Thursday, October 27, 2011

FDX - Adjustment

The following adjustment was made today on FedEx Corporation (FDX). All prices include IB commissions.

CriteriaValue
Dividend Champions StatusChallenger
Years of Consecutive Dividend Increases9
Fair Value Estimate$112.00
Target Buy Price$78.40
Target Margin of Safety30.00%
Actual Buy Price$80.00
Actual Margin of Safety28.57%

DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
10/27/2011FDXContinued TradeSTO 1 Nov11 85.00 Call @ 2.56  $255.97

Current Position Summary

Cost Basis($8,000.00)
Income Generated$511.31
Percent Income Generated6.39%
Annualized Income Generated13.03%
Net Profit If Assigned$1,011.31
Percent Return If Assigned12.64%
Annualized Return If Assigned25.78%
Days Held to Expiration179 days

Trade History

DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
5/23/2011FDXCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 FDX @ 80.00 ($8,000.00) 
5/23/2011FDXInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Oct11 80.00 Put @ 2.55Exercised $255.34
10/21/2011FDXCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 FDX @ -80.00 $8,000.00 
10/21/2011FDXStock AssignedEX 1 Oct11 80.00 Put @ -80.00 ($8,000.00) 
10/27/2011FDXContinued TradeSTO 1 Nov11 85.00 Call @ 2.56  $255.97
11/18/2011FDX Totals ($8,000.00)$511.31
DTE179 Percent Income/Annualized 6.39%13.03%

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

GD - Closed

The General Dynamics Corporation (GD) Oct11 65.00 Call was excercised on Friday. I was waiting until earnings announcement today to determine whether to continue the position as a CSP or close it. Since GD is now trading below the 65.00 strike, I decided to close the position. All prices include IB commissions.

Position Summary

Cost Basis$6,500.00
Net Profit$247.83
Percent Return3.81%
Annualized Return9.22%
Days Held to Expiration151 days

Trade History

DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
5/23/2011GDCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 GD @ 65.00 ($6,500.00) 
5/23/2011GDInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Aug11 65.00 Put @ 1.14Exercised $113.98
8/19/2011GDCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 GD @ -65.00 $6,500.00 
8/19/2011GDStock AssignedEX 1 Aug11 65.00 Put @ -65.00 ($6,500.00)$0.00
8/24/2011GDContinued TradeSTO 1 Oct11 65.00 Call @ 1.34Exercised$0.00$133.97
10/21/2011GDStock CalledEX 1 Oct11 65.00 Call @ 65.00 $0.00$6,499.88
10/21/2011GD Net Cost/Profit-Loss ($6,500.00)$247.83
DTE151 Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized 3.81%9.22%

Sunday, October 23, 2011

XOM - Closed

The Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM) Oct11 67.50 Put expired and the position was closed. All prices include IB commissions.

Closed Position Summary

Cost Basis$6,750.00
Net Profit$108.28
Percent Return1.60%
Annualized Return19.52%
Days Held to Expiration30 days

Trade History

DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
9/21/2011XOMCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 XOM @ 67.50 ($6,750.00) 
9/21/2011XOMInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Oct11 67.50 Put @ 1.08Expired $108.28
10/21/2011XOMCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 XOM @ -67.50 $0.00$6,750.00
10/21/2011XOM Net Cost/Profit-Loss ($6,750.00)$108.28
DTE30 Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized 1.60%19.52%

TLT - Closed

The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond Fund (TLT) Oct11 98.00 Put expired and the position was closed. All prices include IB commissions.

Position Summary

Cost Basis$9,800.00
Net Profit$914.28
Percent Return9.33%
Annualized Return8.91%
Days Held to Expiration382 days

Trade History

DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
10/4/2010TLTCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 TLT @ 98.00 ($9,800.00) 
10/4/2010TLTInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Nov10 98.00 Put @ 0.49Closed $48.99
11/18/2010TLTBuy Back and Roll OutBTC 1 Nov10 98.00 Put @ -2.25  ($224.96)
11/18/2010TLTContinued TradeSTO 1 Dec10 98.00 Put @ 3.39Closed$0.00$339.04
12/8/2010TLTBuy Back and Roll OutBTC 1 Dec10 98.00 Put @ -4.96  ($495.96)
12/8/2010TLTContinued TradeSTO 1 Jan11 98.00 Put @ 5.74Closed$0.00$573.99
12/28/2010TLTBuy Back and Roll OutBTC 1 Jan11 98.00 Put @ -6.71  ($670.96)
12/28/2010TLTContinued TradeSTO 1 Mar11 98.00 Put @ 7.84Closed$0.00$784.04
3/18/2011TLTBuy Back and Roll OutBTC 1 Mar11 98.00 Put @ -4.81  ($481.01)
3/18/2011TLTContinued TradeSTO 1 Jun11 98.00 Put @ 6.82Closed$0.00$681.87
6/17/2011TLTBuy Back and Roll OutBTC 1 Jun11 98.00 Put @ -1.03  ($103.02)
6/17/2011TLTContinued TradeSTO 1 Aug11 98.00 Put @ 3.49Expired$0.00$348.98
8/24/2011TLTContinued TradeSTO 1 Oct11 98.00 Put @ 1.13Expired$0.00$113.28
10/21/2011TLTCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 TLT @ -98.00 $0.00$9,800.00
10/21/2011TLT Net Cost/Profit-Loss ($9,800.00)$914.28
DTE382 Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized 9.33%8.91%

PG - Closed

The Procter and Gamble (PG) Oct11 57.50 Put expired and the position was closed. All prices include IB commissions.

Position Summary

Cost Basis$5,750.00
Net Profit$71.36
Percent Return1.24%
Annualized Return15.62%
Days Held to Expiration29 days

Trade History

DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
9/22/2011PGCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 PG @ 57.50 ($5,750.00) 
9/22/2011PGInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Oct11 57.50 Put @ 0.71Expired $71.36
10/21/2011PGCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 PG @ -57.50 $0.00$5,750.00
10/21/2011PG Net Cost/Profit-Loss ($5,750.00)$71.36
DTE29 Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized 1.24%15.62%

NVS - Closed

The Novartis (NVS) Oct11 52.50 Put expired and the position was closed. All prices include IB commissions.

Position Summary

Cost Basis$5,250.00
Net Profit$90.98
Percent Return1.73%
Annualized Return21.08%
Days Held to Expiration30 days

Trade History

DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
9/21/2011NVSCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 NVS @ 52.50 ($5,250.00) 
9/21/2011NVSInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Oct11 52.50 Put @ 0.91Expired $90.98
10/21/2011NVSCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 NVS @ -52.50 $0.00$5,250.00
10/21/2011NVS Net Cost/Profit-Loss ($5,250.00)$90.98
DTE30 Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized 1.73%21.08%

JNJ - Closed

The Johnson and Johnson (JNJ) Oct11 60.00 Put expired and the position was closed. All prices include IB commissions.

Position Summary

Cost Basis$6,000.00
Net Profit$133.98
Percent Return2.23%
Annualized Return5.40%
Days Held to Expiration151 days

Trade History

DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
5/23/2011JNJCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 JNJ @ 60.00 ($6,000.00) 
5/23/2011JNJInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Oct11 60.00 Put @ 1.34Expired $133.98
10/21/2011JNJCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 JNJ @ -60.00 $0.00$6,000.00
10/21/2011JNJ Net Cost/Profit-Loss ($6,000.00)$133.98
DTE151 Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized 2.23%5.40%

COP - Closed

The ConocoPhillips (COP) Oct11 55.00 Put expired and the position was closed. All prices include IB commissions.

Position Summary

Cost Basis$5,500.00
Net Profit$79.98
Percent Return1.45%
Annualized Return18.30%
Days Held to Expiration29 days

Trade History

DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
9/22/2011COPCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 COP @ 55.00 ($5,500.00) 
9/22/2011COPInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Oct11 55.00 Put @ 0.80Expired $79.98
10/21/2011COPCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 COP @ -55.00 $0.00$5,500.00
10/21/2011COP Net Cost/Profit-Loss ($5,500.00)$79.98
DTE29 Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized 1.45%18.30%

BDX - Closed

The Becton Dickinson and Company (BDX) Oct 65.00 Put expired and the position was closed. All prices include IB commissions.

Position Summary

Cost Basis$6,500.00
Net Profit$33.98
Percent Return0.52%
Annualized Return6.36%
Days Held to Expiration30 days

Trade History

DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
9/21/2011BDXCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 BDX @ 65.00 ($6,500.00) 
9/21/2011BDXInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Oct11 65.00 Put @ 0.34Expired $33.98
10/21/2011BDXCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 BDX @ -65.00 $0.00$6,500.00
10/21/2011BDX Net Cost/Profit-Loss ($6,500.00)$33.98
DTE30 Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized 0.52%6.36%

Thursday, October 20, 2011

NUE - Adjustment

The following adjustment was made today on Nucor Corporation (NUE). All prices include IB commissions.

CriteriaValue
Dividend Champions StatusChampion
Years of Consecutive Dividend Increases38
Years of Positive Free Cash Flow (last 10 years)10
Fair Value Estimate$58.00
Target Buy Price$34.80
Target Margin of Safety40.00%
Actual Buy Price$40.00
Actual Margin of Safety31.03%

DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
10/19/2011NUECSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 NUE @ -40.00 $4,000.00 
10/19/2011NUEStock AssignedEX 1 Oct11 40.00 Put @ -40.00 ($4,000.00) 
10/20/2011NUEContinued TradeSTO 1 Jan12 40.00 Call @ 0.89  $89.36

Current Position Summary

Cost Basis($4,000.00)
Income Generated$403.30
Percent Income Generated10.08%
Annualized Income Generated14.96%
Net Profit If Assigned$403.30
Percent Return If Assigned10.08%
Annualized Return If Assigned14.96%
Days Held to Expiration246 days

Trade History

DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
5/19/2011NUECSP Margin UsedCSP 100 NUE @ 40.00 ($4,000.00) 
5/19/2011NUEInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Jun11 40.00 Put @ 0.35Closed $34.98
6/17/2011NUEBuy Back and Roll OutBTC 1 Jun11 40.00 Put @ -0.75  ($75.02)
6/17/2011NUEContinued TradeSTO 1 Oct11 40.00 Put @ 3.54Exercised $353.98
10/19/2011NUECSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 NUE @ -40.00 $4,000.00 
10/19/2011NUEStock AssignedEX 1 Oct11 40.00 Put @ -40.00 ($4,000.00) 
10/20/2011NUEContinued TradeSTO 1 Jan12 40.00 Call @ 0.89  $89.36
1/20/2012NUE Totals ($4,000.00)$403.30
DTE246 Percent Income/Annualized 10.08%14.96%