Wednesday, March 24, 2010

BHP - Adjustment




The following adjustment was made today on BHP Billiton (BHP). All prices include IB commissions.







DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
3/24/2010BHPCSP Margin UsedCSP 200 BHP @ 70.00 ($14,000.00) 
3/24/2010BHPContinued TradeSTO 2 Aug10 70.00 Put @ 3.09  $618.57


Current Position Summary





Cost Basis$17,754.00
Income Generated$4,622.74
Percent Income Generated26.04%
Annualized Income Generated12.98%
Net Profit If Assigned$868.74
Percent Return If Assigned4.89%
Annualized Return If Assigned2.44%
Days Held to Expiration732 days


Trade History



















































DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
8/18/2008BHPInitial Stock PositionBTO 100 BHP @ 65.11Called($6,511.00) 
8/18/2008BHPInitial Call OptionSTO 1 Sep08 65.00 Call @ 3.00Expired $300.00
9/22/2008BHPContinued TradeSTO 1 Oct08 65.00 Call @ 3.30Expired $330.00
9/23/2008BHPSecond Stock PositionBTO 100 BHP @ 62.43Called($6,243.00) 
9/23/2008BHPCombined Cost Basis$12,754.00 200 @ 63.77   
9/23/2008BHPInitial Call OptionSTO 1 Oct08 60.00 Call @ 5.10Expired $510.00
9/25/2008BHPDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.82  $82.00
10/20/2008BHPInterim TradeSTO 2 Nov08 45.00 Call @ 1.19Expired $238.60
11/24/2008BHPInterim TradeSTO 2 Dec08 37.50 Call @ 1.57Closed $314.60
12/15/2008BHPBuy Back and Roll Out/UpBTC 2 Dec08 37.50 Call @ -4.41  ($881.40)
12/15/2008BHPInterim TradeSTO 2 May09 45.00 Call @ 6.39Closed $1,278.60
3/17/2009BHPDividend ReceivedDIV 200 Dividend @ 0.82  $164.00
5/4/2009BHPBuy Back and Roll OutBTC 2 May09 45.00 Call @ -7.01  ($1,401.40)
5/4/2009BHPInterim TradeSTO 2 Jun09 45.00 Call @ 7.99Exercised $1,598.60
6/19/2009BHPOption ExercisedEX 2 Jun09 45.00 Call @ 45.00 $9,000.00 
6/19/2009BHPCash to Secure PutCSP 200 BHP @ 47.50Closed($9,500.00) 
6/19/2009BHPNew Cost Basis$13,254.00 200 @ 66.27   
6/19/2009BHPInitial Put PositionSTO 2 Jul09 47.50 Put @ 0.48Closed $96.60
7/17/2009BHPBuy Back and Roll Out/UpBTC 2 Jul09 47.50 Put @ -0.06  ($11.00)
7/17/2009BHPCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 200 BHP @ -47.50 $9,500.00 
7/17/2009BHPCSP Margin UsedCSP 200 BHP @ 50.00 ($10,000.00) 
7/17/2009BHPNew Cost Basis$13,754.00 200 @ 68.77   
7/17/2009BHPContinued TradeSTO 2 Aug09 50.00 Put @ 0.74Expired $148.60
8/21/2009BHPCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 200 BHP @ -50.00 $10,000.00 
9/2/2009BHPCSP Margin UsedCSP 200 BHP @ 55.00 ($11,000.00) 
9/2/2009BHPNew Cost Basis$14,754.00 200 @ 73.77   
9/2/2009BHPContinued TradeSTO 2 Oct09 55.00 Put @ 1.59Expired $318.60
10/16/2009BHPCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 200 BHP @ -55.00 $11,000.00 
10/20/2009BHPCSP Margin UsedCSP 200 BHP @ 67.50 ($13,500.00) 
10/20/2009BHPNew Cost Basis$17,254.00 200 @ 86.27   
10/20/2009BHPContinued TradeSTO 2 Nov09 67.50 Put @ 1.19Expired $238.60
11/20/2009BHPCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 200 BHP @ -67.50 $13,500.00 
11/24/2009BHPCSP Margin UsedCSP 200 BHP @ 67.50 ($13,500.00) 
11/24/2009BHPContinued TradeSTO 2 Dec09 67.50 Put @ 0.59Expired $117.10
12/18/2009BHPCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 200 BHP @ -67.50 $13,500.00 
12/28/2009BHPCSP Margin UsedCSP 200 BHP @ 70.00 ($14,000.00) 
12/28/2009BHPNew Cost Basis$17,754.00 200 @ 88.77   
12/28/2009BHPContinued TradeSTO 2 Feb10 70.00 Put @ 1.69Expired $338.60
2/19/2010BHPCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 200 BHP @ -70.00 $14,000.00 
2/22/2010BHPCSP Margin UsedCSP 200 BHP @ 70.00 ($14,000.00) 
2/22/2010BHPContinued TradeSTO 2 Mar10 70.00 Put @ 1.12Expired $223.47
3/19/2010BHPCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 200 BHP @ -70.00 $14,000.00 
3/24/2010BHPCSP Margin UsedCSP 200 BHP @ 70.00 ($14,000.00) 
3/24/2010BHPContinued TradeSTO 2 Aug10 70.00 Put @ 3.09  $618.57
8/20/2010BHP Totals ($17,754.00)$4,622.74
DTE732 Percent Income/Annualized 26.04%12.98%

AXP - Adjustment




The following adjustment was made today on American Express (AXP). All prices include IB commissions.







DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
3/24/2010AXPCSP Margin UsedCSP 200 AXP @ 38.00 ($7,600.00) 
3/24/2010AXPContinued TradeSTO 2 May10 38.00 Put @ 0.86  $172.57


Current Position Summary





Cost Basis$13,600.00
Income Generated$3,607.74
Percent Income Generated26.53%
Annualized Income Generated10.70%
Net Profit If Assigned($2,392.26)
Percent Return If Assigned-17.59%
Annualized Return If Assigned-7.09%
Days Held to Expiration905 days


Trade History






































































DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
11/28/2007AXPInitial Stock PositionBTO 100 AXP @ 56.74Called($5,674.00) 
11/28/2007AXPInitial Call OptionSTO 1 Dec07 55.00 Call @ 3.21Expired $321.00
1/7/2008AXPContinued TradeSTO 1 Feb08 55.00 Call @ 0.69Expired $69.00
2/8/2008AXPDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.18  $18.00
2/21/2008AXPInterim TradeSTO 1 Apr08 50.00 Call @ 0.89Expired $89.00
4/25/2008AXPInterim TradeSTO 1 May08 50.00 Call @ 0.30Expired $30.00
5/9/2008AXPDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.18  $18.00
5/19/2008AXPInterim TradeSTO 1 Jul08 50.00 Call @ 2.65Expired $265.00
7/23/2008AXPInterim TradeSTO 1 Aug08 42.50 Call @ 0.60Expired $60.00
8/8/2008AXPDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.18  $18.00
8/22/2008AXPInterim TradeSTO 1 Sep08 42.50 Call @ 0.28Closed $28.00
9/12/2008AXPBuy Back & Roll OutBTC 1 Sep08 42.50 Call @ -0.16  ($16.00)
9/12/2008AXPInterim TradeSTO 1 Oct08 42.50 Call @ 0.79Expired $79.00
9/23/2008AXPSecond Stock PositionBTO 100 AXP @ 37.26Called($3,726.00) 
9/23/2008AXPNew Cost Basis$9,400.00 200 @ 47.00   
9/23/2008AXPInitial Call OptionSTO 1 Oct08 35.00 Call @ 3.67Expired $367.00
10/20/2008AXPInterim TradeSTO 2 Nov08 27.50 Call @ 1.22Expired $244.60
11/10/2008AXPDividend ReceivedDIV 200 Dividend @ 0.18  $36.00
11/24/2008AXPInterim TradeSTO 2 Dec08 25.00 Call @ 0.54Expired $108.60
12/22/2008AXPInterim TradeSTO 2 Jan09 22.50 Call @ 0.31Expired $61.20
1/27/2009AXPInterim TradeSTO 2 Feb09 17.50 Call @ 0.66Expired $131.20
2/10/2009AXPDividend ReceivedDIV 200 Dividend @ 0.18  $36.00
2/24/2009AXPInterim TradeSTO 2 Mar09 15.00 Call @ 0.34Expired $68.60
3/24/2009AXPInterim TradeSTO 2 May09 17.50 Call @ 0.84Closed $168.60
5/4/2009AXPBuy Back and Roll OutBTC 2 May09 17.50 Call @ -8.90  ($1,779.40)
5/4/2009AXPInterim TradeSTO 2 Jun09 17.00 Call @ 9.49Exercised $1,898.60
5/8/2009AXPDividend ReceivedDIV 200 Dividend @ 0.18  $36.00
6/19/2009AXPOption ExercisedEX 2 Jun09 17.00 Call @ 17.00 $3,400.00 
6/19/2009AXPCSP Margin UsedCSP 200 AXP @ 21.00Closed($4,200.00) 
6/19/2009AXPNew Cost Basis$10,200.00 200 @ 51.00   
6/19/2009AXPInitial Put PositionSTO 2 Jul09 21.00 Put @ 0.29Closed $58.60
7/17/2009AXPBuy Back and Roll Out/UpBTC 2 Jul09 21.00 Put @ -0.06  ($11.00)
7/17/2009AXPCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 200 AXP @ -21.00 $4,200.00 
7/17/2009AXPCSP Margin UsedCSP 200 AXP @ 25.00 ($5,000.00) 
7/17/2009AXPNew Cost Basis$11,000.00 200 @ 55.00   
7/17/2009AXPContinued TradeSTO 2 Aug09 25.00 Put @ 0.70Expired $140.60
8/21/2009AXPCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 200 AXP @ -25.00 $5,000.00 
9/2/2009AXPCSP Margin UsedCSP 200 AXP @ 29.00 ($5,800.00) 
9/2/2009AXPNew Cost Basis$11,800.00 200 @ 59.00   
9/2/2009AXPContinued TradeSTO 2 Oct09 29.00 Put @ 1.08Expired $216.00
10/16/2009AXPCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 200 AXP @ -29.00 $5,800.00 
10/23/2009AXPCSP Margin UsedCSP 200 AXP @ 33.00 ($6,600.00) 
10/23/2009AXPNew Cost Basis$12,600.00 200 @ 63.00   
10/23/2009AXPContinued TradeSTO 2 Nov09 33.00 Put @ 0.50Expired $100.60
11/20/2009AXPCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 200 AXP @ -33.00 $6,600.00 
11/24/2009AXPCSP Margin UsedCSP 200 AXP @ 39.00 ($7,800.00) 
11/24/2009AXPNew Cost Basis$13,800.00 200 @ 69.00   
11/24/2009AXPContinued TradeSTO 2 Dec09 39.00 Put @ 0.52Expired $104.60
12/18/2009AXPCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 200 AXP @ -39.00 $7,800.00 
12/28/2009AXPCSP Margin UsedCSP 200 AXP @ 40.00 ($8,000.00) 
12/28/2009AXPNew Cost Basis$14,000.00 200 @ 70.00   
12/28/2009AXPContinued TradeSTO 2 Jan10 40.00 Put @ 0.67Expired $134.60
1/15/2010AXPCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 200 AXP @ -40.00 $8,000.00 
1/22/2010AXPCSP Margin UsedCSP 200 AXP @ 39.00 ($7,800.00) 
1/22/2010AXPNew Cost Basis$13,800.00 200 @ 69.00   
1/22/2010AXPContinued TradeSTO 2 Feb10 39.00 Put @ 0.84Expired $168.60
2/19/2010AXPCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 200 AXP @ -39.00 $7,800.00 
2/22/2010AXPCSP Margin UsedCSP 200 AXP @ 38.00 ($7,600.00) 
2/22/2010AXPNew Cost Basis$13,600.00 200 @ 68.00   
2/22/2010AXPContinued TradeSTO 2 Mar10 38.00 Put @ 0.83Expired $166.57
3/19/2010AXPCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 200 AXP @ -38.00 $7,600.00 
3/24/2010AXPCSP Margin UsedCSP 200 AXP @ 38.00 ($7,600.00) 
3/24/2010AXPContinued TradeSTO 2 May10 38.00 Put @ 0.86  $172.57
5/21/2010AXP Totals ($13,600.00)$3,607.74
DTE905 Percent Income/Annualized 26.53%10.70%

Monday, March 22, 2010

SYK - Closed




The Stryker Corp (SYK) CSP position expired on Fri and I decided to close the position since the option premiums at the 50.00 strike no longer meet my requirements. All prices include IB commissions.

Position Summary





Cost Basis$5,000.00
Net Profit$367.09
Percent Return7.34%
Annualized Return18.11%
Days Held to Expiration148 days


Trade History























DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
10/22/2009SYKCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 SYK @ 49.00 ($4,900.00) 
10/22/2009SYKInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Nov09 49.00 Put @ 1.16Exercised $115.70
11/20/2009SYKCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 SYK @ -49.00 $4,900.00 
11/20/2009SYKOption ExercisedEX 1 Nov09 49.00 Put @ -49.00 ($4,900.00) 
11/23/2009SYKContinued TradeSTO 1 Dec09 49.00 Call @ 1.34Exercised $133.75
12/18/2009SYKOption ExercisedEX 1 Dec09 49.00 Call @ 49.00 $4,900.00 
12/28/2009SYKCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 SYK @ 50.00 ($5,000.00) 
12/28/2009SYKNew Cost Basis$5,000.00 100 @ 50.00Expired  
12/28/2009SYKContinued TradeSTO 1 Jan10 50.00 Put @ 0.51  $50.75
1/15/2010SYKCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 SYK @ -50.00 $5,000.00 
1/27/2010SYKCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 SYK @ 50.00 ($5,000.00) 
1/27/2010SYKContinued TradeSTO 1 Feb10 50.00 Put @ 0.39Expired $39.45
2/19/2010SYKCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 SYK @ -50.00 $5,000.00 
2/22/2010SYKCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 SYK @ 50.00 ($5,000.00) 
2/22/2010SYKContinued TradeSTO 1 Mar10 50.00 Put @ 0.27Expired $27.44
3/19/2010SYKCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 SYK @ -50.00  $5,000.00
3/19/2010SYK Net Cost/Profit-Loss ($5,000.00)$367.09
DTE148 Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized 7.34%18.11%

BRK.B - Closed




The Berkshire Hathaway Class B (BRK.B) CSP position expired on Fri and I decided to close the position since the option premiums at the 76.00 strike no longer meet my requirements. All prices include IB commissions.

Position Summary





Cost Basis$7,494.00
Net Profit$339.99
Percent Return4.54%
Annualized Return29.57%
Days Held to Expiration56 days


Trade History














DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
1/22/2010BRK.BFirst Stock PositionBTO 100 BRK.B @ 70.94 ($7,094.00) 
1/22/2010BRK.BInitial Call OptionSTO 1 Feb10 72.00 Call @ 1.59Exercised $159.00
2/19/2010BRK.BOption ExercisedEX 1 Feb10 72.00 Call @ 72.00 $7,200.00 
2/22/2010BRK.BCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 BRK.B @ 76.00 ($7,600.00) 
2/22/2010BRK.BNew Cost Basis$7,493.00 100 @ 74.93   
2/22/2010BRK.BContinued TradeSTO 1 Mar10 76.00 Put @ 0.75Expired $74.99
3/19/2010BRK-BCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 BRK-B @ -76.00  $7,600.00
3/19/2010BRK.B Net Cost/Profit-Loss ($7,494.00)$339.99
DTE56 Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized 4.54%29.57%

BDX - Closed




The Becton Dickinson and Company (BDX) CSP position expired on Fri and I decided to close the position since the option premiums at the 75.00 strike no longer meet my requirements. All prices include IB commissions.

Position Summary





Cost Basis$7,500.00
Net Profit$207.99
Percent Return2.77%
Annualized Return18.08%
Days Held to Expiration56 days


Trade History













DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
1/22/2010BDXCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 BDX @ 75.00 ($7,500.00) 
1/22/2010BDXInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Feb10 75.00 Put @ 1.34Expired $134.00
2/19/2010BDXCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 BDX @ -75.00 $7,500.00 
2/22/2010BDXCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 BDX @ 75.00 ($7,500.00) 
2/22/2010BDXContinued TradeSTO 1 Mar10 75.00 Put @ 0.74Expired $73.99
3/19/2010BDXCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 BDX @ -75.00  $7,500.00
3/19/2010BDX Net Cost/Profit-Loss ($7,500.00)$207.99
DTE56 Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized 2.77%18.08%

Sunday, March 21, 2010

CTAS - Closed




The Cintas Corp (CTAS) position was exercised on Fri and the stock was called away for a profit. All prices include IB commissions.

Since the option premiums were too low to continue this position I decided to close it. I'll continue to keep CTAS on my watch list and may re-enter it if/when the option premiums increase.

Position Summary





Cost Basis$2,500.00
Net Profit$95.99
Percent Return3.84%
Annualized Return25.03%
Days Held to Expiration56 days


Trade History













DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
1/22/2010CTASCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 CTAS @ 25.00 ($2,500.00) 
1/22/2010CTASInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Feb10 25.00 Put @ 0.56Exercised $56.45
2/19/2010CTASCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 CTAS @ -25.00 $2,500.00 
2/19/2010CTASOption ExercisedEX 1 Feb10 25.00 Put @ -25.00 ($2,500.00) 
2/22/2010CTASContinued TradeSTO 1 Mar10 25.00 Call @ 0.40Exercised $39.54
3/19/2010CTASAssignedEX 1 Mar10 25.00 Call @ 25.00  $2,500.00
3/19/2010CTAS Net Cost/Profit-Loss ($2,500.00)$95.99
DTE56 Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized 3.84%25.03%

Friday, March 19, 2010

WGO - Adjustment




The following adjustment was made on today on Winnebago Industries (WGO). All prices include IB commissions.







DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
3/19/2010WGOBuy Back and Roll OutBTC 2 Mar10 12.50 Call @ -1.42  ($284.33)
3/19/2010WGOContinued TradeSTO 2 Apr10 12.50 Call @ 1.55  $309.67


Current Position Summary





Cost Basis$6,455.00
Income Generated$2,600.31
Percent Income Generated40.28%
Annualized Income Generated8.49%
Net Profit If Assigned($1,354.69)
Percent Return If Assigned-20.99%
Annualized Return If Assigned-4.42%
Days Held to Expiration1732 days


Trade History
































































DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
7/19/2005WGOInitial Stock PositionBTO 100 WGO @ 34.92Called($3,492.00) 
7/19/2005WGOInitial Call OptionSTO 1 Aug05 35.00 Call @ 1.09Expired $109.00
8/22/2005WGOContinued TradeSTO 1 Sep05 35.00 Call @ 0.44Closed $44.00
9/1/2005WGOBuy Back & Roll OutBTC 1 Sep05 35.00 Call @ -0.06  ($5.50)
9/19/2005WGOContinued TradeSTO 1 Nov05 35.00 Call @ 0.34Closed $34.00
10/3/2005WGODividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.09  $9.00
10/21/2005WGOBuy Back & Roll DownBTC 1 Nov05 35.00 Call @ -0.06  ($5.50)
10/24/2005WGOInterim TradeSTO 1 Nov05 30.00 Call @ 0.24Closed $24.00
11/14/2005WGOBuy Back & Roll UpBTC 1 Nov05 30.00 Call @ -2.66  ($266.00)
11/21/2005WGOContinued TradeSTO 1 Jan06 35.00 Call @ 0.99Expired $99.00
1/9/2006WGODividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.09  $9.00
1/23/2006WGOContinued TradeSTO 1 Mar06 35.00 Call @ 0.44Expired $44.00
3/20/2006WGOSecond Stock PositionBTO 100 WGO @ 29.63Called($2,963.00) 
3/20/2006WGONew Cost Basis$6,455.00 200 @ 32.28   
3/20/2006WGOContinued TradeSTO 2 Jul05 35.00 Call @ 0.69Expired $138.50
4/3/2006WGODividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.09  $9.00
7/10/2006WGODividend ReceivedDIV 200 Dividend @ 0.09  $18.00
7/24/2006WGOContinued TradeSTO 2 Jan07 35.00 Call @ 1.39Closed $278.50
10/9/2006WGODividend ReceivedDIV 200 Dividend @ 0.10  $20.00
12/22/2006WGOBuy Back & Roll OutBTC 2 Jan07 35.00 Call @ -0.16  ($31.50)
12/22/2006WGOContinued TradeSTO 2 Apr07 35.00 Call @ 1.19Expired $238.50
1/8/2007WGODividend ReceivedDIV 200 Dividend @ 0.10  $20.00
4/9/2007WGODividend ReceivedDIV 200 Dividend @ 0.10  $20.00
4/23/2007WGOContinued TradeSTO 2 May07 35.00 Call @ 0.54Expired $108.50
5/21/2007WGOContinued TradeSTO 2 Jun07 35.00 Call @ 0.09Expired $18.50
6/19/2007WGOContinued TradeSTO 2 Jan08 35.00 Call @ 0.94Expired $188.50
7/9/2007WGODividend ReceivedDIV 200 Dividend @ 0.10  $20.00
10/8/2007WGODividend ReceivedDIV 200 Dividend @ 0.12  $24.00
1/24/2008WGOInterim TradeSTO 2 Feb08 22.50 Call @ 0.44Expired $88.60
2/21/2008WGOInterim TradeSTO 2 Apr08 22.50 Call @ 0.79Expired $158.60
4/7/2008WGODividend ReceivedDIV 200 Dividend @ 0.12  $24.00
4/23/2008WGOInterim TradeSTO 2 Jul08 17.50 Call @ 0.49Expired $98.60
7/8/2008WGODividend ReceivedDIV 200 Dividend @ 0.12  $24.00
7/22/2008WGOInterim TradeSTO 2 Sep08 15.00 Call @ 0.40Closed $80.60
9/12/2008WGOBuy Back & Roll OutBTC 2 Sep08 15.00 Call @ -0.06  ($11.00)
9/12/2008WGOInterim TradeSTO 2 Oct08 15.00 Call @ 0.23Expired $46.60
10/6/2008WGODividend ReceivedDIV 200 Dividend @ 0.12  $24.00
10/20/2008WGOInterim TradeSTO 2 Dec08 10.00 Call @ 0.15Expired $30.60
12/22/2008WGOInterim TradeSTO 2 Feb09 7.50 Call @ 0.14Expired $28.60
3/27/2009WGOInterim TradeSTO 2 May09 7.50 Call @ 0.18Closed $36.60
5/4/2009WGOBuy Back and Roll OutBTC 2 May09 7.50 Call @ -0.81  ($161.40)
5/4/2009WGOInterim TradeSTO 2 Jun09 7.50 Call @ 1.14Expired $228.60
8/12/2009WGOInterim TradeSTO 2 Sep09 12.50 Call @ 0.46Closed $92.00
9/18/2009WGOBuy Back and Roll OutBTC 2 Sep09 12.50 Call @ -0.16  ($31.40)
9/18/2009WGOInterim TradeSTO 2 Oct09 12.50 Call @ 1.02Exercised $204.00
10/16/2009WGOOption ExercisedEX 2 Oct09 12.50 Call @ 12.50 $2,500.00 
10/20/2009WGOCSP Margin UsedCSP 200 WGO @ 12.50 ($2,500.00) 
10/20/2009WGOContinued TradeSTO 2 Dec09 12.50 Put @ 0.74Expired $148.60
12/18/2009WGOCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 200 WGO @ -12.50 $2,500.00 
12/28/2009WGOCSP Margin UsedCSP 200 WGO @ 12.50 ($2,500.00) 
12/28/2009WGOContinued TradeSTO 2 Jan10 12.50 Put @ 0.30Exercised $59.10
1/15/2010WGOCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 200 WGO @ -12.50 $2,500.00 
1/15/2010WGOOption ExercisedEX 2 Jan10 12.50 Put @ -12.50 ($2,500.00) 
1/19/2010WGOContinued TradeSTO 2 Feb10 12.50 Call @ 0.70Expired $140.50
2/22/2010WGOContinued TradeSTO 2 Mar10 12.50 Call @ 0.50Closed $99.67
3/19/2010WGOBuy Back and Roll OutBTC 2 Mar10 12.50 Call @ -1.42  ($284.33)
3/19/2010WGOContinued TradeSTO 2 Apr10 12.50 Call @ 1.55  $309.67
4/16/2010WGO Totals ($6,455.00)$2,600.31
DTE1732 Percent Income/Annualized 40.28%8.49%

LM - Adjustment




The following adjustment was made today on Legg Mason (LM). All prices include IB commissions.







DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
3/19/2010LMBuy Back and Roll Out/UpBTC 1 Mar10 26.00 Call @ -3.71  ($371.01)
3/19/2010LMContinued TradeSTO 1 Apr10 29.00 Call @ 1.10  $109.54


Current Position Summary





Cost Basis$9,709.00
Income Generated$1,915.42
Percent Income Generated19.73%
Annualized Income Generated7.24%
Net Profit If Assigned($4,893.58)
Percent Return If Assigned-50.40%
Annualized Return If Assigned-18.51%
Days Held to Expiration994 days


Trade History






















































DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
7/27/2007LMInitial Stock PositionBTO 100 LM @ 91.09Called($9,109.00) 
7/27/2007LMInitial Call OptionSTO 1 Aug07 90.00 Call @ 3.49Expired $349.00
8/20/2007LMContinued TradeSTO 1 Sep07 90.00 Call @ 2.09Expired $209.00
9/24/2007LMContinued TradeSTO 1 Oct07 90.00 Call @ 0.47Expired $47.00
10/15/2007LMDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.24  $24.00
10/25/2007LMContinued TradeSTO 1 Dec07 85.00 Call @ 2.09Expired $209.00
12/31/2007LMDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.24  $24.00
1/7/2008LMInterim TradeSTO 1 Feb08 80.00 Call @ 0.97Expired $97.00
2/21/2008LMInterim TradeSTO 1 Mar08 75.00 Call @ 0.64Expired $64.00
3/25/2008LMInterim TradeSTO 1 Apr08 65.00 Call @ 0.68Expired $68.00
4/7/2008LMDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.24  $24.00
4/23/2008LMInterim TradeSTO 1 May08 65.00 Call @ 0.39Expired $39.00
5/22/2008LMInterim TradeSTO 1 Jul08 60.00 Call @ 0.82Expired $82.00
7/7/2008LMDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.24  $24.00
7/29/2008LMInterim TradeSTO 1 Sep08 45.00 Call @ 1.40Closed $140.00
9/12/2008LMBuy Back & Roll OutBTC 1 Sep08 45.00 Call @ -0.40  ($40.00)
9/12/2008LMInterim TradeSTO 1 Oct08 45.00 Call @ 1.50Expired $150.00
10/20/2008LMInterim TradeSTO 1 Nov08 25.00 Call @ 1.59Expired $159.00
10/20/2008LMDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.24  $24.00
11/24/2008LMInterim TradeSTO 1 Dec08 20.00 Call @ 0.49Closed $49.00
12/18/2008LMBuy Back & Roll OutBTC 1 Dec08 20.00 Call @ -1.51  ($151.00)
12/18/2008LMInterim TradeSTO 1 Feb09 25.00 Call @ 2.14Expired $214.00
1/5/2009LMDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.24  $24.00
2/24/2009LMInterim TradeSTO 1 Apr09 17.50 Call @ 0.43Closed $43.00
4/13/2009LMBuy Back & Roll Out/UpBTC 1 Apr09 17.50 Call @ -2.01  ($201.00)
4/13/2009LMInterim TradeSTO 1 Aug09 20.00 Call @ 3.20Closed $320.30
4/13/2009LMDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.24  $24.00
7/13/2009LMDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.03  $3.00
8/11/2009LMBuy Back & Roll Out/UpBTC 1 Aug09 20.00 Call @ -6.91  ($690.70)
8/11/2009LMInterim TradeSTO 1 Sep09 23.00 Call @ 4.10Exercised $410.30
9/18/2009LMOption ExercisedEX 1 Sep09 23.00 Call @ 23.00 $2,300.00 
9/22/2009LMCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 LM @ 29.00 ($2,900.00) 
9/22/2009LMNew Cost Basis$9,709.00 100 @ 97.09   
9/22/2009LMContinued TradeSTO 1 Nov09 29.00 Put @ 1.40Expired $140.00
11/20/2009LMCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 LM @ -29.00 $2,900.00 
11/24/2009LMCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 LM @ 28.00 ($2,800.00) 
11/24/2009LMNew Cost Basis$9,609.00 100 @ 96.09   
11/24/2009LMContinued TradeSTO 1 Dec09 28.00 Put @ 0.85Expired $85.00
12/18/2009LMCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 LM @ -28.00 $2,800.00 
12/28/2009LMCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 LM @ 29.00 ($2,900.00) 
12/28/2009LMNew Cost Basis$9,709.00 100 @ 97.09   
12/28/2009LMContinued TradeSTO 1 Feb10 29.00 Put @ 1.24Exercised $124.00
2/19/2010LMCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 LM @ -29.00 $2,900.00 
2/19/2010LMOption ExercisedEX 1 Feb10 29.00 Put @ -29.00 ($2,900.00) 
2/22/2010LMContinued TradeSTO 1 Mar10 26.00 Call @ 0.90Closed $89.99
3/19/2010LMBuy Back and Roll Out/UpBTC 1 Mar10 26.00 Call @ -3.71  ($371.01)
3/19/2010LMContinued TradeSTO 1 Apr10 29.00 Call @ 1.10  $109.54
4/16/2010LM Totals ($9,709.00)$1,915.42
DTE994 Percent Income/Annualized 19.73%7.24%

LLY - Adjustment




The following adjustment was made today on Eli Lilly (LLY). All prices include IB commissions.







DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
3/19/2010LLYBuy Back and Roll Out/UpBTC 1 Mar10 35.00 Call @ -1.18  ($118.01)
3/19/2010LLYContinued TradeSTO 1 Apr10 36.00 Call @ 0.79  $78.99


Current Position Summary





Cost Basis$5,203.00
Income Generated$1,361.52
Percent Income Generated26.17%
Annualized Income Generated13.38%
Net Profit If Assigned($241.48)
Percent Return If Assigned-4.64%
Annualized Return If Assigned-2.37%
Days Held to Expiration714 days


Trade History














































DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
5/2/2008LLYInitial Stock PositionBTO 100 LLY @ 49.71Called($4,971.00) 
5/2/2008LLYInitial Call OptionSTO 1 Jun08 50.00 Call @ 1.29Expired $129.00
6/10/2008LLYDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.47  $47.00
7/7/2008LLYContinued TradeSTO 1 Aug08 50.00 Call @ 0.29Expired $29.00
8/22/2008LLYContinued TradeSTO 1 Sep08 50.00 Call @ 0.32Expired $32.00
9/10/2008LLYDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.47  $47.00
9/23/2008LLYContinued TradeSTO 1 Oct08 50.00 Call @ 0.40Expired $40.00
10/20/2008LLYInterim TradeSTO 1 Nov08 40.00 Call @ 0.19Expired $19.00
11/24/2008LLYInterim TradeSTO 1 Jan09 40.00 Call @ 0.39Expired $39.00
12/10/2008LLYDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.47  $47.00
1/29/2009LLYInterim TradeSTO 1 Mar09 40.00 Call @ 0.90Expired $90.30
3/10/2009LLYDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.49  $49.00
3/24/2009LLYInterim TradeSTO 1 Apr09 35.00 Call @ 0.74Expired $74.00
4/21/2009LLYInterim TradeSTO 1 May09 35.00 Call @ 0.49Exercised $49.00
5/12/2009LLYOption ExercisedEX 1 May09 35.00 Call @ 35.00 $3,500.00 
5/13/2009LLYRepurchase Stock PositionBTO 100 LLY @ 35.32Called($3,532.00) 
5/13/2009LLYNew Cost Basis$5,003.00 100 @ 50.03   
5/13/2009LLYInterim TradeSTO 1 Jun09 35.00 Call @ 1.59Expired $159.00
6/24/2009LLYInterim TradeSTO 1 Jul09 35.00 Call @ 0.29Expired $29.00
7/23/2009LLYInterim TradeSTO 1 Aug09 35.00 Call @ 0.49Closed $49.00
8/12/2009LLYBuy Back and Roll OutBTC 1 Aug09 35.00 Call @ -0.11  ($11.00)
8/12/2009LLYInterim TradeSTO 1 Sep09 35.00 Call @ 0.35Expired $35.00
9/10/2009LLYDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.49  $49.00
9/22/2009LLYInterim TradeSTO 1 Oct09 34.00 Call @ 0.19Exercised $19.00
10/16/2009LLYOption ExercisedEX 1 Oct09 34.00 Call @ 34.00 $3,400.00 
10/23/2009LLYCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 LLY @ 34.00 ($3,400.00) 
10/23/2009LLYContinued TradeSTO 1 Nov09 34.00 Put @ 0.99Expired $99.00
11/20/2009LLYCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 LLY @ -34.00 $3,400.00 
11/24/2009LLYCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 LLY @ 36.00 ($3,600.00) 
11/24/2009LLYNew Cost Basis$5,203.00 100 @ 52.03   
11/24/2009LLYContinued TradeSTO 1 Dec09 36.00 Put @ 0.31Exercised $31.25
12/18/2009LLYCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 LLY @ -36.00 $3,600.00 
12/18/2009LLYOption ExercisedEX 1 Dec09 36.00 Put @ -36.00 ($3,600.00) 
12/21/2009LLYContinued TradeSTO 1 Jan10 36.00 Call @ 0.89Expired $89.00
1/19/2010LLYContinued TradeSTO 1 Feb10 38.00 Call @ 0.64Expired $64.00
2/22/2010LLYContinued TradeSTO 1 Mar10 35.00 Call @ 0.48Closed $47.99
3/10/2010LLYDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.49  $49.00
3/19/2010LLYBuy Back and Roll Out/UpBTC 1 Mar10 35.00 Call @ -1.18  ($118.01)
3/19/2010LLYContinued TradeSTO 1 Apr10 36.00 Call @ 0.79  $78.99
4/16/2010LLY Totals ($5,203.00)$1,361.52
DTE714 Percent Income/Annualized 26.17%13.38%

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

ADP - Adjustment




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









DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
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 @ 0.57  $56.99


Current Position Summary





Cost Basis$5,008.00
Income Generated$1,209.38
Percent Income Generated24.15%
Annualized Income Generated15.46%
Net Profit If Assigned$501.38
Percent Return If Assigned10.01%
Annualized Return If Assigned6.41%
Days Held to Expiration570 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 @ 0.57  $56.99
4/16/2010ADP Totals ($5,008.00)$1,209.38
DTE570 Percent Income/Annualized 24.15%15.46%