Thursday, January 27, 2011

CL - Adjustment




The following adjustment was made today on Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL). CL announced earnings today and I decided to continue this position. All prices include IB commissions.








CriteriaValue
Dividend Champions StatusChampion
Years of Consecutive Dividend Increases47
Years of Positive Free Cash Flow (last 10 years)10
Ratio of P/E at Cost / 5yr Average P/E0.82
Discount to Morningstar's Fair Value Estimate18.48%







DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
1/27/2011CLContinued TradeSTO 1 Mar11 75.00 Put @ 0.77  $76.99


Current Position Summary





Cost Basis($7,500.00)
Income Generated$297.97
Percent Income Generated3.97%
Annualized Income Generated8.19%
Net Profit If Assigned$297.97
Percent Return If Assigned3.97%
Annualized Return If Assigned8.19%
Days Held to Expiration177 days


Trade History











DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
9/22/2010CLCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 CL @ 75.00 ($7,500.00) 
9/22/2010CLInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Nov10 75.00 Put @ 1.11Expired $110.99
11/22/2010CLContinued TradeSTO 1 Jan11 75.00 Put @ 1.10Expired $109.99
1/27/2011CLContinued TradeSTO 1 Mar11 75.00 Put @ 0.77  $76.99
3/18/2011CL Totals ($7,500.00)$297.97
DTE177 Percent Income/Annualized 3.97%8.19%

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

ABT - New Position




A new CSP position was established today on Abbott Laboratories (ABT). All prices include IB commissions.

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








CriteriaValue
Dividend Champions StatusChampion
Years of Consecutive Dividend Increases46
Years of Positive Free Cash Flow (last 10 years)10
Ratio of P/E at Cost / 5yr Average P/E0.65
Discount to Morningstar's Fair Value Estimate32.35%








DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
1/26/2011ABTCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 ABT @ 46.00 ($4,600.00) 
1/26/2011ABTInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Feb11 46.00 Put @ 0.32  $31.84


Position Summary





Cost Basis($4,600.00)
Income Generated$31.84
Percent Income Generated0.69%
Annualized Income Generated10.98%
Net Profit If Assigned$31.84
Percent Return If Assigned0.69%
Annualized Return If Assigned10.98%
Days Held to Expiration23 days

ABT - Closed




The Abbott Laboratories (ABT) Jan11 47.00 Put expired on Friday. Today ABT announced earnings and the stock has declined below $47.00, so I decided to close this position and establish a new CSP at the $46 strike. All prices include IB commissions.

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

Position Summary





Cost Basis$4,700.00
Net Profit$103.04
Percent Return2.19%
Annualized Return6.61%
Days Held to Expiration121 days


Trade History










DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
9/22/2010ABTCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 ABT @ 47.00 ($4,700.00) 
9/22/2010ABTInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Jan11 47.00 Put @ 1.03  $103.04
1/21/2011ABTCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 ABT @ -47.00  $4,700.00
1/21/2011ABT Net Cost/Profit-Loss ($4,700.00)$103.04
DTE121 Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized 2.19%6.61%

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

JNJ - New Position




A new CSP position was established today on Johnson and Johnson (JNJ). All prices include IB commissions.








CriteriaValue
Dividend Champions StatusChampion
Years of Consecutive Dividend Increases48
Years of Positive Free Cash Flow (last 10 years)10
Ratio of P/E at Cost / 5yr Average P/E0.81
Discount to Morningstar's Fair Value Estimate22.08%








DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
1/25/2011JNJCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 JNJ @ 60.00 ($6,000.00) 
1/25/2011JNJInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Mar11 60.00 Put @ 0.94  $94.04


Position Summary





Cost Basis($6,000.00)
Income Generated$94.04
Percent Income Generated1.57%
Annualized Income Generated11.00%
Net Profit If Assigned$94.04
Percent Return If Assigned1.57%
Annualized Return If Assigned11.00%
Days Held to Expiration52 days

MMM - Closed




The 3M Company (MMM) Jan11 80.00 Put expired on Friday. MMM announced earnings today and I decided to close the position. All prices include IB commissions.

Position Summary





Cost Basis$8,000.00
Net Profit$251.55
Percent Return3.14%
Annualized Return9.49%
Days Held to Expiration121 days


Trade History











DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
9/22/2010MMMCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 MMM @ 80.00 ($8,000.00) 
9/22/2010MMMInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Nov10 80.00 Put @ 1.32Expired $131.99
11/22/2010MMMContinued TradeSTO 1 Jan11 80.00 Put @ 1.20  $119.56
1/21/2011MMMCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 MMM @ -80.00  $8,000.00
1/21/2011MMM Net Cost/Profit-Loss ($8,000.00)$251.55
DTE121 Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized 3.14%9.49%

JNJ - Closed




The Johnson and Johnson (JNJ) Jan11 62.50 Put expired on Friday. Today JNJ announced earnings and the stock has declined below $62.50, so I decided to close this position and establish a new CSP at the $60 strike. All prices include IB commissions.

Position Summary





Cost Basis$6,250.00
Net Profit$756.97
Percent Return12.11%
Annualized Return18.04%
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 @ 0.90Expired $90.04
1/21/2011JNJCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 JNJ @ -62.50  $6,250.00
1/21/2011JNJ Net Cost/Profit-Loss ($6,250.00)$756.97
DTE245 Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized 12.11%18.04%

Monday, January 24, 2011

MDT - Adjustment




The following adjustment was made today on Medtronic Inc (MDT). All prices include IB commissions.

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








CriteriaValue
Dividend Champions StatusChampion
Years of Consecutive Dividend Increases33
Years of Positive Free Cash Flow (last 10 years)10
Ratio of P/E at Cost / 5yr Average P/E0.64
Discount to Morningstar's Fair Value Estimate23.91%







DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
1/24/2011MDTContinued TradeSTO 2 Mar11 35.00 Put @ 0.48  $95.07


Current Position Summary





Cost Basis($7,000.00)
Income Generated$156.14
Percent Income Generated2.23%
Annualized Income Generated9.36%
Net Profit If Assigned$156.14
Percent Return If Assigned2.23%
Annualized Return If Assigned9.36%
Days Held to Expiration87 days


Trade History










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 @ 0.31Expired $61.07
1/24/2011MDTContinued TradeSTO 2 Mar11 35.00 Put @ 0.48  $95.07
3/18/2011MDT Totals ($7,000.00)$156.14
DTE87 Percent Income/Annualized 2.23%9.36%

LOW - Adjustment




The following adjustment was made today on Lowes Companies Inc (LOW). All prices include IB commissions.

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








CriteriaValue
Dividend Champions StatusChampion
Years of Consecutive Dividend Increases48
Years of Positive Free Cash Flow (last 10 years)8
Ratio of P/E at Cost / 5yr Average P/E1.14
Discount to Morningstar's Fair Value Estimate33.33%







DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
1/24/2011LOWContinued TradeSTO 2 Feb11 24.00 Put @ 0.24  $48.57


Current Position Summary





Cost Basis($4,800.00)
Income Generated$91.14
Percent Income Generated1.90%
Annualized Income Generated12.16%
Net Profit If Assigned$91.14
Percent Return If Assigned1.90%
Annualized Return If Assigned12.16%
Days Held to Expiration57 days


Trade History










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 @ 0.21Expired $42.57
1/24/2011LOWContinued TradeSTO 2 Feb11 24.00 Put @ 0.24  $48.57
2/18/2011LOW Totals ($4,800.00)$91.14
DTE57 Percent Income/Annualized 1.90%12.16%

Sunday, January 23, 2011

UTX - Closed




The United Technologies (UTX) position was exercised on Fri and the stock was called away for a profit. All prices include IB commissions.

Closed Position Summary





Cost Basis$7,500.00
Net Profit$512.81
Percent Return6.84%
Annualized Return9.38%
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 @ 1.38Exercised $138.04
12/10/2010UTXDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.43  $42.50
1/21/2011UTXStock CalledEX 1 Jan11 75.00 Call @ 75.00  $7,500.00
1/21/2011UTX Net Cost/Profit-Loss ($7,500.00)$512.81
DTE266 Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized 6.84%9.38%

MON - Closed




The Monsanto Company (MON) Jan11 50.00 Put expired and the position was closed. All prices include IB commissions.

Position Summary





Cost Basis$5,000.00
Net Profit$148.54
Percent Return2.97%
Annualized Return11.79%
Days Held to Expiration92 days


Trade History










DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
10/21/2010MONCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 MON @ 50.00 ($5,000.00) 
10/21/2010MONInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Jan11 50.00 Put @ 1.49Expired $148.54
1/21/2011MONCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 MON @ -50.00  $5,000.00
1/21/2011MON Net Cost/Profit-Loss ($5,000.00)$148.54
DTE92 Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized 2.97%11.79%

MHP - Closed




The McGraw Hill Companies Inc (MHP) position was exercised on Fri and the stock was called away for a profit. All prices include IB commissions.

Closed Position Summary





Cost Basis$3,500.00
Net Profit$138.80
Percent Return3.97%
Annualized Return4.35%
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 @ 0.79Exercised $78.99
9/10/2010MHPDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.24  $23.50
12/10/2010MHPDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.24  $23.50
1/21/2011MHPStock CalledEX 1 Jan11 32.50 Call @ 32.50  $3,250.00
1/21/2011MHP Net Cost/Profit-Loss ($3,500.00)$138.80
DTE333 Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized 3.97%4.35%

ITW - Closed




The Illinois Tool Works Inc (ITW) Jan11 42.50 Put expired and the position was closed. All prices include IB commissions.

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

Closed Position Summary





Cost Basis$4,250.00
Net Profit$118.24
Percent Return2.78%
Annualized Return10.80%
Days Held to Expiration94 days


Trade History










DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
10/19/2010ITWCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 ITW @ 42.50 ($4,250.00) 
10/19/2010ITWInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Jan11 42.50 Put @ 1.18Expired $118.24
1/21/2011ITWCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 ITW @ -42.50  $4,250.00
1/21/2011ITW Net Cost/Profit-Loss ($4,250.00)$118.24
DTE94 Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized 2.78%10.80%

CSX - Closed




The CSX Corporation (CSX) Jan11 52.50 Put expired and the position was closed. All prices include IB commissions.

Position Summary





Cost Basis$5,250.00
Net Profit$100.99
Percent Return1.92%
Annualized Return8.16%
Days Held to Expiration86 days


Trade History










DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
10/27/2010CSXCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 CSX @ 52.50 ($5,250.00) 
10/27/2010CSXInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Jan11 52.50 Put @ 1.01Expired $100.99
1/21/2011CSXCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 CSX @ -52.50  $5,250.00
1/21/2011CSX Net Cost/Profit-Loss ($5,250.00)$100.99
DTE86 Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized 1.92%8.16%

ITW - Dividend




A dividend was received 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
1/11/2011ITWDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.34  $34.00


Current Position Summary





Cost Basis($5,000.00)
Income Generated$481.23
Percent Income Generated9.62%
Annualized Income Generated11.59%
Net Profit If Assigned$481.23
Percent Return If Assigned9.62%
Annualized Return If Assigned11.59%
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
1/11/2011ITWDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.34  $34.00
2/18/2011ITW Totals ($5,000.00)$481.23
DTE303 Percent Income/Annualized 9.62%11.59%

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

WMT - New Position




A new CSP position was established today on Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT). All prices include IB commissions.








CriteriaValue
Dividend Champions StatusChampion
Years of Consecutive Dividend Increases41
Years of Positive Free Cash Flow (last 10 years)9
Ratio of P/E at Cost / 5yr Average P/E0.82
Discount to Morningstar's Fair Value Estimate16.67








DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
1/5/2011WMTCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 WMT @ 50.00 ($5,000.00) 
1/5/2011WMTInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Jan11 24.00 Put @ 0.41  $40.99


Position Summary





Cost Basis($5,000.00)
Income Generated$40.99
Percent Income Generated0.82%
Annualized Income Generated4.16%
Net Profit If Assigned$40.99
Percent Return If Assigned0.82%
Annualized Return If Assigned4.16%
Days Held to Expiration72 days

ADP - Adjustment




The following adjustment was made today on Automatic Data Processing (ADP). All prices include IB commissions.








CriteriaValue
Dividend Champions StatusChampion
Years of Consecutive Dividend Increases38
Years of Positive Free Cash Flow (last 10 years)10
Ratio of P/E at Cost / 5yr Average P/E0.93
Discount to Morningstar's Fair Value Estimate15.38%








DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
1/5/2011ADPBuy Back and Roll Out/UpBTC 1 Feb11 43.00 Call @ -4.68  ($467.76)
1/5/2011ADPContinued TradeSTO 1 Aug11 44.00 Call @ 4.72  $472.24


Current Position Summary





Cost Basis($4,400.00)
Income Generated$209.47
Percent Income Generated4.76%
Annualized Income Generated3.63%
Net Profit If Assigned$209.47
Percent Return If Assigned4.76%
Annualized Return If Assigned3.63%
Days Held to Expiration479 days


Trade History




















DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
4/27/2010ADPCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 ADP @ 44.00 ($4,400.00) 
4/27/2010ADPInitial Put OptionSTO 1 May10 44.00 Put @ 0.49Closed $48.99
5/21/2010ADPBuy Back and Roll OutBTC 1 May10 44.00 Put @ -3.89  ($388.86)
5/21/2010ADPContinued TradeSTO 1 Aug10 44.00 Put @ 4.65Exercised $465.14
8/20/2010ADPCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 ADP @ -44.00 $4,400.00 
8/20/2010ADPStock AssignedEX 1 Aug10 44.00 Put @ -44.00 ($4,400.00) 
9/1/2010ADPInterim TradeSTO 1 Nov10 42.00 Call @ 0.45Closed $45.24
10/1/2010ADPDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.34  $34.00
11/18/2010ADPBuy Back and Roll Out/UpBTC 1 Nov10 42.00 Call @ -3.32  ($331.76)
11/18/2010ADPInterim TradeSTO 1 Feb11 43.00 Call @ 2.96Closed $296.24
1/3/2011ADPDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.36  $36.00
1/5/2011ADPBuy Back and Roll Out/UpBTC 1 Feb11 43.00 Call @ -4.68  ($467.76)
1/5/2011ADPContinued TradeSTO 1 Aug11 44.00 Call @ 4.72  $472.24
8/19/2011ADP Totals ($4,400.00)$209.47
DTE479 Percent Income/Annualized 4.76%3.63%

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

PEP - New Position




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








CriteriaValue
Dividend Champions StatusChampion
Years of Consecutive Dividend Increases32
Years of Positive Free Cash Flow (last 10 years)10
Ratio of P/E at Cost / 5yr Average P/E0.76
Discount to Morningstar's Fair Value Estimate17.81%








DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
1/4/2011PEPCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 PEP @ 60.00 ($6,000.00) 
1/4/2011PEPInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Jan11 24.00 Put @ 0.29  $29.04


Position Summary





Cost Basis($6,000.00)
Income Generated$29.04
Percent Income Generated0.48%
Annualized Income Generated3.93%
Net Profit If Assigned$29.04
Percent Return If Assigned0.48%
Annualized Return If Assigned3.93%
Days Held to Expiration45 days

BDX - New Position




A new CSP position was established today on Becton Dickinson and Company (BDX). All prices include IB commissions.








CriteriaValue
Dividend Champions StatusChampion
Years of Consecutive Dividend Increases28
Years of Positive Free Cash Flow (last 10 years)10
Ratio of P/E at Cost / 5yr Average P/E0.76
Discount to Morningstar's Fair Value Estimate18.37%








DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
1/4/2011BDXCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 BDX @ 80.00 ($8,000.00) 
1/4/2011BDXInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Feb11 80.00 Put @ 1.05  $105.24


Position Summary





Cost Basis($8,000.00)
Income Generated$105.24
Percent Income Generated1.32%
Annualized Income Generated10.67%
Net Profit If Assigned$105.24
Percent Return If Assigned1.32%
Annualized Return If Assigned10.67%
Days Held to Expiration45 days

Monday, January 3, 2011

ADP - Dividend




A dividend was received on Automatic Data Processing (ADP). All prices include IB commissions.








CriteriaValue
Dividend Champions StatusChampion
Years of Consecutive Dividend Increases38
Years of Positive Free Cash Flow (last 10 years)10
Ratio of P/E at Cost / 5yr Average P/E0.93
Discount to Morningstar's Fair Value Estimate15.38%







DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
1/3/2011ADPDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.36  $36.00


Current Position Summary





Cost Basis($4,400.00)
Income Generated$204.99
Percent Income Generated4.66%
Annualized Income Generated5.73%
Net Profit If Assigned$104.99
Percent Return If Assigned2.39%
Annualized Return If Assigned2.93%
Days Held to Expiration297 days


Trade History


















DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
4/27/2010ADPCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 ADP @ 44.00 ($4,400.00) 
4/27/2010ADPInitial Put OptionSTO 1 May10 44.00 Put @ 0.49Closed $48.99
5/21/2010ADPBuy Back and Roll OutBTC 1 May10 44.00 Put @ -3.89  ($388.86)
5/21/2010ADPContinued TradeSTO 1 Aug10 44.00 Put @ 4.65Exercised $465.14
8/20/2010ADPCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 ADP @ -44.00 $4,400.00 
8/20/2010ADPStock AssignedEX 1 Aug10 44.00 Put @ -44.00 ($4,400.00) 
9/1/2010ADPInterim TradeSTO 1 Nov10 42.00 Call @ 0.45Closed $45.24
10/1/2010ADPDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.34  $34.00
11/18/2010ADPBuy Back and Roll Out/UpBTC 1 Nov10 42.00 Call @ -3.32  ($331.76)
11/18/2010ADPInterim TradeSTO 1 Feb11 43.00 Call @ 2.96  $296.24
1/3/2011ADPDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.36  $36.00
2/18/2011ADP Totals ($4,400.00)$204.99
DTE297 Percent Income/Annualized 4.66%5.73%

LMT - New Position




A new CSP position was established today on Lockheed Martin Corp (LMT). All prices include IB commissions.








CriteriaValue
Dividend Champions StatusChallenger
Years of Consecutive Dividend Increases8
Years of Positive Free Cash Flow (last 10 years)10
Ratio of P/E at Cost / 5yr Average P/E0.69
Discount to Morningstar's Fair Value Estimate26.97%








DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
1/3/2011LMTCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 LMT @ 65.00 ($6,500.00) 
1/3/2011LMTInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Feb11 24.00 Put @ 0.61  $61.24


Position Summary





Cost Basis($6,500.00)
Income Generated$61.24
Percent Income Generated0.94%
Annualized Income Generated7.48%
Net Profit If Assigned$61.24
Percent Return If Assigned0.94%
Annualized Return If Assigned7.48%
Days Held to Expiration46 days

MDT - Adjustment




A dividend was received on Medtronic Inc (MDT). All prices include IB commissions.








CriteriaValue
Dividend Champions StatusChampion
Years of Consecutive Dividend Increases33
Years of Positive Free Cash Flow (last 10 years)10
Ratio of P/E at Cost / 5yr Average P/E0.80
Discount to Morningstar's Fair Value Estimate4.35%







DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
10/29/2010MDTDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.23  $22.50


Current Position Summary





Cost Basis($4,400.00)
Income Generated$390.69
Percent Income Generated8.88%
Annualized Income Generated11.79%
Net Profit If Assigned($409.31)
Percent Return If Assigned-9.30%
Annualized Return If Assigned-12.35%
Days Held to Expiration275 days


Trade History


















DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
4/21/2010MDTCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 MDT @ 44.00 ($4,400.00) 
4/21/2010MDTInitial Put OptionSTO 1 May10 44.00 Put @ 0.94Exercised $94.14
5/21/2010MDTCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 MDT @ -44.00 $4,400.00 
5/21/2010MDTStock AssignedEX 1 May10 44.00 Put @ -44.00 ($4,400.00) 
5/21/2010MDTContinued TradeSTO 1 Aug10 44.00 Call @ 1.38Closed $138.24
7/30/2010MDTDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.23  $22.50
8/2/2010MDTBuy Back and Roll Out/DownBTC 1 Aug10 44.00 Call @ -0.04  ($3.96)
8/2/2010MDTContinued TradeSTO 1 Nov10 42.00 Call @ 0.44Closed $44.04
8/23/2010MDTBuy BackBTC 1 Nov10 42.00 Call @ -0.13  ($12.76)
9/1/2010MDTInterim TradeSTO 1 Jan11 36.00 Call @ 0.86  $85.99
10/29/2010MDTDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.23  $22.50
1/21/2011MDT Totals ($4,400.00)$390.69
DTE275 Percent Income/Annualized 8.88%11.79%

LOW - Adjustment




A dividend was received on Lowes Companies Inc (LOW). All prices include IB commissions.

This is the first position on LOW. The second position is a CSP.








CriteriaValue
Dividend Champions StatusChampion
Years of Consecutive Dividend Increases48
Years of Positive Free Cash Flow (last 10 years)8
Ratio of P/E at Cost / 5yr Average P/E1.14
Discount to Morningstar's Fair Value Estimate33.33%








DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
1/3/2011LOWBuy Back and Roll OutBTC 2 Jan11 24.00 Call @ -1.37  ($273.43)
1/3/2011LOWContinued TradeSTO 2 Feb11 24.00 Call @ 1.59  $317.07


Current Position Summary





Cost Basis($4,800.00)
Income Generated$623.08
Percent Income Generated12.98%
Annualized Income Generated17.36%
Net Profit If Assigned$623.08
Percent Return If Assigned12.98%
Annualized Return If Assigned17.36%
Days Held to Expiration273 days


Trade History















DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
5/21/2010LOWCSP Margin UsedCSP 200 LOW @ 24.00 ($4,800.00) 
5/21/2010LOWInitial Put OptionSTO 2 Oct10 24.00 Put @ 2.44Exercised $488.87
10/15/2010LOWCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 200 LOW @ -24.00 $4,800.00 
10/15/2010LOWStock AssignedEX 2 Oct10 24.00 Put @ -24.00 ($4,800.00) 
10/20/2010LOWContinued TradeSTO 2 Jan11 24.00 Call @ 0.34Closed $68.57
11/3/2010LOWDividend ReceivedDIV 200 Dividend @ 0.11  $22.00
1/3/2011LOWBuy Back and Roll OutBTC 2 Jan11 24.00 Call @ -1.37  ($273.43)
1/3/2011LOWContinued TradeSTO 2 Feb11 24.00 Call @ 1.59  $317.07
2/18/2011LOW Totals ($4,800.00)$623.08
DTE273 Percent Income/Annualized 12.98%17.36%