The Becton Dickinson and Company (BDX) CSP position expired on Fri and I decided to close the position since the option premiums at the 75.00 strike no longer meet my requirements. All prices include IB commissions.
Position Summary
| Cost Basis | $7,500.00 |
| Net Profit | $207.99 |
| Percent Return | 2.77% |
| Annualized Return | 18.08% |
| Days Held to Expiration | 56 days |
Trade History
| Date | Stock | Description | Transaction | Status | Stock Investment | Income Generated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/22/2010 | BDX | CSP Margin Used | CSP 100 BDX @ 75.00 |   | ($7,500.00) |   |
| 1/22/2010 | BDX | Initial Put Option | STO 1 Feb10 75.00 Put @ 1.34 | Expired |   | $134.00 |
| 2/19/2010 | BDX | CSP Margin Returned | CSP 100 BDX @ -75.00 |   | $7,500.00 |   |
| 2/22/2010 | BDX | CSP Margin Used | CSP 100 BDX @ 75.00 |   | ($7,500.00) |   |
| 2/22/2010 | BDX | Continued Trade | STO 1 Mar10 75.00 Put @ 0.74 | Expired |   | $73.99 |
| 3/19/2010 | BDX | CSP Margin Returned | CSP 100 BDX @ -75.00 |   |   | $7,500.00 |
| 3/19/2010 | BDX |   | Net Cost/Profit-Loss |   | ($7,500.00) | $207.99 |
| DTE | 56 |   | Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized |   | 2.77% | 18.08% |