A new position was established today on UPL. The following is the trade information, including IB commissions:
25-Jan-07 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 UPL @ 50.56
25-Jan-07 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Jun07 50.00 Call @ 5.45
Stock Investment: $5,056.00
Income Generated: $545.00
Percent Income Generated: 10.78%
Net Profit If Called: $489.00
Percent Return If Called: 9.67%
Annualized Return If Called: 25.04%
Days to Expiration: 141 days
Thursday, January 25, 2007
TEX - New Position
A new position was established today on TEX. The following is the trade information, including IB commissions:
25-Jan-07 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 TEX @ 59.14
25-Jan-07 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Mar07 55.00 Call @ 6.10
Stock Investment: $5,914.00
Income Generated: $610.00
Percent Income Generated: 10.31%
Net Profit If Called: $196.00
Percent Return If Called: 3.31%
Annualized Return If Called: 24.19%
Days to Expiration: 50 days
25-Jan-07 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 TEX @ 59.14
25-Jan-07 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Mar07 55.00 Call @ 6.10
Stock Investment: $5,914.00
Income Generated: $610.00
Percent Income Generated: 10.31%
Net Profit If Called: $196.00
Percent Return If Called: 3.31%
Annualized Return If Called: 24.19%
Days to Expiration: 50 days
NFLX - New Position
A new position was established today on NFLX. The following is the trade information, including IB commissions:
25-Jan-07 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 NFLX @ 22.92
25-Jan-07 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Jun07 22.50 Call @ 2.49
Stock Investment: $2,292.00
Income Generated: $249.00
Percent Income Generated: 10.86%
Net Profit If Called: $207.00
Percent Return If Called: 9.03%
Annualized Return If Called: 23.38%
Days to Expiration: 141 days
25-Jan-07 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 NFLX @ 22.92
25-Jan-07 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Jun07 22.50 Call @ 2.49
Stock Investment: $2,292.00
Income Generated: $249.00
Percent Income Generated: 10.86%
Net Profit If Called: $207.00
Percent Return If Called: 9.03%
Annualized Return If Called: 23.38%
Days to Expiration: 141 days
NDAQ - New Position
A new position was established today on NDAQ. The following is the trade information, including IB commissions:
25-Jan-07 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 NDAQ @ 34.10
25-Jan-07 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Jun07 32.50 Call @ 4.39
Stock Investment: $3,410.00
Income Generated: $439.00
Percent Income Generated: 12.87%
Net Profit If Called: $279.00
Percent Return If Called: 8.18%
Annualized Return If Called: 21.18%
Days to Expiration: 141 days
25-Jan-07 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 NDAQ @ 34.10
25-Jan-07 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Jun07 32.50 Call @ 4.39
Stock Investment: $3,410.00
Income Generated: $439.00
Percent Income Generated: 12.87%
Net Profit If Called: $279.00
Percent Return If Called: 8.18%
Annualized Return If Called: 21.18%
Days to Expiration: 141 days
EBAY - New Position
A new position was established today on EBAY. The following is the trade information, including IB commissions:
25-Jan-07 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 EBAY @ 33.25
25-Jan-07 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Jul07 32.50 Call @ 3.79
Stock Investment: $3,325.00
Income Generated: $379.00
Percent Income Generated: 11.40%
Net Profit If Called: $304.00
Percent Return If Called: 9.14%
Annualized Return If Called: 18.96%
Days to Expiration: 176 days
25-Jan-07 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 EBAY @ 33.25
25-Jan-07 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Jul07 32.50 Call @ 3.79
Stock Investment: $3,325.00
Income Generated: $379.00
Percent Income Generated: 11.40%
Net Profit If Called: $304.00
Percent Return If Called: 9.14%
Annualized Return If Called: 18.96%
Days to Expiration: 176 days
CHS - New Position
A new position was established today on CHS. The following is the trade information, including IB commissions:
25-Jan-07 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 CHS @ 20.91
25-Jan-07 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 May07 20.00 Call @ 2.39
Stock Investment: $2,091.00
Income Generated: $239.00
Percent Income Generated: 11.43%
Net Profit If Called: $148.00
Percent Return If Called: 7.08%
Annualized Return If Called: 22.86%
Days to Expiration: 113 days
25-Jan-07 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 CHS @ 20.91
25-Jan-07 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 May07 20.00 Call @ 2.39
Stock Investment: $2,091.00
Income Generated: $239.00
Percent Income Generated: 11.43%
Net Profit If Called: $148.00
Percent Return If Called: 7.08%
Annualized Return If Called: 22.86%
Days to Expiration: 113 days
AMD - New Position
A new position was established today on AMD. The following is the trade information, including IB commissions:
25-Jan-07 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 AMD @ 16.24
25-Jan-07 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Jul07 16.00 Call @ 2.14
Stock Investment: $1,624.00
Income Generated: $214.00
Percent Income Generated: 13.18%
Net Profit If Called: $190.00
Percent Return If Called: 11.70%
Annualized Return If Called: 24.26%
Days to Expiration: 176 days
25-Jan-07 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 AMD @ 16.24
25-Jan-07 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Jul07 16.00 Call @ 2.14
Stock Investment: $1,624.00
Income Generated: $214.00
Percent Income Generated: 13.18%
Net Profit If Called: $190.00
Percent Return If Called: 11.70%
Annualized Return If Called: 24.26%
Days to Expiration: 176 days
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Switched to Value Line Daily Options Survey
I canceled my subscription to PowerOptions today in favor of Value Line Daily Options Survey. Value Line's service meets my needs at a much lower cost.
I was happy with the service I received from PowerOptions over the past 2 years, but I only used a very small portion of their site, mainly searching for covered calls once a month. After trying Value Line's service, and finding the same trades as PowerOptions, I decided to make the switch today.
This was a personal decision. Some people might prefer PowerOptions and others might prefer Value Line Daily Options Survey. I recommend that you give both a try and decide for yourself.
I was happy with the service I received from PowerOptions over the past 2 years, but I only used a very small portion of their site, mainly searching for covered calls once a month. After trying Value Line's service, and finding the same trades as PowerOptions, I decided to make the switch today.
This was a personal decision. Some people might prefer PowerOptions and others might prefer Value Line Daily Options Survey. I recommend that you give both a try and decide for yourself.
Saturday, January 20, 2007
ZMH - Closed
The ZMH Jan07 70 Call was exercised and the stock was called away for a profit. The following is the trade history and returns, including IB commissions.
Covered Call Results
Stock Investment: $6,958.00
Income Generated: $672.00
Net Profit: $714.00
Percent Return: 10.26%
Annualized Return: 11.32%
Duration of Trade: 331 days
Buy & Hold Comparison
Opening Price: $69.58
Closing Price: $78.66
P/L per Share: $9.08
Shares: 100
Dividends: $0.00
Net Profit: $908.00
Percent Return: 13.05%
Annualized Return: 14.39%
Duration of Trade: 331 days
Trade History:
22-Feb-06 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 ZMH @ 69.58 -
22-Feb-06 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Mar06 70.00 Call @ 1.49 - Expired
20-Mar-06 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Apr06 70.00 Call @ 1.76 - Expired
24-Apr-06 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Jun06 70.00 Call @ 1.39 - Closed
23-May-06 - Buy Back & Roll Out - BTC 1 Jun06 70.00 Call @ -0.11 -
23-May-06 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Jan07 70.00 Call @ 2.19 - Exercised
19-Jan-07 - Option Exercised - EX 1 Jan07 70.00 Call @ 70.00 -
Covered Call Results
Stock Investment: $6,958.00
Income Generated: $672.00
Net Profit: $714.00
Percent Return: 10.26%
Annualized Return: 11.32%
Duration of Trade: 331 days
Buy & Hold Comparison
Opening Price: $69.58
Closing Price: $78.66
P/L per Share: $9.08
Shares: 100
Dividends: $0.00
Net Profit: $908.00
Percent Return: 13.05%
Annualized Return: 14.39%
Duration of Trade: 331 days
Trade History:
22-Feb-06 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 ZMH @ 69.58 -
22-Feb-06 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Mar06 70.00 Call @ 1.49 - Expired
20-Mar-06 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Apr06 70.00 Call @ 1.76 - Expired
24-Apr-06 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Jun06 70.00 Call @ 1.39 - Closed
23-May-06 - Buy Back & Roll Out - BTC 1 Jun06 70.00 Call @ -0.11 -
23-May-06 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Jan07 70.00 Call @ 2.19 - Exercised
19-Jan-07 - Option Exercised - EX 1 Jan07 70.00 Call @ 70.00 -
STLD - Closed
The STLD Jan07 30 Call was exercised and the stock was called away for a profit. The following is the trade history and returns, including IB commissions.
Covered Call Results
Stock Investment: $6,353.00
Income Generated: $1,143.00
Net Profit: $790.00
Percent Return: 12.44%
Annualized Return: 16.81%
Duration of Trade: 270 days
Buy & Hold Comparison
Opening Price: $31.77
Closing Price: $33.38
P/L per Share: $1.59
Shares: 100
Dividends: $65.00
Net Profit: $224.00
Percent Return: 7.05%
Annualized Return: 9.53%
Duration of Trade: 270 days
Trade History:
24-Apr-06 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 STLD @ 63.53 - Split
24-Apr-06 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Aug06 60.00 Call @ 8.39 - Expired
14-Jul-06 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.20 -
28-Aug-06 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Jan07 60.00 Call @ 2.24 - Split
10-Oct-06 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.30 -
24-Apr-06 - Split 2 for 1 - BTO 100 STLD @ -63.53 -
28-Aug-06 - Split 2 for 1 - STO 1 Jan07 60.00 Call @ -2.24 -
21-Nov-06 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 200 STLD @ 31.77 -
21-Nov-06 - Continued Trade - STO 2 Jan07 30.00 Call @ 1.12 - Exercised
15-Jan-07 - Dividend Received - DIV 200 Dividend @ 0.15 -
19-Jan-07 - Option Exercised - EX 2 Jan07 30.00 Call @ 30.00 -
Covered Call Results
Stock Investment: $6,353.00
Income Generated: $1,143.00
Net Profit: $790.00
Percent Return: 12.44%
Annualized Return: 16.81%
Duration of Trade: 270 days
Buy & Hold Comparison
Opening Price: $31.77
Closing Price: $33.38
P/L per Share: $1.59
Shares: 100
Dividends: $65.00
Net Profit: $224.00
Percent Return: 7.05%
Annualized Return: 9.53%
Duration of Trade: 270 days
Trade History:
24-Apr-06 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 100 STLD @ 63.53 - Split
24-Apr-06 - Initial Call Option - STO 1 Aug06 60.00 Call @ 8.39 - Expired
14-Jul-06 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.20 -
28-Aug-06 - Continued Trade - STO 1 Jan07 60.00 Call @ 2.24 - Split
10-Oct-06 - Dividend Received - DIV 100 Dividend @ 0.30 -
24-Apr-06 - Split 2 for 1 - BTO 100 STLD @ -63.53 -
28-Aug-06 - Split 2 for 1 - STO 1 Jan07 60.00 Call @ -2.24 -
21-Nov-06 - Initial Stock Position - BTO 200 STLD @ 31.77 -
21-Nov-06 - Continued Trade - STO 2 Jan07 30.00 Call @ 1.12 - Exercised
15-Jan-07 - Dividend Received - DIV 200 Dividend @ 0.15 -
19-Jan-07 - Option Exercised - EX 2 Jan07 30.00 Call @ 30.00 -
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