Wednesday, April 28, 2010

GD - New Position




A new position was established today on General Dynamics Corporation (GD). All prices include IB commissions.

Criteria for Selection:


  • Dividend Champions Status = Contender
  • Years of Consecutive Dividend Increases = 17
  • Years of Positive Free Cash Flow (last 10 years) = 10


NOTE: This is a consolidated position which uses the average starting date and combines the average cost basis, income received, and available cash from other positions which have been closed.








DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
4/28/2010GDCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 GD @ 75.00 ($7,500.00) 
4/28/2010GDNew Cost Basis$13,190.00 100 @ 131.90   
4/28/2010GDContinued TradeSTO 1 May10 75.00 Put @ 0.99  $98.99


Current Position Summary





Cost Basis$13,190.00
Income Generated$3,558.99
Percent Income Generated26.98%
Annualized Income Generated9.84%
Net Profit If Assigned($2,131.01)
Percent Return If Assigned-16.16%
Annualized Return If Assigned-5.89%
Days Held to Expiration1001 days


Trade History














DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
8/24/2007 Average Starting DateConsolidated Position   
4/28/2010 Average Cost Basis 170 @ 76.71 ($13,040.00) 
4/28/2010 Average Income 2 Income @ 20.35  $3,460.00
4/28/2010 Average Available Cash 170 @ -43.24 $7,350.00 
4/28/2010GDCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 GD @ 75.00 ($7,500.00) 
4/28/2010GDNew Cost Basis$13,190.00 100 @ 131.90   
4/28/2010GDContinued TradeSTO 1 May10 75.00 Put @ 0.99  $98.99
5/21/2010GD Totals ($13,190.00)$3,558.99
DTE1001 Percent Income/Annualized 26.98%9.84%

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

ADP - Adjustment




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








DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
4/27/2010ADPCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 ADP @ 44.00 ($4,400.00) 
4/27/2010ADPNew Cost Basis$5,108.00 100 @ 51.08   
4/27/2010ADPContinued TradeSTO 1 May10 44.00 Put @ 0.49  $48.99


Current Position Summary





Cost Basis$5,108.00
Income Generated$1,258.37
Percent Income Generated24.64%
Annualized Income Generated14.86%
Net Profit If Assigned$550.37
Percent Return If Assigned10.77%
Annualized Return If Assigned6.50%
Days Held to Expiration605 days


Trade History














































DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
9/23/2008ADPInitial Stock PositionBTO 100 ADP @ 43.08Called($4,308.00) 
9/23/2008ADPInitial Call OptionSTO 1 Oct08 42.50 Call @ 1.75Expired $175.00
10/20/2008ADPInterim TradeSTO 1 Nov08 37.50 Call @ 0.84Expired $84.00
11/24/2008ADPInterim TradeSTO 1 Dec08 40.00 Call @ 0.46Expired $46.00
12/22/2008ADPContinued TradeSTO 1 Feb09 42.50 Call @ 0.91Expired $91.00
1/1/2009ADPDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.33  $33.00
2/24/2009ADPInterim TradeSTO 1 Apr09 37.50 Call @ 0.75Expired $75.00
4/1/2009ADPDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.33  $33.00
4/21/2009ADPInterim TradeSTO 1 May09 39.00 Call @ 0.34Expired $34.00
5/18/2009ADPInterim TradeSTO 1 Jun09 37.00 Call @ 0.59Closed $59.00
6/8/2009ADPBuy Back and Roll OutBTC 1 Jun09 37.00 Call @ -1.30  ($130.00)
6/8/2009ADPInterim TradeSTO 1 Jul09 37.00 Call @ 1.74Expired $174.00
7/1/2009ADPDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.33  $33.00
7/23/2009ADPContinued TradeSTO 1 Aug09 37.50 Call @ 0.36Closed $36.00
8/11/2009ADPBuy Back and Roll OutBTC 1 Aug09 37.50 Call @ -0.76  ($76.00)
8/11/2009ADPContinued TradeSTO 1 Sep09 37.00 Call @ 1.43Exercised $143.30
9/8/2009ADPOption ExercisedEX 1 Sep09 37.00 Call @ 37.00 $3,700.00 
9/10/2009ADPCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 ADP @ 37.00 ($3,700.00) 
9/10/2009ADPContinued TradeSTO 1 Oct09 37.00 Put @ 0.62Expired $62.30
10/16/2009ADPCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 ADP @ -37.00 $3,700.00 
10/20/2009ADPCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 ADP @ 39.00 ($3,900.00) 
10/20/2009ADPNew Cost Basis$4,508.00 100 @ 45.08   
10/20/2009ADPContinued TradeSTO 1 Nov09 39.00 Put @ 0.53Expired $53.25
11/20/2009ADPCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 ADP @ -39.00 $3,900.00 
11/24/2009ADPCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 ADP @ 43.00 ($4,300.00) 
11/24/2009ADPNew Cost Basis$4,908.00 100 @ 49.08   
11/24/2009ADPContinued TradeSTO 1 Dec09 43.00 Put @ 0.52Exercised $51.75
12/18/2009ADPCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 ADP @ -43.00 $4,300.00 
12/18/2009ADPOption ExercisedEX 1 Dec09 43.00 Put @ -43.00 ($4,300.00) 
12/21/2009ADPContinued TradeSTO 1 Feb10 43.00 Call @ 1.19Expired $119.25
2/22/2010ADPContinued TradeSTO 1 Mar10 42.00 Call @ 0.56Exercised $55.54
3/9/2010ADPOption ExercisedEX 1 Mar10 42.00 Call @ 42.00 $4,200.00 
3/10/2010ADPCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 ADP @ 43.00 ($4,300.00) 
3/10/2010ADPNew Cost Basis$5,008.00 100 @ 50.08   
3/10/2010ADPContinued TradeSTO 1 Apr10 43.00 Put @ 0.57Expired $56.99
4/16/2010ADPCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 ADP @ -43.00 $4,300.00 
4/27/2010ADPCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 ADP @ 44.00 ($4,400.00) 
4/27/2010ADPNew Cost Basis$5,108.00 100 @ 51.08   
4/27/2010ADPContinued TradeSTO 1 May10 44.00 Put @ 0.49  $48.99
5/21/2010ADP Totals ($5,108.00)$1,258.37
DTE605 Percent Income/Annualized 24.64%14.86%

Friday, April 23, 2010

EXPD - New Position




A new position was established today on Expeditors International of Washington Inc (EXPD). All prices include IB commissions.

Criteria for Selection:


  • Dividend Champions Status = Contender
  • Years of Consecutive Dividend Increases = 15
  • Years of Positive Free Cash Flow (last 10 years) = 10


NOTE: This is a consolidated position which uses the average starting date and combines the average cost basis, income received, and available cash from other positions which have been closed.








DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
4/23/2010EXPDCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 EXPD @ 40.00 ($4,000.00) 
4/23/2010EXPDNew Cost Basis$9,690.00 100 @ 96.90   
4/23/2010EXPDContinued TradeSTO 1 May10 40.00 Put @ 1.15  $114.54


Current Position Summary





Cost Basis$9,690.00
Income Generated$3,574.54
Percent Income Generated36.89%
Annualized Income Generated13.45%
Net Profit If Assigned($2,115.46)
Percent Return If Assigned-21.83%
Annualized Return If Assigned-7.96%
Days Held to Expiration1001 days


Trade History














DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
8/24/2007 Average Starting DateConsolidated Position   
4/23/2010 Average Cost Basis 170 @ 76.71 ($13,040.00) 
4/23/2010 Average Income 2 Income @ 20.35  $3,460.00
4/23/2010 Average Available Cash 170 @ -43.24 $7,350.00 
4/23/2010EXPDCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 EXPD @ 40.00 ($4,000.00) 
4/23/2010EXPDNew Cost Basis$9,690.00 100 @ 96.90   
4/23/2010EXPDContinued TradeSTO 1 May10 40.00 Put @ 1.15  $114.54
5/21/2010EXPD Totals ($9,690.00)$3,574.54
DTE1001 Percent Income/Annualized 36.89%13.45%

Thursday, April 22, 2010

TLT - Adjustment




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






DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
4/22/2010TLTInterim TradeSTO 4 May10 92.00 Call @ 0.33  $133.14


Current Position Summary





Cost Basis$42,921.00
Income Generated$5,181.35
Percent Income Generated12.07%
Annualized Income Generated8.56%
Net Profit If Assigned($939.65)
Percent Return If Assigned-2.19%
Annualized Return If Assigned-1.55%
Days Held to Expiration515 days


Trade History























































DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
12/22/2008TLTFirst Stock PositionBTO 100 TLT @ 121.03 ($12,103.00) 
12/22/2008TLTInitial Call OptionSTO 1 Jan09 121.00 Call @ 3.39Expired $339.00
1/2/2009TLTDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.41  $40.51
1/20/2009TLTInterim TradeSTO 1 Feb09 113.00 Call @ 1.39Expired $139.00
2/24/2009TLTInterim TradeSTO 2 Mar09 110.00 Call @ 1.09Expired $218.60
1/22/2009TLTSecond Stock PositionBTO 100 TLT @ 108.96 ($10,896.00) 
1/22/2009TLTNew Cost Basis$22,999.00 200 @ 115.00   
1/22/2009TLTInitial Call OptionSTO 1 Feb09 109.00 Call @ 2.84Expired $283.82
2/6/2009TLTDividend ReceivedDIV 200 Dividend @ 0.29  $57.05
2/24/2009TLTThird Stock PositionBTO 100 TLT @ 106.22 ($10,622.00) 
2/24/2009TLTNew Cost Basis$33,621.00 300 @ 112.07   
2/24/2009TLTInitial Call OptionSTO 1 Mar09 106.00 Call @ 2.59  $259.00
3/6/2009TLTDividend ReceivedDIV 300 Dividend @ 0.28  $84.65
3/24/2009TLTInterim TradeSTO 3 Apr09 105.00 Call @ 0.79Expired $237.90
4/7/2009TLTDividend ReceivedDIV 300 Dividend @ 0.30  $90.64
5/7/2009TLTDividend ReceivedDIV 300 Dividend @ 0.30  $89.00
5/15/2009TLTInterim TradeSTO 3 Jun09 100.00 Call @ 1.09Closed $327.36
6/5/2009TLTBuy Back and Roll DownBTC 3 Jun09 100.00 Call @ -0.06  ($16.50)
6/5/2009TLTInterim TradeSTO 3 Jun09 94.00 Call @ 0.29Expired $87.90
6/5/2009TLTDividend ReceivedDIV 300 Dividend @ 0.31  $91.63
6/24/2009TLTInterim TradeSTO 3 Jul09 96.00 Call @ 0.64Expired $192.90
7/8/2009TLTDividend ReceivedDIV 300 Dividend @ 0.30  $91.00
8/7/2009TLTDividend ReceivedDIV 300 Dividend @ 0.32  $95.55
8/12/2009TLTInterim TradeSTO 3 Sep09 96.00 Call @ 0.79Closed $237.90
9/8/2009TLTDividend ReceivedDIV 300 Dividend @ 0.31  $92.24
9/18/2009TLTBuy Back and Roll UpBTC 3 Sep09 96.00 Call @ -0.06  ($16.50)
9/18/2009TLTInterim TradeSTO 3 Oct09 97.00 Call @ 1.04Expired $312.90
9/25/2009TLTCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 TLT @ 94.00 ($9,400.00) 
9/25/2010TLTNew Cost Basis$43,021.00 400 @ 107.55   
9/25/2009TLTInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Nov09 94.00 Put @ 1.19Expired $119.00
10/7/2009TLTDividend ReceivedDIV 300 Dividend @ 0.31  $92.18
10/20/2009TLTInterim TradeSTO 3 Nov09 98.00 Call @ 0.90Expired $268.80
11/6/2009TLTDividend ReceivedDIV 300 Dividend @ 0.31  $92.49
11/20/2009TLTCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 TLT @ -94.00 $9,400.00 
11/23/2009TLTCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 TLT @ 93.00 ($9,300.00) 
11/23/2009TLTNew Cost Basis$42,921.00 400 @ 107.30   
11/23/2009TLTContinued TradeSTO 1 Jan10 93.00 Put @ 1.35Exercised $134.75
11/24/2009TLTInterim TradeSTO 3 Jan10 98.00 Call @ 0.60Expired $180.15
12/7/2009TLTDividend ReceivedDIV 300 Dividend @ 0.31  $91.98
1/5/2010TLTDividend ReceivedDIV 300 Dividend @ 0.32  $95.46
1/15/2010TLTCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 TLT @ -93.00 $9,300.00 
1/15/2010TLTFourth Stock PositionEX 1 Jan10 93.00 Put @ -93.00 ($9,300.00) 
1/15/2010TLTNew Cost Basis$42,921.00 400 @ 107.30   
1/21/2010TLTInterim TradeSTO 4 Mar10 94.00 Call @ 0.65Expired $259.40
2/5/2010TLTDividend ReceivedDIV 400 Dividend @ 0.32  $129.92
3/5/2010TLTDividend ReceivedDIV 400 Dividend @ 0.29  $115.86
4/8/2010TLTDividend ReceivedDIV 400 Dividend @ 0.33  $132.67
4/22/2010TLTInterim TradeSTO 4 May10 92.00 Call @ 0.33  $133.14
5/21/2010TLT Totals ($42,921.00)$5,181.35
DTE515 Percent Income/Annualized 12.07%8.56%

TBT - Adjustment




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








DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
4/22/2010TBTCSP Margin UsedCSP 200 TBT @ 46.00 ($9,200.00) 
4/22/2010TBTNew Cost Basis$9,200.00 200 @ 46.00   
4/22/2010TBTContinued TradeSTO 2 May10 46.00 Put @ 0.55  $110.57


Current Position Summary





Cost Basis$9,200.00
Income Generated$397.22
Percent Income Generated4.32%
Annualized Income Generated6.62%
Net Profit If Assigned$397.22
Percent Return If Assigned4.32%
Annualized Return If Assigned6.62%
Days Held to Expiration238 days


Trade History





















DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
9/25/2009TBTCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 TBT @ 43.00 ($4,300.00) 
9/25/2009TBTInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Nov09 43.00 Put @ 1.24Expired $124.00
11/20/2009TBTCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 TBT @ -43.00 $4,300.00 
11/23/2009TBTCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 TBT @ 44.00 ($4,400.00) 
11/23/2009TBTNew Cost Basis$4,400.00 100 @ 44.00   
11/23/2009TBTContinued TradeSTO 1 Jan10 44.00 Put @ 0.90Expired $90.00
1/15/2010TBTCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 TBT @ -44.00 $4,400.00 
1/21/2010TBTCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 TBT @ 45.00 ($4,500.00) 
1/21/2010TBTNew Cost Basis$4,500.00 100 @ 45.00   
1/21/2010TBTContinued TradeSTO 1 Mar10 45.00 Put @ 0.73Expired $72.65
1/15/2010TBTCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 TBT @ -45.00 $4,500.00 
4/22/2010TBTCSP Margin UsedCSP 200 TBT @ 46.00 ($9,200.00) 
4/22/2010TBTNew Cost Basis$9,200.00 200 @ 46.00   
4/22/2010TBTContinued TradeSTO 2 May10 46.00 Put @ 0.55  $110.57
5/21/2010TBT Totals ($9,200.00)$397.22
DTE238 Percent Income/Annualized 4.32%6.62%

PEP - New Position




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

Criteria for Selection:


  • Dividend Champions Status = Member
  • Years of Consecutive Dividend Increases = 38
  • Years of Positive Free Cash Flow (last 10 years) = 10


NOTE: This is a consolidated position which uses the average starting date and combines the average cost basis, income received, and available cash from other positions which have been closed.








DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
4/22/2010PEPCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 PEP @ 65.00 ($6,500.00) 
4/22/2010PEPNew Cost Basis$12,190.00 100 @ 121.90  $114.99
4/22/2010PEPContinued TradeSTO 1 May10 65.00 Put @ 1.15   


Current Position Summary





Cost Basis$12,190.00
Income Generated$3,574.99
Percent Income Generated29.33%
Annualized Income Generated10.69%
Net Profit If Assigned($2,115.01)
Percent Return If Assigned-17.35%
Annualized Return If Assigned-6.33%
Days Held to Expiration1001 days


Trade History














DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
8/24/2007 Average Starting DateConsolidated Position   
4/22/2010 Average Cost Basis 170 @ 76.71 ($13,040.00)$3,460.00
4/22/2010 Average Income 2 Income @ 20.35   
4/22/2010 Average Available Cash 170 @ -43.24 $7,350.00 
4/22/2010PEPCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 PEP @ 65.00 ($6,500.00) 
4/22/2010PEPNew Cost Basis$12,190.00 100 @ 121.90  $114.99
4/22/2010PEPContinued TradeSTO 1 May10 65.00 Put @ 1.15   
5/21/2010PEP Totals ($12,190.00)$3,574.99
DTE1001 Percent Income/Annualized 29.33%10.69%

NUE - New Position




A new position was established today on Nucor Corporation (NUE). All prices include IB commissions.

Criteria for Selection:


  • Dividend Champions Status = Member
  • Years of Consecutive Dividend Increases = 37
  • Years of Positive Free Cash Flow (last 10 years) = 10


NOTE: This is a consolidated position which uses the average starting date and combines the average cost basis, income received, and available cash from other positions which have been closed.








DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
4/22/2010 CSP Margin UsedCSP 100 NUE @ 44.00 ($4,400.00) 
4/22/2010NUENew Cost Basis$10,090.00 100 @ 100.90   
4/22/2010NUEContinued TradeSTO 1 May10 44.00 Put @ 1.05  $104.99


Current Position Summary





Cost Basis$10,090.00
Income Generated$3,564.99
Percent Income Generated35.33%
Annualized Income Generated12.88%
Net Profit If Assigned($2,125.01)
Percent Return If Assigned-21.06%
Annualized Return If Assigned-7.68%
Days Held to Expiration1001 days


Trade History














DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
8/24/2007 Average Starting DateConsolidated Position   
4/22/2010 Average Cost Basis 170 @ 76.71 ($13,040.00) 
4/22/2010 Average Income 2 Income @ 20.35  $3,460.00
4/22/2010 Average Available Cash 170 @ -43.24 $7,350.00 
4/22/2010 CSP Margin UsedCSP 100 NUE @ 44.00 ($4,400.00) 
4/22/2010NUENew Cost Basis$10,090.00 100 @ 100.90   
4/22/2010NUEContinued TradeSTO 1 May10 44.00 Put @ 1.05  $104.99
5/21/2010NUE Totals ($10,090.00)$3,564.99
DTE1001 Percent Income/Annualized 35.33%12.88%

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

SYK - New Position




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

Criteria for Selection:


  • Dividend Champions Status = Contender
  • Years of Consectutive Dividend Increases = 17
  • Years of Positive Free Cash Flow (last 10 years) = 10


NOTE: This is a consolidated position which uses the average starting date and combines the average cost basis, income received, and available cash from other positions which have been closed.








DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
4/21/2010SYKCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 SYK @ 55.00 ($5,500.00) 
4/21/2010SYKNew Cost Basis$11,190.00 100 @ 111.90   
4/21/2010SYKContinued TradeSTO 1 May10 55.00 Put @ 0.27  $27.14


Current Position Summary





Cost Basis$11,190.00
Income Generated$3,487.14
Percent Income Generated31.16%
Annualized Income Generated11.36%
Net Profit If Assigned($2,202.86)
Percent Return If Assigned-19.69%
Annualized Return If Assigned-7.18%
Days Held to Expiration1001 days


Trade History














DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
8/24/2007 Average Starting DateConsolidated Position   
4/21/2010 Average Cost Basis 170 @ 76.71 ($13,040.00) 
4/21/2010 Average Income 2 Income @ 20.35  $3,460.00
4/21/2010 Average Available Cash 170 @ -43.24 $7,350.00 
4/21/2010SYKCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 SYK @ 55.00 ($5,500.00) 
4/21/2010SYKNew Cost Basis$11,190.00 100 @ 111.90   
4/21/2010SYKContinued TradeSTO 1 May10 55.00 Put @ 0.27  $27.14
5/21/2010SYK Totals ($11,190.00)$3,487.14
DTE1001 Percent Income/Annualized 31.16%11.36%

MLM - New Position




A new position was established today on Martin Marietta Materials Inc (MLM). All prices include IB commissions.

Criteria for Selection:


  • Dividend Champions Status = Contender
  • Years of Consectutive Dividend Increases = 16
  • Years of Positive Free Cash Flow (last 10 years) = 10


NOTE: This is a consolidated position which uses the average starting date and combines the average cost basis, income received, and available cash from other positions which have been closed.








DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
4/21/2010MLMCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 MLM @ 90.00 ($9,000.00) 
4/21/2010MLMNew Cost Basis$14,690.00 100 @ 146.90   
4/21/2010MLMContinued TradeSTO 1 May10 90.00 Put @ 2.10  $209.54


Current Position Summary





Cost Basis$14,690.00
Income Generated$3,669.54
Percent Income Generated24.98%
Annualized Income Generated9.11%
Net Profit If Assigned($2,020.46)
Percent Return If Assigned-13.75%
Annualized Return If Assigned-5.02%
Days Held to Expiration1001 days


Trade History














DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
8/24/2007 Average Starting DateConsolidated Position   
4/21/2010 Average Cost Basis 170 @ 76.71 ($13,040.00) 
4/21/2010 Average Income 2 Income @ 20.35  $3,460.00
4/21/2010 Average Available Cash 170 @ -43.24 $7,350.00 
4/21/2010MLMCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 MLM @ 90.00 ($9,000.00) 
4/21/2010MLMNew Cost Basis$14,690.00 100 @ 146.90   
4/21/2010MLMContinued TradeSTO 1 May10 90.00 Put @ 2.10  $209.54
5/21/2010MLM Totals ($14,690.00)$3,669.54
DTE1001 Percent Income/Annualized 24.98%9.11%

MDT - New Position




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

Criteria for Selection:


  • Dividend Champions Status = Member
  • Years of Consectutive Dividend Increases = 32
  • Years of Positive Free Cash Flow (last 10 years) = 10


NOTE: This is a consolidated position which uses the average starting date and combines the average cost basis, income received, and available cash from other positions which have been closed.








DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
4/21/2010MDTCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 MDT @ 44.00 ($4,400.00) 
4/21/2010MDTNew Cost Basis$10,090.00 100 @ 100.90   
4/21/2010MDTContinued TradeSTO 1 May10 44.00 Put @ 0.94  $94.14


Current Position Summary





Cost Basis$10,090.00
Income Generated$3,554.14
Percent Income Generated35.22%
Annualized Income Generated12.84%
Net Profit If Assigned($2,135.86)
Percent Return If Assigned-21.17%
Annualized Return If Assigned-7.72%
Days Held to Expiration1001 days


Trade History














DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
8/24/2007 Average Starting DateConsolidated Position   
4/21/2010 Average Cost Basis 170 @ 76.71 ($13,040.00) 
4/21/2010 Average Income 2 Income @ 20.35  $3,460.00
4/21/2010 Average Available Cash 170 @ -43.24 $7,350.00 
4/21/2010MDTCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 MDT @ 44.00 ($4,400.00) 
4/21/2010MDTNew Cost Basis$10,090.00 100 @ 100.90   
4/21/2010MDTContinued TradeSTO 1 May10 44.00 Put @ 0.94  $94.14
5/21/2010MDT Totals ($10,090.00)$3,554.14
DTE1001 Percent Income/Annualized 35.22%12.84%