Tuesday, December 28, 2010

TLT - Adjustment




The following adjustment was made today on iShares Trust Barclays 20 Year Treasury Bond Fund (TLT). All prices include IB commissions.







DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
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 @ 7.84  $784.04


Current Position Summary





Cost Basis($9,800.00)
Income Generated$354.18
Percent Income Generated3.61%
Annualized Income Generated7.99%
Net Profit If Assigned$354.18
Percent Return If Assigned3.61%
Annualized Return If Assigned7.99%
Days Held to Expiration165 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 $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 $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 @ 7.84  $784.04
3/18/2011TLT Totals ($9,800.00)$354.18
DTE165 Percent Income/Annualized 3.61%7.99%

Thursday, December 23, 2010

LOW - New Position




A new CSP position was established today on Lowes Companies Inc (LOW). All prices include IB commissions.

This is the second position on LOW. This first position is a CC.


  • Dividend Champions Status = Champion
  • Years of Consecutive Dividend Increases = 48
  • Years of Positive Free Cash Flow (last 10 years) = 8
  • Discount to Morningstar's Fair Value Estimate = 33.33%








DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
12/23/2010LOWCSP Margin UsedCSP 200 LOW @ 24.00 ($4,800.00) 
12/23/2010LOWInitial Put OptionSTO 2 Jan11 24.00 Put @ 0.21  $42.57


Position Summary





Cost Basis($4,800.00)
Income Generated$42.57
Percent Income Generated0.89%
Annualized Income Generated11.16%
Net Profit If Assigned$42.57
Percent Return If Assigned0.89%
Annualized Return If Assigned11.16%
Days Held to Expiration29 days

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

TLT - New Position




A new CSP position was established today on iShares Trust Barclays 20 Year Treasury Bond Fund (TLT). All prices include IB commissions.

This is the second position on TBT. The first position is also a CSP.







DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
12/21/2010TLTCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 TLT @ 88.00 ($8,800.00) 
12/21/2010TLTInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Feb11 88.00 Put @ 0.72  $71.99


Position Summary





Cost Basis($8,800.00)
Income Generated$71.99
Percent Income Generated0.82%
Annualized Income Generated5.06%
Net Profit If Assigned$71.99
Percent Return If Assigned0.82%
Annualized Return If Assigned5.06%
Days Held to Expiration59 days

TBT - New Position




A new CSP position was established today on ProShares UltraShort 20+ Year Treasury (TBT). All prices include IB commissions.

This is the second position on TBT. The first position is a CC.







DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
12/21/2010TBTCSP Margin UsedCSP 200 TBT @ 35.00 ($7,000.00) 
12/21/2010TBTInitial Put OptionSTO 2 Feb11 35.00 Put @ 0.69  $138.07


Position Summary





Cost Basis($7,000.00)
Income Generated$138.07
Percent Income Generated1.97%
Annualized Income Generated12.20%
Net Profit If Assigned$138.07
Percent Return If Assigned1.97%
Annualized Return If Assigned12.20%
Days Held to Expiration59 days

SYK - New Position




A new CSP position was established today on Stryker Corp (SYK). All prices include IB commissions.

This is the second position on SYK. The first position is a CC.


  • Dividend Champions Status = Contender
  • Years of Consecutive Dividend Increases = 17
  • Years of Positive Free Cash Flow (last 10 years) = 10
  • Discount to Morningstar's Fair Value Estimate = 30.56%








DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
12/21/2010SYKCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 SYK @ 50.00 ($5,000.00) 
12/21/2010SYKInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Feb11 50.00 Put @ 0.62  $62.24


Position Summary





Cost Basis($5,000.00)
Income Generated$62.24
Percent Income Generated1.24%
Annualized Income Generated7.70%
Net Profit If Assigned$62.24
Percent Return If Assigned1.24%
Annualized Return If Assigned7.70%
Days Held to Expiration59 days

RTN - New Position




A new CSP position was established today on Raytheon Company (RTN). All prices include IB commissions.


  • Dividend Champions Status = Challenger
  • Years of Consecutive Dividend Increases = 6
  • Years of Positive Free Cash Flow (last 10 years) = 9
  • Discount to Morningstar's Fair Value Estimate = 29.51%








DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
12/21/2010RTNCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 RTN @ 43.00 ($4,300.00) 
12/21/2010RTNInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Jan11 43.00 Put @ 0.79  $78.99


Position Summary





Cost Basis($4,300.00)
Income Generated$78.99
Percent Income Generated1.84%
Annualized Income Generated11.36%
Net Profit If Assigned$78.99
Percent Return If Assigned1.84%
Annualized Return If Assigned11.36%
Days Held to Expiration59 days

MDT - New Position




A new CSP position was established today on Medtronic Inc (MDT). All prices include IB commissions.

This is the second position on MDT. The first position is a CC.


  • Dividend Champions Status = Champion
  • Years of Consecutive Dividend Increases = 33
  • Years of Positive Free Cash Flow (last 10 years) = 10
  • Discount to Morningstar's Fair Value Estimate = 23.91%








DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
12/21/2010MDTCSP Margin UsedCSP 200 MDT @ 35.00 ($7,000.00) 
12/21/2010MDTInitial Put OptionSTO 2 Jan11 35.00 Put @ 0.31  $61.07


Position Summary





Cost Basis($7,000.00)
Income Generated$61.07
Percent Income Generated0.87%
Annualized Income Generated10.27%
Net Profit If Assigned$61.07
Percent Return If Assigned0.87%
Annualized Return If Assigned10.27%
Days Held to Expiration31 days

PG - Adjustment




The following adjustment was made today on Procter and Gamble (PG). All prices include IB commissions.


  • Dividend Champions Status = Champion
  • Years of Consecutive Dividend Increases = 54
  • Years of Positive Free Cash Flow (last 10 years) = 10
  • Discount to Morningstar's Fair Value Estimate = 18.83%







DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
12/21/2010PGContinued TradeSTO 1 Feb11 62.50 Put @ 0.82  $82.04


Current Position Summary





Cost Basis($6,250.00)
Income Generated$135.28
Percent Income Generated2.16%
Annualized Income Generated8.98%
Net Profit If Assigned$135.28
Percent Return If Assigned2.16%
Annualized Return If Assigned8.98%
Days Held to Expiration88 days


Trade History










DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
11/22/2010PGCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 PG @ 62.50 ($6,250.00) 
11/22/2010PGInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Dec11 62.50 Put @ 0.53Expired $53.24
12/21/2010PGContinued TradeSTO 1 Feb11 62.50 Put @ 0.82  $82.04
2/18/2011PG Totals ($6,250.00)$135.28
DTE88 Percent Income/Annualized 2.16%8.98%

NVS - Adjustment




The following adjustment was made today on Novatris (NVS). All prices include IB commissions.


  • Dividend Champions Status = Challenger
  • Years of Consecutive Dividend Increases = 9
  • Years of Positive Free Cash Flow (last 10 years) = 10
  • Discount to Morningstar's Fair Value Estimate = 22.54%







DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
12/21/2010NVSContinued TradeSTO 1 Apr11 55.00 Put @ 2.29  $228.99


Current Position Summary





Cost Basis($5,500.00)
Income Generated$317.23
Percent Income Generated5.77%
Annualized Income Generated14.62%
Net Profit If Assigned$317.23
Percent Return If Assigned5.77%
Annualized Return If Assigned14.62%
Days Held to Expiration144 days


Trade History










DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
11/22/2010NVSCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 NVS @ 55.00 ($5,500.00) 
11/22/2010NVSInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Dec11 55.00 Put @ 0.88Expired $88.24
12/21/2010NVSContinued TradeSTO 1 Apr11 55.00 Put @ 2.29  $228.99
4/15/2011NVS Totals ($5,500.00)$317.23
DTE144 Percent Income/Annualized 5.77%14.62%

ITW - Adjustment




The following adjustment was made today on Illinois Tool Works Inc (ITW). All prices include IB commissions.


  • Dividend Champions Status = Champion
  • Years of Consecutive Dividend Increases = 47
  • Years of Positive Free Cash Flow (last 10 years) = 10
  • Discount to Morningstar's Fair Value Estimate = 16.67%








DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
12/21/2010ITWBuy Back and Roll OutBTC 1 Jan11 50.00 Call @ -3.24  ($323.76)
12/21/2010ITWContinued TradeSTO 1 Feb11 50.00 Call @ 3.63  $363.24


Current Position Summary





Cost Basis($5,000.00)
Income Generated$447.23
Percent Income Generated8.94%
Annualized Income Generated10.77%
Net Profit If Assigned$447.23
Percent Return If Assigned8.94%
Annualized Return If Assigned10.77%
Days Held to Expiration303 days


Trade History


















DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
4/21/2010ITWCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 ITW @ 50.00 ($5,000.00) 
4/21/2010ITWInitial Put OptionSTO 1 May10 50.00 Put @ 0.84Closed $83.99
5/21/2010ITWBuy Back and Roll Out/DownBTC 1 May10 50.00 Put @ -4.83  ($482.86)
5/21/2010ITWContinued TradeSTO 1 Sep10 50.00 Put @ 6.66Exercised $666.14
9/17/2010ITWCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 ITW @ -50.00 $5,000.00 
9/17/2010ITWStock AssignedEX 1 Sep10 50.00 Put @ -50.00 ($5,000.00) 
9/24/2010ITWContinued TradeSTO 1 Nov10 50.00 Call @ 0.60Expired $60.24
10/13/2010ITWDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.34  $34.00
11/24/2010ITWContinued TradeSTO 1 Jan11 50.00 Call @ 0.46Closed $46.24
12/21/2010ITWBuy Back and Roll OutBTC 1 Jan11 50.00 Call @ -3.24  ($323.76)
12/21/2010ITWContinued TradeSTO 1 Feb11 50.00 Call @ 3.63  $363.24
2/18/2011ITW Totals ($5,000.00)$447.23
DTE303 Percent Income/Annualized 8.94%10.77%

GD - Adjustment




The following adjustment was made today on General Dynamics Corporation (GD). All prices include IB commissions.


  • Dividend Champions Status = Contender
  • Years of Consecutive Dividend Increases = 19
  • Years of Positive Free Cash Flow (last 10 years) = 10
  • Discount to Morningstar's Fair Value Estimate = 13.10%








DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
12/21/2010GDBuy Back and Roll OutBTC 1 Jan11 65.00 Call @ -5.47  ($546.76)
12/21/2010GDInterim TradeSTO 1 May11 65.00 Call @ 6.98  $698.24


Current Position Summary





Cost Basis($7,500.00)
Income Generated$597.74
Percent Income Generated7.97%
Annualized Income Generated7.52%
Net Profit If Assigned($402.26)
Percent Return If Assigned-5.36%
Annualized Return If Assigned-5.06%
Days Held to Expiration387 days


Trade History

















DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
4/28/2010GDCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 GD @ 75.00 ($7,500.00) 
4/28/2010GDInitial Put OptionSTO 1 May10 75.00 Put @ 0.99Closed $98.99
5/21/2010GDBuy Back and Roll Out/DownBTC 1 May10 75.00 Put @ -8.17  ($816.86)
5/21/2010GDInterim TradeSTO 1 Aug10 75.00 Put @ 9.98Exercised $998.14
7/13/2010GDCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 GD @ -75.00 $7,500.00 
7/13/2010GDStock AssignedEX 1 Aug10 75.00 Put @ -75.00 ($7,500.00) 
9/1/2010GDInterim TradeSTO 1 Jan11 65.00 Call @ 1.24Closed $123.99
11/12/2010GDDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.42  $42.00
12/21/2010GDBuy Back and Roll OutBTC 1 Jan11 65.00 Call @ -5.47  ($546.76)
12/21/2010GDInterim TradeSTO 1 May11 65.00 Call @ 6.98  $698.24
5/20/2011GD Totals ($7,500.00)$597.74
DTE387 Percent Income/Annualized 7.97%7.52%

ABT - Adjustment




The following adjustment was made today on Abbott Laboratories (ABT). All prices include IB commissions.

The Jan 55 Call was bought back and no new call was sold. I'll continue to hold ABT as a long stock position and collect dividends until I can sell another 55 call at a sufficient premium.


  • Dividend Champions Status = Champion
  • Years of Consecutive Dividend Increases = 38
  • Years of Positive Free Cash Flow (last 10 years) = 10
  • Discount to Morningstar's Fair Value Estimate = 23.90%







DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
12/21/2010ABTBuy BackBTC 1 Jan11 55.00 Call @ -0.03  ($2.96)


Current Position Summary





Cost Basis($5,500.00)
Income Generated$498.54
Percent Income Generated9.06%
Annualized Income Generated9.09%
Net Profit If Assigned$498.54
Percent Return If Assigned9.06%
Annualized Return If Assigned9.09%
Days Held to Expiration364 days


Trade History



















1/22/2010ABTCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 ABT @ 55.00 ($5,500.00) 
1/22/2010ABTInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Feb10 55.00 Put @ 1.00Exercised $100.00
2/19/2010ABTCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 ABT @ -55.00 $5,500.00 
2/19/2010ABTStock AssignedEX 1 Feb10 55.00 Put @ -55.00 ($5,500.00) 
2/22/2010ABTContinued TradeSTO 1 Mar10 55.00 Call @ 0.60Expired $60.14
4/30/2010ABTContinued TradeSTO 1 May10 52.50 Call @ 0.31Closed $31.14
5/15/2010ABTDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.44  $44.00
5/21/2010ABTBuy Back and Roll Out/DownBTC 1 May10 52.50 Call @ -0.03  ($3.01)
5/21/2010ABTInterim TradeSTO 1 Aug10 50.00 Call @ 1.05Expired $104.99
8/15/2010ABTDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.44  $44.00
9/1/2010ABTContinued TradeSTO 1 Jan11 55.00 Call @ 0.76Closed $76.24
11/15/2010ABTDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.44  $44.00
12/21/2010ABTBuy BackBTC 1 Jan11 55.00 Call @ -0.03  ($2.96)
1/21/2011ABT Totals ($5,500.00)$498.54
DTE364 Percent Income/Annualized 9.06%9.09%

NUE - Closed




The Nucor Corporation (NUE) position was closed today. All prices include IB commissions.

Closed Position Summary





Cost Basis$7,000.00
Net Profit$198.11
Percent Return2.83%
Annualized Return16.93%
Days Held to Expiration61 days


Trade History












DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
10/21/2010NUECSP Margin UsedCSP 200 NUE @ 35.00 ($7,000.00) 
10/21/2010NUEInitial Put OptionSTO 2 Nov10 35.00 Put @ 0.35Expired $70.57
11/22/2010NUEContinued TradeSTO 2 Jan11 35.00 Put @ 0.69Closed $138.57
12/21/2010NUEBuy Back and CloseBTC 2 Jan11 35.00 Put @ -0.06  ($11.03)
12/21/2010NUECSP Margin ReturnedCSP 200 NUE @ -35.00  $7,000.00
12/21/2010NUE Net Cost/Profit-Loss ($7,000.00)$198.11
DTE61 Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized 2.83%16.93%

LOW - Closed




The Lowes Companies Inc (LOW) position was closed today. All prices include IB commissions.

This was the second position on LOW. The first position is a CC.

Position Summary





Cost Basis$3,800.00
Net Profit$97.54
Percent Return2.57%
Annualized Return14.64%
Days Held to Expiration64 days


Trade History











DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
10/18/2010LOWCSP Margin UsedCSP 200 LOW @ 19.00 ($3,800.00) 
10/18/2010LOWInitial Put OptionSTO 2 Jan11 19.00 Put @ 0.52Closed $104.57
12/21/2010LOWBuy Back and CloseBTC 2 Jan11 19.00 Put @ -0.04  ($7.03)
12/21/2010LOWCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 200 LOW @ -19.00  $3,800.00
12/21/2010LOW Net Cost/Profit-Loss ($3,800.00)$97.54
DTE64 Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized 2.57%14.64%

LLTC - Closed




The Linear Technology Corp (LLTC) position was closed today. All prices include IB commissions.

Position Summary





Cost Basis$5,200.00
Net Profit$79.34
Percent Return1.53%
Annualized Return9.13%
Days Held to Expiration61 days


Trade History











DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
10/21/2010LLTCCSP Margin UsedCSP 200 LLTC @ 26.00 ($5,200.00) 
10/21/2010LLTCInitial Put OptionSTO 2 Jan11 26.00 Put @ 0.45Closed $89.47
12/21/2010LLTCBuy Back and CloseBTC 2 Jan11 26.00 Put @ -0.05  ($10.13)
12/21/2010LLTCCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 200 LLTC @ -26.00  $5,200.00
12/21/2010LLTC Net Cost/Profit-Loss ($5,200.00)$79.34
DTE61 Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized 1.53%9.13%

VFC - Dividend




A dividend was received on V F Corp (VFC). All prices include IB commissions.


  • Dividend Champions Status = Champion
  • Years of Consecutive Dividend Increases = 38
  • Years of Positive Free Cash Flow (last 10 years) = 10
  • Discount to Morningstar's Fair Value Estimate = 12.37%







DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
12/20/2010VFCDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.63  $63.00


Current Position Summary





Cost Basis($8,500.00)
Income Generated$516.26
Percent Income Generated6.07%
Annualized Income Generated7.54%
Net Profit If Assigned$516.26
Percent Return If Assigned6.07%
Annualized Return If Assigned7.54%
Days Held to Expiration294 days


Trade History















DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
4/30/2010VFCCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 VFC @ 85.00 ($8,500.00) 
4/30/2010VFCInitial Put OptionSTO 1 May10 85.00 Put @ 0.99Closed $99.14
5/21/2010VFCBuy Back and Roll OutBTC 1 May10 85.00 Put @ -7.49  ($748.86)
5/21/2010VFCContinued TradeSTO 1 Aug10 85.00 Put @ 9.29Expired $928.99
8/20/2010VFCCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 VFC @ -85.00 $8,500.00 
8/20/2010VFCStock AssignedEX 1 Aug10 85.00 Put @ -85.00 ($8,500.00) 
9/1/2010VFCContinued TradeSTO 1 Feb11 85.00 Call @ 1.14  $113.99
9/20/2010VFCDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.60  $60.00
12/20/2010VFCDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.63  $63.00
2/18/2011VFC Totals ($8,500.00)$516.26
DTE294 Percent Income/Annualized 6.07%7.54%

Sunday, December 19, 2010

TBT - Closed




The ProShares UltraShort 20+ Year Treasury (TBT) Dec11 32.00 Put expired and the position was closed. All prices include IB commissions.

This was the second position on TBT. The first position is a CC.

Position Summary





Cost Basis$6,400.00
Net Profit$40.57
Percent Return0.63%
Annualized Return9.26%
Days Held to Expiration25 days


Trade History










DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
11/22/2010TBTCSP Margin UsedCSP 200 TBT @ 32.00 ($6,400.00) 
11/22/2010TBTInitial Put OptionSTO 2 Dec11 32.00 Put @ 0.20Expired $40.57
12/17/2010TBTCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 200 TBT @ -32.00  $6,400.00
12/17/2010TBT Net Cost/Profit-Loss ($6,400.00)$40.57
DTE25 Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized 0.63%9.26%

SYK - Closed




The Stryker Corp (SYK) Dec10 43.00 Put expired and the position was closed. All prices include IB commissions.

This was the second position on SYK. The first position is a CC.

Position Summary





Cost Basis$4,300.00
Net Profit$88.24
Percent Return2.05%
Annualized Return8.71%
Days Held to Expiration86 days


Trade History










DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
9/22/2010SYKCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 SYK @ 43.00 ($4,300.00) 
9/22/2010SYKInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Dec10 43.00 Put @ 0.88Expired $88.24
12/17/2010SYKCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 SYK @ -43.00  $4,300.00
12/17/2010SYK Net Cost/Profit-Loss ($4,300.00)$88.24
DTE86 Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized 2.05%8.71%

SPY - Closed




The SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) Dec11 109.00 Put expired and the position was closed. All prices include IB commissions.

Position Summary





Cost Basis$10,900.00
Net Profit$24.99
Percent Return0.23%
Annualized Return3.35%
Days Held to Expiration25 days


Trade History










DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
11/22/2010SPYCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 SPY @ 109.00 ($10,900.00) 
11/22/2010SPYInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Dec11 109.00 Put @ 0.25Expired $24.99
12/17/2010SPYCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 SPY @ -109.00  $10,900.00
12/17/2010SPY Net Cost/Profit-Loss ($10,900.00)$24.99
DTE25 Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized 0.23%3.35%

PAYX - Closed




The Paychex Inc (PAYX) Dec10 25.00 Put expired and the position was closed. All prices include IB commissions.

This was the second position on PAYX. The first position was a CC.

Position Summary





Cost Basis$5,000.00
Net Profit$67.07
Percent Return1.34%
Annualized Return8.30%
Days Held to Expiration59 days


Trade History










DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
10/19/2010PAYXCSP Margin UsedCSP 200 PAYX @ 25.00 ($5,000.00) 
10/19/2010PAYXInitial Put OptionSTO 2 Dec10 25.00 Put @ 0.34Expired $67.07
12/17/2010PAYXCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 200 PAYX @ -25.00  $5,000.00
12/17/2010PAYX Net Cost/Profit-Loss ($5,000.00)$67.07
DTE59 Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized 1.34%8.30%

PAYX - Closed




The Paychex Inc (PAYX) Dec10 27.50 Call was exercised and the stock was called away for a profit. All prices include IB commissions.

Position Summary





Cost Basis$5,247.00
Net Profit$463.57
Percent Return8.83%
Annualized Return23.54%
Days Held to Expiration137 days


Trade History











DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
8/2/2010PAYXInitial Stock PositionBTO 200 PAYX @ 26.24 ($5,247.00) 
8/2/2010PAYXInitial Call OptionSTO 2 Dec10 27.50 Call @ 0.74Exercised $148.57
11/15/2010PAYXDividend ReceivedDIV 200 Dividend @ 0.31  $62.00
12/17/2010PAYXOption AssignedEX 2 Dec10 27.50 Call @ 27.50  $5,500.00
12/17/2010PAYX Net Cost/Profit-Loss ($5,247.00)$463.57
DTE137 Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized 8.83%23.54%

MDT - Closed




The Medtronic Inc (MDT) Dec11 33.00 Put expired and the position was closed. All prices include IB commissions.

This was the second position on MDT. The first position is a CC.

Position Summary





Cost Basis$6,600.00
Net Profit$109.22
Percent Return1.65%
Annualized Return25.17%
Days Held to Expiration24 days


Trade History










DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
11/23/2010MDTCSP Margin UsedCSP 200 MDT @ 33.00 ($6,600.00) 
11/23/2010MDTInitial Put OptionSTO 2 Dec11 33.00 Put @ 0.55Expired $109.22
12/17/2010MDTCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 200 MDT @ -33.00  $6,600.00
12/17/2010MDT Net Cost/Profit-Loss ($6,600.00)$109.22
DTE24 Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized 1.65%25.17%

LLY - Closed




The Eli Lilly (LLY) Dec10 33.00 Put expired and the position was closed. All prices include IB commissions.

Position Summary





Cost Basis$6,600.00
Net Profit$67.71
Percent Return1.03%
Annualized Return6.57%
Days Held to Expiration57 days


Trade History










DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
10/21/2010LLYCSP Margin UsedCSP 200 LLY @ 33.00 ($6,600.00) 
10/21/2010LLYInitial Put OptionSTO 2 Dec10 33.00 Put @ 0.34Expired $67.71
12/17/2010LLYCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 200 LLY @ -33.00  $6,600.00
12/17/2010LLY Net Cost/Profit-Loss ($6,600.00)$67.71
DTE57 Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized 1.03%6.57%

HRB - Closed




The H & R Block (HRB) Dec10 10.00 Put expired and the position was closed. All prices include IB commissions.

Position Summary





Cost Basis$4,000.00
Net Profit$178.95
Percent Return4.47%
Annualized Return33.32%
Days Held to Expiration49 days


Trade History










DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
10/29/2010HRBCSP Margin UsedCSP 400 HRB @ 10.00 ($4,000.00) 
10/29/2010HRBInitial Put OptionSTO 4 Dec10 10.00 Put @ 0.45Expired $178.95
12/17/2010HRBCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 400 HRB @ -10.00  $4,000.00
12/17/2010HRB Net Cost/Profit-Loss ($4,000.00)$178.95
DTE49 Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized 4.47%33.32%

BDX - Closed




The Becton Dickinson and Company (BDX) Dec10 70.00 Put expired and the position was closed. All prices include IB commissions.

Position Summary





Cost Basis$7,000.00
Net Profit$160.24
Percent Return2.29%
Annualized Return9.72%
Days Held to Expiration86 days


Trade History










DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
9/22/2010BDXCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 BDX @ 70.00 ($7,000.00) 
9/22/2010BDXInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Dec10 70.00 Put @ 1.60Expired $160.24
12/17/2010BDXCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 BDX @ -70.00  $7,000.00
12/17/2010BDX Net Cost/Profit-Loss ($7,000.00)$160.24
DTE86 Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized 2.29%9.72%

Friday, December 17, 2010

JNJ - Adjustment




The following adjustment was made today on Johnson and Johnson (JNJ). All prices include IB commissions.


  • Dividend Champions Status = Champion
  • Years of Consecutive Dividend Increases = 48
  • Years of Positive Free Cash Flow (last 10 years) = 10
  • Discount to Morningstar's Fair Value Estimate = 18.83%








DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
12/17/2010JNJBuy Back and Roll OutBTC 1 Dec10 62.50 Put @ -0.06  ($6.44)
12/17/2010JNJContinued TradeSTO 1 Jan11 62.50 Put @ 0.90  $90.04


Current Position Summary





Cost Basis($6,250.00)
Income Generated$756.97
Percent Income Generated12.11%
Annualized Income Generated18.04%
Net Profit If Assigned$756.97
Percent Return If Assigned12.11%
Annualized Return If Assigned18.04%
Days Held to Expiration245 days


Trade History













DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
5/21/2010JNJCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 JNJ @ 62.50 ($6,250.00) 
5/21/2010JNJInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Oct10 62.50 Put @ 5.21Expired $521.14
10/19/2010JNJContinued TradeSTO 1 Nov10 62.50 Put @ 0.91Expired $91.24
11/22/2010JNJContinued TradeSTO 1 Dec10 62.50 Put @ 0.61Closed $60.99
12/17/2010JNJBuy Back and Roll OutBTC 1 Dec10 62.50 Put @ -0.06  ($6.44)
12/17/2010JNJContinued TradeSTO 1 Jan11 62.50 Put @ 0.90  $90.04
1/21/2011JNJ Totals ($6,250.00)$756.97
DTE245 Percent Income/Annualized 12.11%18.04%

Thursday, December 16, 2010

TBT - Adjustment




The following adjustment was made on today on ProShares UltraShort 20+ Year Treasury (TBT). All prices include IB commissions.







DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
12/13/2010TBTBuy Back and Roll Out/UpBTC 2 Dec10 38.00 Call @ -1.83  ($365.43)
12/13/2010TBTInterim TradeSTO 2 Mar11 41.00 Call @ 2.29  $458.67


Current Position Summary





Cost Basis($9,200.00)
Income Generated$629.73
Percent Income Generated6.84%
Annualized Income Generated7.57%
Net Profit If Assigned($370.27)
Percent Return If Assigned-4.02%
Annualized Return If Assigned-4.45%
Days Held to Expiration330 days


Trade History



















DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
4/22/2010TBTCSP Margin UsedCSP 200 TBT @ 46.00 ($9,200.00) 
4/22/2010TBTInitial Put OptionSTO 2 May10 46.00 Put @ 0.55Closed $110.57
5/21/2010TBTBuy Back and Roll OutBTC 2 May10 46.00 Put @ -7.24  ($1,448.13)
5/21/2010TBTContinued TradeSTO 2 Sep10 46.00 Put @ 8.14Exercised $1,628.57
9/8/2010TBTCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 TBT @ -46.00 $4,600.00 
9/8/2010TBTStock AssignedEX 1 Sep10 46.00 Put @ -46.00 ($4,600.00) 
9/9/2010TBTInterim TradeSTO 2 Oct10 37.00 Call @ 0.27Expired $54.57
10/21/2010TBTInterim TradeSTO 2 Nov10 37.00 Call @ 0.27Closed $54.67
11/18/2010TBTBuy Back and Roll Out/UpBTC 2 Nov10 37.00 Call @ -0.23  ($46.33)
11/18/2010TBTInterim TradeSTO 2 Dec10 38.00 Call @ 0.91Closed $182.57
12/13/2010TBTBuy Back and Roll Out/UpBTC 2 Dec10 38.00 Call @ -1.83  ($365.43)
12/13/2010TBTInterim TradeSTO 2 Mar11 41.00 Call @ 2.29  $458.67
3/18/2011TBT Totals ($9,200.00)$629.73
DTE330 Percent Income/Annualized 6.84%7.57%

Monday, December 13, 2010

SYK - Adjustment




The following adjustment was made today on Stryker Corp (SYK). All prices include IB commissions.


  • Dividend Champions Status = Contender
  • Years of Consecutive Dividend Increases = 17
  • Years of Positive Free Cash Flow (last 10 years) = 10
  • Discount to Morningstar's Fair Value Estimate = 30.56%








DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
12/13/2010SYKBuy Back and Roll OutBTC 1 Dec10 50.00 Call @ -3.26  ($325.76)
12/13/2010SYKContinued TradeSTO 1 Mar11 50.00 Call @ 4.51  $451.24


Current Position Summary





Cost Basis($5,000.00)
Income Generated$617.74
Percent Income Generated12.35%
Annualized Income Generated14.98%
Net Profit If Assigned$617.74
Percent Return If Assigned12.35%
Annualized Return If Assigned14.98%
Days Held to Expiration301 days


Trade History

















DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
5/21/2010SYKCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 SYK @ 50.00 ($5,000.00) 
5/21/2010SYKInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Sep10 50.00 Put @ 2.55Exercised $254.54
9/17/2010SYKCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 SYK @ -50.00 $5,000.00 
9/17/2010SYKStock AssignedEX 1 Sep10 50.00 Put @ -50.00 ($5,000.00) 
9/24/2010SYKContinued TradeSTO 1 Nov10 50.00 Call @ 1.45Closed $145.24
10/29/2010SYKDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.15  $15.00
11/18/2010SYKBuy Back and Roll OutBTC 1 Nov10 50.00 Call @ -1.44  ($143.76)
11/18/2010SYKContinued TradeSTO 1 Dec10 50.00 Call @ 2.21Closed $221.24
12/13/2010SYKBuy Back and Roll OutBTC 1 Dec10 50.00 Call @ -3.26  ($325.76)
12/13/2010SYKContinued TradeSTO 1 Mar11 50.00 Call @ 4.51  $451.24
3/18/2011SYK Totals ($5,000.00)$617.74
DTE301 Percent Income/Annualized 12.35%14.98%

Friday, December 10, 2010

UTX - Dividend




A dividend was received on United Technologies (UTX). All prices include IB commissions.






DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
12/10/2010UTXDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.43  $42.50


Current Position Summary





Cost Basis($7,500.00)
Income Generated$512.81
Percent Income Generated6.84%
Annualized Income Generated9.38%
Net Profit If Assigned$512.81
Percent Return If Assigned6.84%
Annualized Return If Assigned9.38%
Days Held to Expiration266 days


Trade History















DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
4/30/2010UTXCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 UTX @ 75.00 ($7,500.00) 
4/30/2010UTXContinued TradeSTO 1 May10 75.00 Put @ 1.77Closed $176.99
5/21/2010UTXBuy Back and Roll OutBTC 1 May10 75.00 Put @ -9.05  ($904.86)
5/21/2010UTXContinued TradeSTO 1 Aug10 75.00 Put @ 10.60Expired $1,060.14
8/20/2010UTXCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 UTX @ -75.00 $7,500.00 
8/20/2010UTXStock AssignedEX 1 Aug10 75.00 Put @ -75.00 ($7,500.00) 
9/1/2010UTXContinued TradeSTO 1 Jan11 75.00 Call @ 1.38  $138.04
12/10/2010UTXDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.43  $42.50
1/21/2011UTX Totals ($7,500.00)$512.81
DTE266 Percent Income/Annualized 6.84%9.38%

MHP - Dividend




A dividend was received on McGraw-Hill (MHP). All prices include IB commissions.






DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
12/10/2010MHPDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.24  $23.50


Current Position Summary





Cost Basis($3,500.00)
Income Generated$388.80
Percent Income Generated11.11%
Annualized Income Generated12.18%
Net Profit If Assigned$138.80
Percent Return If Assigned3.97%
Annualized Return If Assigned4.35%
Days Held to Expiration333 days


Trade History

















DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
2/22/2010MHPCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 MHP @ 35.00 ($3,500.00) 
2/22/2010MHPInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Mar10 35.00 Put @ 1.05Expired $104.99
3/24/2010MHPContinued TradeSTO 1 May10 35.00 Put @ 1.10Closed $109.54
5/21/2010MHPBuy Back and Roll OutBTC 1 May10 35.00 Put @ -6.84  ($683.86)
5/21/2010MHPContinued TradeSTO 1 Aug10 35.00 Put @ 7.32Exercised $732.14
8/20/2010MHPCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 MHP @ -35.00 $3,500.00 
8/20/2010MHPStock AssignedEX 1 Aug10 35.00 Put @ -35.00 ($3,500.00) 
9/1/2010MHPContinued TradeSTO 1 Jan11 32.50 Call @ 0.79  $78.99
9/10/2010MHPDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.24  $23.50
12/10/2010MHPDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.24  $23.50
1/21/2011MHP Totals ($3,500.00)$388.80
DTE333 Percent Income/Annualized 11.11%12.18%

Wednesday, December 8, 2010

TLT - Adjustment




The following adjustment was made today on iShares Trust Barclays 20 Year Treasury Bond Fund (TLT). All prices include IB commissions.







DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
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 @ 5.74  $573.99


Current Position Summary





Cost Basis($9,800.00)
Income Generated$241.10
Percent Income Generated2.46%
Annualized Income Generated8.24%
Net Profit If Assigned$241.10
Percent Return If Assigned2.46%
Annualized Return If Assigned8.24%
Days Held to Expiration109 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 $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 @ 5.74  $573.99
1/21/2011TLT Totals ($9,800.00)$241.10
DTE109 Percent Income/Annualized 2.46%8.24%