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Friday, March 28, 2025
Friday, March 21, 2025
Weekly Trading Report for Fri 3/21/25
Trading Summary
This Weeks Trades
- 3 CSP'3 (QQQ, SPY, XLK) were rolled
Current Open Positions
- 12 CSP positions (IBIT(3), QQQ(3), SPY(3), XLK(3))
- 0 CC positions ()
- 4 uncovered stock positions (IBIT, QQQ, SPY, XLK)
The following is a summary of this week's trading activity.
Rolled CSP Positions
Stock | TradeDate | OldExp | NewExp | Days | Shrs | Strikes | Margin | NetCredit | ROI | AROI |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
QQQ | 3/21/2025 | 4/4/2025 | 4/11/2025 | 21 | 100 | $480/$480 | $48,000.00 | $140.95 | 0.29% | 5.10% |
SPY | 3/21/2025 | 4/4/2025 | 4/11/2025 | 21 | 100 | $565/$565 | $56,500.00 | $116.95 | 0.21% | 3.60% |
XLK | 3/21/2025 | 4/4/2025 | 5/16/2025 | 56 | 100 | $225/$225 | $22,500.00 | $149.94 | 0.67% | 4.34% |
Friday, March 14, 2025
Weekly Trading Report for Fri 3/14/25
Trading Summary
This Weeks Trades
- 3 CSP'3 (QQQ, SPY, XLK) were rolled
Current Open Positions
- 12 CSP positions (IBIT(3), QQQ(3), SPY(3), XLK(3))
- 0 CC positions ()
- 4 uncovered stock positions (IBIT, QQQ, SPY, XLK)
The following is a summary of this week's trading activity.
Rolled CSP Positions
Stock | TradeDate | OldExp | NewExp | Days | Shrs | Strikes | Margin | NetCredit | ROI | AROI |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
QQQ | 3/12/2025 | 3/28/2025 | 5/30/2025 | 79 | 100 | $490/$475 | $47,500.00 | $103.93 | 0.22% | 1.01% |
SPY | 3/12/2025 | 3/28/2025 | 5/16/2025 | 65 | 100 | $570/$560 | $56,000.00 | $134.93 | 0.24% | 1.35% |
XLK | 3/12/2025 | 3/28/2025 | 6/20/2025 | 100 | 100 | $230/$230 | $23,000.00 | $258.92 | 1.13% | 4.11% |
Friday, March 7, 2025
Weekly Trading Report for Fri 3/7/25
Trading Summary
This Weeks Trades
- 1 CC (XLK) expired
Current Open Positions
- 12 CSP positions (IBIT(3), QQQ(3), SPY(3), XLK(3))
- 0 CC positions ()
- 4 uncovered stock positions (IBIT, QQQ, SPY, XLK)
The following is a summary of this week's trading activity.
Expired CC Positions
Stock | Opened | ExpDate | Closed | Days | Shrs | Strike | Invested | P/L | ROI | AROI |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
XLK | 1/31/2025 | 3/7/2025 | 3/7/2025 | 35 | 100 | $245 | $23,750.00 | $250.48 | 1.05% | 11.00% |
Friday, February 28, 2025
Weekly Trading Report for Fri 2/28/25
Trading Summary
This Weeks Trades
- 2 CSP's (QQQ, SPY) were assigned and the underlying(s) were purchased
Current Open Positions
- 12 CSP positions (IBIT(3), QQQ(3), SPY(3), XLK(3))
- 1 CC positions (XLK)
- 3 uncovered stock positions (IBIT, QQQ, SPY)
The following is a summary of this week's trading activity.
Assigned CSP Positions (Underlying Bought)
Stock | Opened | ExpDate | Assigned | Days | Shrs | Strike | Invested | Premium | ROI | AROI |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
QQQ | 1/24/2025 | 2/28/2025 | 2/28/2025 | 35 | 100 | $535 | $53,500.00 | $1,515.82 | 2.83% | 29.55% |
SPY | 1/24/2025 | 2/28/2025 | 2/28/2025 | 35 | 100 | $609 | $60,900.00 | $1,057.82 | 1.74% | 18.11% |
Friday, February 21, 2025
Weekly Trading Report for Fri 2/21/25
Trading Summary
This Weeks Trades
- 12 new CSP's (IBIT(3), QQQ(3), SPY(3), XLK(3)) were sold
- 6 CSP's (IBIT(3), SPY, XLK(2)) reached their profit targets and were closed
- 2 CSP's (QQQ, SPY) were rolled
Current Open Positions
- 14 CSP positions (IBIT(3), QQQ(4), SPY(4), XLK(3))
- 1 CC positions (XLK)
- 1 uncovered stock positions (IBIT)
The following is a summary of this week's trading activity.
New CSP Positions
Stock | TradeDate | ExpDate | Days | Shrs | Strike | Margin | Premium | Target | T-Days | T-ROI | T-AROI |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
QQQ | 2/20/2025 | 3/28/2025 | 36 | 100 | $490 | $49,000.00 | $215.48 | $118.51 | 15 | 0.24% | 5.89% |
SPY | 2/20/2025 | 3/28/2025 | 36 | 100 | $570 | $57,000.00 | $221.48 | $121.81 | 15 | 0.21% | 5.20% |
XLK | 2/20/2025 | 3/28/2025 | 36 | 100 | $230 | $23,000.00 | $273.48 | $150.41 | 15 | 0.65% | 15.91% |
QQQ | 2/20/2025 | 4/4/2025 | 43 | 100 | $480 | $48,000.00 | $203.48 | $111.91 | 15 | 0.23% | 5.67% |
SPY | 2/21/2025 | 4/17/2025 | 55 | 100 | $565 | $56,500.00 | $239.48 | $131.71 | 15 | 0.23% | 5.67% |
XLK | 2/20/2025 | 4/4/2025 | 43 | 100 | $225 | $22,500.00 | $228.48 | $125.66 | 15 | 0.56% | 13.59% |
IBIT | 2/21/2025 | 4/17/2025 | 55 | 100 | $53 | $5,300.00 | $221.48 | $121.81 | 15 | 2.30% | 55.93% |
IBIT | 2/21/2025 | 4/17/2025 | 55 | 100 | $52 | $5,200.00 | $258.48 | $142.16 | 15 | 2.73% | 66.53% |
IBIT | 2/21/2025 | 4/17/2025 | 55 | 100 | $51 | $5,100.00 | $223.48 | $122.91 | 15 | 2.41% | 58.65% |
QQQ | 2/21/2025 | 4/17/2025 | 55 | 100 | $470 | $47,000.00 | $220.48 | $121.26 | 15 | 0.26% | 6.28% |
SPY | 2/21/2025 | 4/17/2025 | 55 | 100 | $570 | $57,000.00 | $341.49 | $187.82 | 15 | 0.33% | 8.02% |
XLK | 2/21/2025 | 4/17/2025 | 55 | 100 | $220 | $22,000.00 | $219.48 | $120.71 | 15 | 0.55% | 13.35% |
Closed CSP Positions
Stock | Opened | ExpDate | Closed | Days | Shrs | Strike | Margin | P/L | ROI | AROI |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IBIT | 1/27/2025 | 3/21/2025 | 2/18/2025 | 22 | 100 | $50 | $5,000.00 | $182.97 | 3.66% | 60.71% |
IBIT | 1/22/2025 | 2/28/2025 | 2/20/2025 | 29 | 100 | $56 | $5,600.00 | $146.97 | 2.62% | 33.03% |
IBIT | 2/3/2025 | 3/21/2025 | 2/21/2025 | 18 | 100 | $52 | $5,200.00 | $137.97 | 2.65% | 53.80% |
SPY | 1/24/2025 | 3/21/2025 | 2/18/2025 | 25 | 100 | $555 | $55,500.00 | $120.97 | 0.22% | 3.18% |
XLK | 1/24/2025 | 3/7/2025 | 2/18/2025 | 25 | 100 | $230 | $23,000.00 | $149.97 | 0.65% | 9.52% |
XLK | 1/24/2025 | 3/21/2025 | 2/19/2025 | 26 | 100 | $225 | $22,500.00 | $147.97 | 0.66% | 9.23% |
Rolled CSP Positions
Stock | TradeDate | OldExp | NewExp | Days | Shrs | Strikes | Margin | NetCredit | ROI | AROI |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
QQQ | 2/14/2025 | 2/21/2025 | 2/28/2025 | 14 | 100 | $535/$535 | $53,500.00 | $165.95 | 0.31% | 8.09% |
SPY | 2/14/2025 | 2/21/2025 | 2/28/2025 | 14 | 100 | $609/$609 | $60,900.00 | $79.95 | 0.13% | 3.42% |
Friday, February 14, 2025
Weekly Trading Report for Fri 2/14/25
Trading Summary
This Weeks Trades
- 6 CSP's (QQQ(1), SPY(2), XLK) reached their profit targets and were closed
- 2 CSP's (QQQ, SPY) were rolled
Current Open Positions
- 8 CSP positions (IBIT(3), QQQ(1), SPY(2), XLK(2))
- 1 CC positions (XLK)
- 1 uncovered stock positions (IBIT)
The following is a summary of this week's trading activity.
Closed CSP Positions
Stock | Opened | ExpDate | Closed | Days | Shrs | Strike | Margin | P/L | ROI | AROI |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
QQQ | 1/24/2025 | 2/28/2025 | 2/12/2025 | 19 | 100 | $500 | $50,000.00 | $162.97 | 0.33% | 6.26% |
QQQ | 1/24/2025 | 3/7/2025 | 2/13/2025 | 20 | 100 | $490 | $49,000.00 | $138.97 | 0.28% | 5.18% |
QQQ | 1/24/2025 | 3/21/2025 | 2/13/2025 | 20 | 100 | $470 | $47,000.00 | $123.97 | 0.26% | 4.81% |
SPY | 1/24/2025 | 2/28/2025 | 2/13/2025 | 20 | 100 | $580 | $58,000.00 | $124.97 | 0.22% | 3.93% |
SPY | 1/24/2025 | 3/7/2025 | 2/13/2025 | 20 | 100 | $575 | $57,500.00 | $128.97 | 0.22% | 4.09% |
XLK | 1/24/2025 | 2/28/2025 | 2/14/2025 | 21 | 100 | $233 | $23,250.00 | $163.97 | 0.71% | 12.26% |
Rolled CSP Positions
Stock | TradeDate | OldExp | NewExp | Days | Shrs | Strikes | Margin | NetCredit | ROI | AROI |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
QQQ | 2/14/2025 | 2/14/2025 | 2/21/2025 | 7 | 100 | $529/$535 | $53,500.00 | $340.47 | 0.64% | 33.18% |
SPY | 2/14/2025 | 2/14/2025 | 2/21/2025 | 7 | 100 | $607/$609 | $60,900.00 | $244.47 | 0.40% | 20.93% |
Friday, February 7, 2025
Weekly Trading Report for Fri 2/7/25
Trading Summary
This Weeks Trades
- 1 new CSP (IBIT) was sold
- 2 CSP's (QQQ, SPY) were rolled
Current Open Positions
- 14 CSP positions (IBIT(3), QQQ(4), SPY(4), XLK(3))
- 1 CC positions (XLK)
- 1 uncovered stock positions (IBIT)
The following is a summary of this week's trading activity.
New CSP Positions
Stock | TradeDate | ExpDate | Days | Shrs | Strike | Margin | Premium | Target | T-Days | T-ROI | T-AROI |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IBIT | 2/3/2025 | 3/21/2025 | 46 | 100 | $52 | $5,200.00 | $245.48 | $135.01 | 15 | 2.60% | 63.18% |
Rolled CSP Positions
Stock | TradeDate | OldExp | NewExp | Days | Shrs | Strikes | Margin | NetCredit | ROI | AROI |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
QQQ | 2/7/2025 | 2/7/2025 | 2/14/2025 | 7 | 100 | $529/$529 | $52,900.00 | $248.96 | 0.47% | 24.54% |
SPY | 2/7/2025 | 2/7/2025 | 2/14/2025 | 7 | 100 | $607/$607 | $60,700.00 | $142.96 | 0.24% | 12.28% |
Friday, January 31, 2025
Weekly Trading Report for Fri 1/31/25
Trading Summary
This Weeks Trades
- 2 new CSP's (IBIT(2)) were sold
- 1 CSP (IBIT) reached its profit targets and was closed
- 2 CSP's (QQQ, SPY) were rolled
- 2 CSP's (IBIT, XLK) were assigned and the underlying(s) were purchased
- 1 new CC (XLK) was sold
Current Open Positions
- 13 CSP positions (IBIT(2), QQQ(4), SPY(4), XLK(3))
- 1 CC positions (XLK)
- 1 uncovered stock positions (IBIT)
The following is a summary of this week's trading activity.
New CSP Positions
Stock | TradeDate | ExpDate | Days | Shrs | Strike | Margin | Premium | Target | T-Days | T-ROI | T-AROI |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IBIT | 1/27/2025 | 3/7/2025 | 39 | 100 | $52 | $5,200.00 | $215.48 | $118.51 | 15 | 2.28% | 55.46% |
IBIT | 1/27/2025 | 3/21/2025 | 53 | 100 | $50 | $5,000.00 | $272.48 | $149.86 | 15 | 3.00% | 72.93% |
Closed CSP Positions
Stock | Opened | ExpDate | Closed | Days | Shrs | Strike | Margin | P/L | ROI | AROI |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IBIT | 1/27/2025 | 3/7/2025 | 1/31/2025 | 4 | 100 | $52 | $5,200.00 | $115.97 | 2.23% | 203.51% |
Rolled CSP Positions
Stock | TradeDate | OldExp | NewExp | Days | Shrs | Strikes | Margin | NetCredit | ROI | AROI |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
QQQ | 1/31/2025 | 1/31/2025 | 2/7/2025 | 7 | 100 | $529/$529 | $52,900.00 | $318.96 | 0.60% | 31.44% |
SPY | 1/31/2025 | 1/31/2025 | 2/7/2025 | 7 | 100 | $607/$607 | $60,700.00 | $273.96 | 0.45% | 23.53% |
Assigned CSP Positions (Underlying Bought)
Stock | Opened | ExpDate | Assigned | Days | Shrs | Strike | Invested | Premium | ROI | AROI |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IBIT | 1/24/2025 | 1/31/2025 | 1/31/2025 | 7 | 100 | $60 | $6,000.00 | $123.34 | 2.06% | 107.19% |
XLK | 1/24/2025 | 1/31/2025 | 1/30/2025 | 6 | 100 | $237.50 | $23,750.00 | $170.49 | 0.72% | 43.67% |
New CC Positions
Stock | TradeDate | ExpDate | Days | Shrs | Bought | Strike | Invested | Premium | ROI | AROI |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
XLK | 1/31/2025 | 3/7/2025 | 35 | 100 | $237.50 | $245 | $23,750.00 | $250.48 | 1.05% | 11.00% |
Friday, January 24, 2025
Weekly Trading Report for Fri 1/24/25
Trading Summary
This Weeks Trades
- 14 new CSP's (IBIT(2), QQQ(4), SPY(4), XLK(4)) were sold
- 7 CSP's (QQQ(3), SPY, XLK(3)) reached their profit targets and were closed
Current Open Positions
- 14 CSP positions (IBIT(2), QQQ(4), SPY(4), XLK(4))
- 0 CC positions ()
- 0 uncovered stock positions ()
The following is a summary of this week's trading activity.
New CSP Positions
Stock | TradeDate | ExpDate | Days | Shrs | Strike | Margin | Premium | Target | T-Days | T-ROI | T-AROI |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IBIT | 1/24/2025 | 1/31/2025 | 7 | 100 | $60 | $6,000.00 | $123.34 | $123.34 | 7 | 2.06% | 107.19% |
QQQ | 1/24/2025 | 1/31/2025 | 7 | 100 | $529 | $52,900.00 | $441.48 | $441.48 | 7 | 0.83% | 43.52% |
SPY | 1/24/2025 | 1/31/2025 | 7 | 100 | $607 | $60,700.00 | $316.48 | $316.48 | 7 | 0.52% | 27.19% |
XLK | 1/24/2025 | 1/31/2025 | 7 | 100 | $238 | $23,750.00 | $170.49 | $170.49 | 7 | 0.72% | 37.43% |
IBIT | 1/22/2025 | 2/28/2025 | 37 | 100 | $56 | $5,600.00 | $272.48 | $149.86 | 15 | 2.68% | 65.12% |
QQQ | 1/24/2025 | 2/28/2025 | 35 | 100 | $500 | $50,000.00 | $297.48 | $163.61 | 15 | 0.33% | 7.96% |
SPY | 1/24/2025 | 2/28/2025 | 35 | 100 | $580 | $58,000.00 | $228.48 | $125.66 | 15 | 0.22% | 5.27% |
XLK | 1/24/2025 | 2/28/2025 | 35 | 100 | $233 | $23,250.00 | $299.48 | $164.71 | 15 | 0.71% | 17.24% |
QQQ | 1/24/2025 | 3/7/2025 | 42 | 100 | $490 | $49,000.00 | $252.48 | $138.86 | 15 | 0.28% | 6.90% |
SPY | 1/24/2025 | 3/7/2025 | 42 | 100 | $575 | $57,500.00 | $234.48 | $128.96 | 15 | 0.22% | 5.46% |
XLK | 1/24/2025 | 3/7/2025 | 42 | 100 | $230 | $23,000.00 | $272.48 | $149.86 | 15 | 0.65% | 15.86% |
QQQ | 1/24/2025 | 3/21/2025 | 56 | 100 | $470 | $47,000.00 | $226.48 | $124.56 | 15 | 0.27% | 6.45% |
SPY | 1/24/2025 | 3/21/2025 | 56 | 100 | $555 | $55,500.00 | $220.48 | $121.26 | 15 | 0.22% | 5.32% |
XLK | 1/24/2025 | 3/21/2025 | 56 | 100 | $225 | $22,500.00 | $269.48 | $148.21 | 15 | 0.66% | 16.03% |
Closed CSP Positions
Stock | Opened | ExpDate | Closed | Days | Shrs | Strike | Margin | P/L | ROI | AROI |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
QQQ | 1/7/2025 | 2/14/2025 | 1/21/2025 | 14 | 100 | $475 | $47,500.00 | $142.97 | 0.30% | 7.85% |
QQQ | 1/7/2025 | 2/21/2025 | 1/21/2025 | 14 | 100 | $465 | $46,500.00 | $127.97 | 0.28% | 7.17% |
QQQ | 1/7/2025 | 2/28/2025 | 1/21/2025 | 14 | 100 | $480 | $48,000.00 | $227.97 | 0.47% | 12.38% |
SPY | 1/7/2025 | 2/14/2025 | 1/21/2025 | 14 | 100 | $540 | $54,000.00 | $127.97 | 0.24% | 6.18% |
XLK | 1/8/2025 | 2/28/2025 | 1/21/2025 | 13 | 100 | $220 | $22,000.00 | $168.97 | 0.77% | 21.56% |
XLK | 1/7/2025 | 2/14/2025 | 1/22/2025 | 15 | 100 | $225 | $22,500.00 | $154.97 | 0.69% | 16.76% |
XLK | 1/7/2025 | 2/21/2025 | 1/22/2025 | 15 | 100 | $225 | $22,500.00 | $184.97 | 0.82% | 20.00% |