - 4-1 Split
20-Mar-06 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Jun06 85.00 Call @ 15.29 - 4-1 Split
28-Mar-06 - Split Stock Position - SPLT 400 NTES @ 24.24 -
28-Mar-06 - Split Call Option - SPLT 4 Jun06 21.25 Call @ 3.82 - Expired
26-Jun-06 - Continued Trade - STO 4 Jan07 22.50 Call @ 3.19 - Closed
23-Oct-06 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Down - BTC 4 Jan07 22.50 Call @ -0.16 -
23-Oct-06 - Continued Trade - STO 4 Jan07 18.75 Call @ 0.69 - Closed
17-Jan-07 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Up - BTC 4 Jan07 18.75 Call @ -0.41 -
17-Jan-07 - Continued Trade - STO 4 Mar07 20.00 Call @ 0.99 - Expired
19-Mar-07 - Interim Trade - STO 4 Apr07 20.00 Call @ 0.19 - Expired
23-Apr-07 - Interim Trade - STO 4 May07 20.00 Call @ 0.19 - Expired
21-May-07 - Interim Trade - STO 4 Jun07 20.00 Call @ 0.34 - Expired
19-Jun-07 - Interim Trade - STO 4 Sep07 20.00 Call @ 0.32 - Expired
24-Sep-07 - Continued Trade - STO 4 Dec07 20.00 Call @ 0.67 - Expired
24-Jan-08 - Continued Trade - STO 4 Mar08 20.00 Call @ 0.74 - Expired
25-Mar-08 - Continued Trade - STO 4 May08 20.00 Call @ 0.48 - Closed
29-Apr-08 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Up - BTC 4 May08 20.00 Call @ -2.52 -
29-Apr-08 - Continued Trade - STO 4 Jun08 25.00 Call @ 0.68 - Expired
07-Jul-08 - Continued Trade - STO 4 Aug08 25.00 Call @ 0.44 -

MHP - Adjustment

The following adjustment was made today on MHP:

07-Jul-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Aug08 45.00 Call @ 0.34 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $4,527.00
Income Generated: $220.00
Percent Income Generated: 4.86%
Annualized Income Generated: 20.16%
Net Profit If Called: $193.00
Percent Return If Called: 4.26%
Annualized Return If Called: 17.68%
Days Held to Expiration: 88 days

Trade History:

19-May-08 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 MHP @ 45.27 -
19-May-08 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Jun08 45.00 Call @ 1.64 - Expired
11-Jun-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.22 -
07-Jul-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Aug08 45.00 Call @ 0.34 -

MDT - Adjustment

The following adjustment was made today on MDT:

07-Jul-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Jul08 52.50 Call @ 0.39 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $5,272.00
Income Generated: $481.00
Percent Income Generated: 9.12%
Annualized Income Generated: 7.37%
Net Profit If Called: $459.00
Percent Return If Called: 8.71%
Annualized Return If Called: 7.03%
Days Held to Expiration: 452 days

Trade History:

23-Apr-07 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 MDT @ 52.72 -
23-Apr-07 - Continued Trade - STO 1 May07 55.00 Call @ 0.19 - Expired
21-May-07 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Jun07 52.50 Call @ 0.59 - Closed
15-Jun-07 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Up - BTC 1 Jun07 52.50 Call @ -0.06
15-Jun-07 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Jul07 55.00 Call @ 0.49 - Expired
25-Jul-07 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Sep07 55.00 Call @ 0.63 - Closed
27-Jul-07 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.13
21-Sep-07 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Up - BTC 1 Sep07 55.00 Call @ -1.46
21-Sep-07 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Nov07 57.50 Call @ 1.39 - Closed
24-Oct-07 - Buy Back & Roll Down - BTC 1 Nov07 57.50 Call @ -0.06 -
24-Oct-07 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Dec07 52.50 Call @ 0.39 - Expired
26-Oct-07 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.13 -
10-Jan-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Feb08 52.50 Call @ 0.79 - Expired
25-Jan-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.13 -
21-Feb-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Apr08 52.50 Call @ 0.39 - Expired
24-Apr-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Jun08 52.50 Call @ 0.64 - Expired
25-Apr-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.13 -
07-Jul-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Jul08 52.50 Call @ 0.39 -

LLY - Adjustment

The following adjustment was made today on LLY:

07-Jul-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Aug08 50.00 Call @ 0.29 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $4,971.00
Income Generated: $205.00
Percent Income Generated: 4.12%
Annualized Income Generated: 14.34%
Net Profit If Called: $234.00
Percent Return If Called: 4.71%
Annualized Return If Called: 16.36%
Days Held to Expiration: 105 days

Trade History:

02-May-08 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 LLY @ 49.71 -
02-May-08 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Jun08 50.00 Call @ 1.29 - Expired
10-Jun-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.47 -
07-Jul-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Aug08 50.00 Call @ 0.29 -

KSS - Adjustment

The following adjustment was made today on KSS:

07-Jul-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Aug08 50.00 Call @ 0.73 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $5,690.00
Income Generated: $1,214.25
Percent Income Generated: 21.34%
Annualized Income Generated: 24.11%
Net Profit If Called: $524.25
Percent Return If Called: 9.21%
Annualized Return If Called: 10.41%
Days Held to Expiration: 323 days

Trade History:

27-Sep-07 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 KSS @ 56.90 -
27-Sep-07 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Oct07 55.00 Call @ 3.20 - Expired
22-Oct-07 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Nov07 55.00 Call @ 3.19 - Expired
20-Nov-07 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Dec07 50.00 Call @ 1.74 - Expired
10-Jan-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Apr08 50.00 Call @ 0.99 - Expired
23-Apr-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 May08 50.00 Call @ 0.81 - Expired
19-May-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Jun08 50.00 Call @ 1.48 - Expired
07-Jul-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Aug08 50.00 Call @ 0.73 -

FTEK - Adjustment

The following adjustment was made today on FTEK:

07-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Aug08 22.50 Call @ 0.39 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $2,839.00
Income Generated: $198.00
Percent Income Generated: 6.97%
Annualized Income Generated: 6.02%
Net Profit If Called: -$391.00
Percent Return If Called: -13.77%
Annualized Return If Called: -11.88%
Days Held to Expiration: 423 days

Trade History:

19-Jun-07 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 FTEK @ 28.39 -
19-Jun-07 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Dec07 30.00 Call @ 3.29 - Expired
07-Jan-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Feb08 25.00 Call @ 0.34 - Expired
21-Feb-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Mar08 22.50 Call @ 0.44 - Expired
25-Mar-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 May08 22.50 Call @ 0.74 - Closed
29-Apr-08 - Buy Back & Roll Out/Up - BTC 1 May08 22.50 Call @ -3.91 -
29-Apr-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Jun08 30.00 Call @ 0.69 - Expired
07-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Aug08 22.50 Call @ 0.39 -

DOV - Adjustment

The following adjustment was made today on DOV:

07-Jul-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Sep08 55.00 Call @ 0.47 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $5,421.00
Income Generated: $182.00
Percent Income Generated: 3.36%
Annualized Income Generated: 9.96%
Net Profit If Called: $261.00
Percent Return If Called: 4.81%
Annualized Return If Called: 14.29%
Days Held to Expiration: 123 days

Trade History:

19-May-08 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 DOV @ 54.21 -
19-May-08 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Jun08 55.00 Call @ 1.15 - Expired
15-Jun-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.20 -
07-Jul-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Sep08 55.00 Call @ 0.47 -

CCL - Adjustment

The following adjustment was made today on CCL:

07-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Aug08 35.00 Call @ 0.79 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $4,136.00
Income Generated: $257.00
Percent Income Generated: 6.21%
Annualized Income Generated: 21.60%
Net Profit If Called: -$379.00
Percent Return If Called: -9.16%
Annualized Return If Called: -31.85%
Days Held to Expiration: 105 days

Trade History:

02-May-08 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 CCL @ 41.36 -
02-May-08 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Jun08 42.50 Call @ 1.38 - Expired
13-Jun-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.40 -
07-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Aug08 35.00 Call @ 0.79 -

BBT - Adjustment

The following adjustment was made today on BBT:

07-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Aug08 27.50 Call @ 0.35 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $3,526.00
Income Generated: $463.00
Percent Income Generated: 13.13%
Annualized Income Generated: 33.52%
Net Profit If Called: -$313.00
Percent Return If Called: -8.88%
Annualized Return If Called: -22.66%
Days Held to Expiration: 143 days

Trade History:

25-Mar-08 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 BBT @ 35.26 -
25-Mar-08 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Apr08 35.00 Call @ 1.68 - Expired
23-Apr-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 May08 35.00 Call @ 0.67 - Expired
01-May-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.46 -
19-May-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Jun08 35.00 Call @ 1.47 - Expired
07-Jul-08 - Interim Trade - STO 1 Aug08 27.50 Call @ 0.35 -

ABT - Adjustment

The following adjustment was made today on ABT:

07-Jul-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Jul08 55.00 Call @ 0.82 -

Current Position Summary:

Stock Investment: $5.484.00
Income Generated: $303.00
Percent Income Generated: 5.53%
Annualized Income Generated: 17.54%
Net Profit If Called: $319.00
Percent Return If Called: 5.82%
Annualized Return If Called: 18.46%
Days Held to Expiration: 115 days

Trade History:

25-Mar-08 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 ABT @ 54.84 -
25-Mar-08 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Apr08 55.00 Call @ 1.41 - Expired
15-May-08 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.36 -
23-Apr-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Jun08 55.00 Call @ 0.44 - Expired
07-Jul-08 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Jul08 55.00 Call @ 0.82 -