Monday, January 24, 2011

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%