Wednesday, January 25, 2012

TBT - New Position

A new CSP position was established today on ProShares UltraShort 20+ Year Treasury (TBT). All prices include IB commissions.

This is the third position on TBT.

This position represents a new strategy for idle cash. The idea is to earn interest at the current 30 Year Treasury rate (3.12%) or more for a period of 1 year or less. I chose the lowest possible strike and shortest expiration that met the criteria. The 14 strike provides 25% downside protection at the current price through Jan 2013, and is 20% below the 52 week low of $17.28, which also happens to be the lowest close since inception. With interest rates at historic lows, and unlikely to go much lower, this seems like a pretty safe bet and it beats leaving cash in the account at zero interest.

DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
1/25/2012TBTCSP Margin UsedCSP 400 TBT @ 14.00 ($5,600.00) 
1/25/2012TBTInitial Put OptionSTO 4 Jan13 14.00 Put @ 0.57  $229.70

Position Summary

Cost Basis($5,600.00)
Income Generated$229.70
Percent Income Generated4.10%
Annualized Income Generated4.17%
Net Profit If Assigned$229.70
Percent Return If Assigned4.10%
Annualized Return If Assigned4.17%
Days Held to Expiration359 days

NVS - New Position

A new CSP position was established today on Novartis (NVS). All prices include IB commissions.

CriteriaValue
Dividend Champions StatusContender
Years of Consecutive Dividend Increases10
Fair Value Estimate$71.00
Target Buy Price$56.80
Target Margin of Safety20.00%
Actual Buy Price$52.50
Actual Margin of Safety26.06%

DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
1/25/2012NVSCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 NVS @ 52.50 ($5,250.00) 
1/25/2012NVSInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Mar12 52.50 Put @ 1.18  $117.97

Position Summary

Cost Basis($5,250.00)
Income Generated$117.97
Percent Income Generated2.25%
Annualized Income Generated16.08%
Net Profit If Assigned$117.97
Percent Return If Assigned2.25%
Annualized Return If Assigned16.08%
Days Held to Expiration51 days

COP - New Position

A new CSP position was established today on ConocoPhillips (COP). All prices include IB commissions.

CriteriaValue
Dividend Champions StatusContender
Years of Consecutive Dividend Increases11
Fair Value Estimate$85.00
Target Buy Price$68.00
Target Margin of Safety20.00%
Actual Buy Price$67.50
Actual Margin of Safety20.59%

DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
1/25/2012COPCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 COP @ 67.50 ($6,750.00) 
1/25/2012COPInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Mar12 67.50 Put @ 1.31  $130.97

Position Summary

Cost Basis($6,750.00)
Income Generated$130.97
Percent Income Generated1.94%
Annualized Income Generated13.89%
Net Profit If Assigned$130.97
Percent Return If Assigned1.94%
Annualized Return If Assigned13.89%
Days Held to Expiration51 days

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.

CriteriaValue
Dividend Champions StatusChampion
Years of Consecutive Dividend Increases39
Years of Positive Free Cash Flow (last 10 years)10
Fair Value Estimate$68.00
Target Buy Price$54.40
Target Margin of Safety20.00%
Actual Buy Price$52.50
Actual Margin of Safety22.79%

DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
1/25/2012ABTCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 ABT @ 52.50 ($5,250.00) 
1/25/2012ABTInitial Put OptionSTO 1 May12 52.50 Put @ 1.00  $100.12

Position Summary

Cost Basis($5,250.00)
Income Generated$100.12
Percent Income Generated1.91%
Annualized Income Generated6.11%
Net Profit If Assigned$100.12
Percent Return If Assigned1.91%
Annualized Return If Assigned6.11%
Days Held to Expiration114 days

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

SPY - New Position

A new CSP position was established today on SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY). All prices include IB commissions.

This position represents a new strategy for idle cash. The idea is to earn interest at the current 10 Year Treasury rate (2.05%) or more for a period of 1 year or less. I chose the lowest possible strike and shortest expiration that met the criteria. The 85 strike provides 35% downside protection at the current price through Dec 2012, and is at a multi-year support level. This seems like a pretty safe bet and it beats leaving cash in the account at zero interest.

DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
1/24/2012SPYCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 SPY @ 85.00 ($8,500.00) 
1/24/2012SPYInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Dec12 85.00 Put @ 1.63  $162.97

Position Summary

Cost Basis($8,500.00)
Income Generated$162.97
Percent Income Generated1.92%
Annualized Income Generated2.11%
Net Profit If Assigned$162.97
Percent Return If Assigned1.92%
Annualized Return If Assigned2.11%
Days Held to Expiration332 days

BHP - New Position

A new CSP position was established today on BHP Billiton Ltd. (BHP). All prices include IB commissions.

CriteriaValue
Dividend Champions StatusChallenger
Years of Consecutive Dividend Increases9
Fair Value Estimate$100.00
Target Buy Price$70.00
Target Margin of Safety30.00%
Actual Buy Price$70.00
Actual Margin of Safety30.00%

DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
1/24/2012BHPCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 BHP @ 70.00 ($7,000.00) 
1/24/2012BHPInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Feb12 70.00 Put @ 0.46  $45.97

Position Summary

Cost Basis($7,000.00)
Income Generated$45.97
Percent Income Generated0.66%
Annualized Income Generated9.99%
Net Profit If Assigned$45.97
Percent Return If Assigned0.66%
Annualized Return If Assigned9.99%
Days Held to Expiration24 days

BDX - Adjustment

The following adjustment was made today on Becton Dickinson and Company (BDX). All prices include IB commissions.

CriteriaValue
Dividend Champions StatusChampion
Years of Consecutive Dividend Increases38
Fair Value Estimate$98.00
Target Buy Price$80.00
Target Margin of Safety18.37%
Actual Buy Price$80.00
Actual Margin of Safety18.37%

DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
1/24/2012BDXContinued TradeSTO 1 Feb12 80.00 Call @ 0.76  $76.27

Current Position Summary

Cost Basis($8,000.00)
Income Generated$442.97
Percent Income Generated5.54%
Annualized Income Generated7.49%
Net Profit If Assigned$442.97
Percent Return If Assigned5.54%
Annualized Return If Assigned7.49%
Days Held to Expiration270 days

Trade History

DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
5/23/2011BDXCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 BDX @ 80.00 ($8,000.00) 
5/23/2011BDXInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Sep11 80.00 Put @ 1.44Exercised $143.98
9/16/2011BDXCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 BDX @ -80.00 $8,000.00 
9/16/2011BDXStock AssignedEX 1 Sep11 80.00 Put @ -80.00 ($8,000.00) 
9/27/2011BDXContinued TradeSTO 1 Nov11 80.00 Call @ 1.78Expired $177.72
12/30/2011BDXDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.45  $45.00
1/24/2012BDXContinued TradeSTO 1 Feb12 80.00 Call @ 0.76  $76.27
2/17/2012BDX Totals ($8,000.00)$442.97
DTE270 Percent Income/Annualized 5.54%7.49%

Sunday, January 22, 2012

XOM - Closed

The Exxon Mobil Corp (XOM) Jan12 67.50 Put expired and the position was closed. All prices include IB commissions.

Closed Position Summary

Cost Basis$6,750.00
Net Profit$171.17
Percent Return2.54%
Annualized Return11.57%
Days Held to Expiration80 days

Trade History

DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
11/1/2011XOMCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 XOM @ 67.50 ($6,750.00) 
11/1/2011XOMInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Jan12 67.50 Put @ 1.71Expired $171.17
1/20/2012XOMCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 XOM @ -67.50  $6,750.00
1/20/2012XOM Net Cost/Profit-Loss ($6,750.00)$171.17
DTE80 Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized 2.54%11.57%

TEVA - Closed

The Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (TEVA) Jan12 35.00 Put expired and the position was closed. All prices include IB commissions.

Position Summary

Cost Basis$3,500.00
Net Profit$100.98
Percent Return2.89%
Annualized Return18.16%
Days Held to Expiration58 days

Trade History

DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
11/23/2011TEVACSP Margin UsedCSP 100 TEVA @ 35.00 ($3,500.00) 
11/23/2011TEVAInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Jan12 35.00 Put @ 1.01Expired $100.98
1/20/2012TEVACSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 TEVA @ -35.00  $3,500.00
1/20/2012TEVA Net Cost/Profit-Loss ($3,500.00)$100.98
DTE58 Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized 2.89%18.16%

TEVA - Closed

The Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd (TEVA) Jan12 45.00 Call was exercised and the position was closed. All prices include IB commissions.

Position Summary

Cost Basis$4,500.00
Net Profit$231.21
Percent Return5.14%
Annualized Return7.75%
Days Held to Expiration242 days

Trade History

DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
5/23/2011TEVACSP Margin UsedCSP 100 TEVA @ 45.00 ($4,500.00) 
5/23/2011TEVAInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Sep11 45.00 Put @ 1.23Exercised $122.98
9/16/2011TEVACSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 TEVA @ -45.00 $4,500.00 
9/16/2011TEVAStock AssignedEX 1 Sep11 45.00 Put @ -45.00 ($4,500.00) 
11/3/2011TEVAContinued TradeSTO 1 Jan12 45.00 Call @ 0.91Exercised $91.13
12/7/2011TEVADividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.21  $21.49
12/7/2011TEVAWithholding TaxTAX 1 Tax @ -0.04  ($4.30)
1/20/2012TEVAStock CalledEX 1 Jan12 45.00 Call @ 45.00  $4,499.91
1/20/2012TEVA Net Cost/Profit-Loss ($4,500.00)$231.21
DTE242 Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized 5.14%7.75%

SYK - Closed

The Stryker Corp (SYK) Jan12 44.00 Put expired and the position was closed. All prices include IB commissions.

Position Summary

Cost Basis$4,400.00
Net Profit$124.56
Percent Return2.83%
Annualized Return12.76%
Days Held to Expiration81 days

Trade History

DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
10/31/2011SYKCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 SYK @ 44.00 ($4,400.00) 
10/31/2011SYKInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Jan12 44.00 Put @ 1.25Expired $124.56
1/20/2012SYKCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 SYK @ -44.00  $4,400.00
1/20/2012SYK Net Cost/Profit-Loss ($4,400.00)$124.56
DTE81 Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized 2.83%12.76%

STRA - Closed

The Strayer Education Inc (STRA) Jan12 95.00 Call was exercised and the position was closed. All prices include IB commissions.

Position Summary

Cost Basis$9,500.00
Net Profit$881.77
Percent Return9.28%
Annualized Return14.00%
Days Held to Expiration242 days

Trade History

DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
5/23/2011STRACSP Margin UsedCSP 100 STRA @ 95.00 ($9,500.00) 
5/23/2011STRAInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Oct11 95.00 Put @ 3.19Exercised $318.98
10/21/2011STRACSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 STRA @ -95.00 $9,500.00 
10/21/2011STRAStock AssignedEX 1 Oct11 95.00 Put @ -95.00 ($9,500.00) 
11/3/2011STRAContinued TradeSTO 1 Jan12 95.00 Call @ 4.63Exercised $462.97
12/12/2011STRADividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 1.00  $100.00
1/20/2012STRAStock CalledEX 1 Jan12 95.00 Call @ 95.00  $9,499.82
1/20/2012STRA Net Cost/Profit-Loss ($9,500.00)$881.77
DTE242 Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized 9.28%14.00%

SPY - Closed

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) Jan12 96.00 Put expired and the position was closed. All prices include IB commissions.

Position Summary

Cost Basis$9,600.00
Net Profit$109.28
Percent Return1.14%
Annualized Return7.16%
Days Held to Expiration58 days

Trade History

DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
11/23/2011SPYCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 SPY @ 96.00 ($9,600.00) 
11/23/2011SPYInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Jan12 70.00 Put @ 1.09  $109.28
1/20/2012SPYCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 SPY @ -96.00  $9,600.00
1/20/2012SPY Net Cost/Profit-Loss ($9,600.00)$109.28
DTE58 Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized 1.14%7.16%

NUE - Closed

The Nucor Corporation (NUE) Jan12 35.00 Put expired and the position was closed. All prices include IB commissions.

Position Summary

Cost Basis$3,500.00
Net Profit$255.50
Percent Return7.30%
Annualized Return11.01%
Days Held to Expiration242 days

Trade History

DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
5/23/2011NUECSP Margin UsedCSP 100 NUE @ 35.00 ($3,500.00) 
5/23/2011NUEInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Oct11 35.00 Put @ 1.09Expired $108.98
10/31/2011NUEContinued TradeSTO 1 Jan12 35.00 Put @ 1.47Expired $146.52
1/20/2012NUECSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 NUE @ -35.00  $3,500.00
1/20/2012NUE Net Cost/Profit-Loss ($3,500.00)$255.50
DTE242 Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized 7.30%11.01%

NUE - Closed

The Nucor Corporation (NUE) Jan12 40.00 was exercised and the position was closed. All prices include IB commissions.

Closed Position Summary

Cost Basis$4,000.00
Net Profit$403.22
Percent Return10.08%
Annualized Return14.96%
Days Held to Expiration246 days

Trade History

DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
5/19/2011NUECSP Margin UsedCSP 100 NUE @ 40.00 ($4,000.00) 
5/19/2011NUEInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Jun11 40.00 Put @ 0.35Closed $34.98
6/17/2011NUEBuy Back and Roll OutBTC 1 Jun11 40.00 Put @ -0.75  ($75.02)
6/17/2011NUEContinued TradeSTO 1 Oct11 40.00 Put @ 3.54Exercised $353.98
10/19/2011NUECSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 NUE @ -40.00 $4,000.00 
10/19/2011NUEStock AssignedEX 1 Oct11 40.00 Put @ -40.00 ($4,000.00) 
10/20/2011NUEContinued TradeSTO 1 Jan12 40.00 Call @ 0.89Exercised $89.36
1/20/2012NUEStock CalledEX 1 Jan12 40.00 Call @ 40.00  $3,999.92
1/20/2012NUE Net Cost/Profit-Loss ($4,000.00)$403.22
DTE246 Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized 10.08%14.96%

MMM - Closed

The 3M Company (MMM) Jan12 70.00 Put expired and the position was closed. All prices include IB commissions.

Position Summary

Cost Basis$7,000.00
Net Profit$246.95
Percent Return3.53%
Annualized Return10.64%
Days Held to Expiration121 days

Trade History

DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
9/21/2011MMMCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 MMM @ 70.00 ($7,000.00) 
9/21/2011MMMInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Oct11 70.00 Put @ 0.91Expired $90.98
10/31/2011MMMContinued TradeSTO 1 Jan12 70.00 Put @ 1.56Expired $155.97
1/20/2012MMMCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 MMM @ -70.00  $7,000.00
1/20/2012MMM Net Cost/Profit-Loss ($7,000.00)$246.95
DTE121 Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized 3.53%10.64%

MDT - Closed

The Medtronic Inc (MDT) Jan12 38.00 Call was exercised and the position was closed. All prices include IB commissions.

Position Summary

Cost Basis$3,800.00
Net Profit$244.17
Percent Return6.43%
Annualized Return9.73%
Days Held to Expiration241 days

Trade History

DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
5/24/2011MDTCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 MDT @ 38.00 ($3,800.00) 
5/24/2011MDTInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Aug11 38.00 Put @ 1.01  $101.03
8/19/2011MDTCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 MDT @ -38.00 $3,800.00 
8/19/2011MDTStock AssignedEX 1 Aug11 38.00 Put @ -38.00 ($3,800.00) 
9/20/2011MDTContinued TradeSTO 1 Nov11 38.00 Call @ 0.41Expired$0.00$40.98
10/28/2011MDTDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.24  $24.25
11/30/2011MDTContinued TradeSTO 1 Jan12 38.00 Call @ 0.78Exercised$0.00$77.98
1/20/2012MDTStock CalledEX 1 Jan12 38.00 Call @ 38.00 $0.00$3,799.93
1/20/2012MDT Net Cost/Profit-Loss ($3,800.00)$244.17
DTE241 Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized 6.43%9.73%

LOW - Closed

The Lowes Companies Inc (LOW) Jan12 21.00 Put expired and the position was closed. All prices include IB commissions.

Position Summary

Cost Basis$4,200.00
Net Profit$361.66
Percent Return8.61%
Annualized Return12.99%
Days Held to Expiration242 days

Trade History

DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
5/23/2011LOWCSP Margin UsedCSP 200 LOW @ 21.00 ($4,200.00) 
5/23/2011LOWInitial Put OptionSTO 2 Oct11 21.00 Put @ 0.56Expired $112.56
10/31/2011LOWContinued TradeSTO 2 Nov11 21.00 Put @ 0.59Expired $118.55
11/23/2011LOWContinued TradeSTO 2 Jan12 21.00 Put @ 0.65Expired $130.55
1/20/2012LOWCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 200 LOW @ -21.00  $4,200.00
1/20/2012LOW Net Cost/Profit-Loss ($4,200.00)$361.66
DTE242 Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized 8.61%12.99%

LOW - Closed

The Lowes Companies Inc (LOW) Jan12 25.00 Call was exercised and the position was closed. All prices include IB commissions.

Position Summary

Cost Basis$5,000.00
Net Profit$505.26
Percent Return10.11%
Annualized Return12.50%
Days Held to Expiration295 days

Trade History

DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
3/31/2011LOWCSP Margin UsedCSP 200 LOW @ 25.00 ($5,000.00) 
3/31/2011LOWInitial Put OptionSTO 2 May11 25.00 Put @ 0.50Closed $100.57
5/19/2011LOWBuy Back and Roll OutBTC 2 May11 25.00 Put @ -0.28  ($55.44)
5/19/2011LOWContinued TradeSTO 2 Jun11 25.00 Put @ 0.69Closed $138.56
6/17/2011LOWBuy Back and Roll OutBTC 2 Jun11 25.00 Put @ -2.20  ($439.44)
6/17/2011LOWContinued TradeSTO 2 Oct11 25.00 Put @ 2.93Exercised $586.56
10/21/2011LOWCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 200 LOW @ -25.00 $5,000.00 
10/21/2011LOWStock AssignedEX 2 Oct11 25.00 Put @ -25.00 ($5,000.00) 
11/29/2011LOWContinued TradeSTO 2 Jan12 25.00 Call @ 0.87Exercised $174.55
1/20/2012LOWStock CalledEX 2 Jan12 25.00 Call @ 25.00  $4,999.90
1/20/2012LOW Net Cost/Profit-Loss ($5,000.00)$505.26
DTE295 Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized 10.11%12.50%

GE - Closed

The General Electric (GE) position was closed. All prices include IB commissions.

Position Summary

Cost Basis$3,600.00
Net Profit$308.39
Percent Return8.57%
Annualized Return12.92%
Days Held to Expiration242 days

Trade History

DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
5/23/2011GECSP Margin UsedCSP 200 GE @ 18.00 ($3,600.00) 
5/23/2011GEInitial Put OptionSTO 2 Aug11 18.00 Put @ 0.50Exercised $99.16
8/19/2011GECSP Margin ReturnedCSP 2 @ 18.00 $3,600.00 
8/19/2011GEStock AssignedEX 2 Aug11 18.00 Put @ -18.00 ($3,600.00) 
10/25/2011GEDividend ReceivedDIV 200 Dividend @ 0.15  $30.00
10/27/2011GEContinued TradeSTO 2 Dec11 18.00 Call @ 0.40Expired $79.15
12/21/2011GEContinued TradeSTO 2 Feb12 18.00 Call @ 0.50  $99.15
1/20/2012GEBuy Back CallBTC 2 Feb12 18.00 Call @ -1.24  ($248.07)
1/20/2012GESell StockSTC 2 @ 19.08  $3,815.00
1/25/2012GEDividend ReceivedDIV 200 Dividend @ 0.17  $34.00
1/20/2012GE Net Cost/Profit-Loss ($3,600.00)$308.39
DTE242 Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized 8.57%12.92%

FDX - Closed

The FedEx Corporation (FDX) Jan12 67.50 Put expired and the position was closed. All prices include IB commissions.

Position Summary

Cost Basis$6,750.00
Net Profit$182.97
Percent Return2.71%
Annualized Return12.37%
Days Held to Expiration80 days

Trade History

DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
11/1/2011FDXCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 FDX @ 67.50 ($6,750.00) 
11/1/2011FDXInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Jan12 67.50 Put @ 1.83Expired $182.97
1/20/2012FDXCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 FDX @ -67.50  $6,750.00
1/20/2012FDX Net Cost/Profit-Loss ($6,750.00)$182.97
DTE80 Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized 2.71%12.37%

FDX - Closed

The FedEx Corporation (FDX) Jan12 85.00 Call was exercised and the position was closed. All prices include IB commissions.

Position Summary

Cost Basis$8,000.00
Net Profit$1,281.27
Percent Return16.02%
Annualized Return24.16%
Days Held to Expiration242 days

Trade History

DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
5/23/2011FDXCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 FDX @ 80.00 ($8,000.00) 
5/23/2011FDXInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Oct11 80.00 Put @ 2.55Exercised $255.34
10/21/2011FDXCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 FDX @ -80.00 $8,000.00 
10/21/2011FDXStock AssignedEX 1 Oct11 80.00 Put @ -80.00 ($8,000.00) 
10/27/2011FDXContinued TradeSTO 1 Nov11 85.00 Call @ 2.56Expired $255.97
11/30/2011FDXContinued TradeSTO 1 Jan12 85.00 Call @ 2.57Exercised $257.12
1/3/2012FDXDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.13  $13.00
1/20/2012FDXStock CalledEX 1 Jan12 85.00 Call @ 85.00  $8,499.84
1/20/2012FDX Net Cost/Profit-Loss ($8,000.00)$1,281.27
DTE242 Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized 16.02%24.16%

DOV - Closed

The Dover Corp (DOV) Jan12 55.00 Call was exercised and the position was closed. All prices include IB commissions.

Position Summary

Cost Basis$5,500.00
Net Profit$520.32
Percent Return9.46%
Annualized Return14.27%
Days Held to Expiration242 days

Trade History

DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
5/23/2011DOVCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 DOV @ 55.00 ($5,500.00) 
5/23/2011DOVInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Sep11 55.00 Put @ 1.39Exercised $138.98
9/16/2011DOVCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 DOV @ -55.00 $5,500.00 
9/16/2011DOVStock AssignedEX 1 Sep11 55.00 Put @ -55.00 ($5,500.00) 
9/27/2011DOVContinued TradeSTO 1 Nov11 55.00 Call @ 1.27Expired $126.98
11/29/2011DOVContinued TradeSTO 1 Jan12 55.00 Call @ 2.23Exercised $222.97
12/15/2011DOVDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.32  $31.50
1/20/2012DOVStock CalledEX 1 Jan12 55.00 Call @ 55.00  $5,499.89
1/20/2012DOV Net Cost/Profit-Loss ($5,500.00)$520.32
DTE242 Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized 9.46%14.27%

CSX - Closed

The CSX Corporation (CSX) Jan12 21.67 Call was exercised and the position was closed. All prices include IB commissions.

Position Summary

Cost Basis$2,167.00
Net Profit$152.92
Percent Return7.06%
Annualized Return11.82%
Days Held to Expiration218 days

Trade History

DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
6/16/2011CSXCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 CSX @ 21.67 ($2,167.00) 
6/16/2011CSXInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Nov11 21.67 Put @ 0.74Exercised $73.98
11/18/2011CSXCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 CSX @ -21.67 $2,167.00 
11/18/2011CSXStock AssignedEX 1 Nov11 21.67 Put @ -21.67 ($2,167.00) 
11/29/2011CSXContinued TradeSTO 1 Jan12 21.67 Call @ 0.67Exercised $66.98
12/15/2011CSXDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.12  $12.00
1/20/2012CSXStock CalledEX 1 Jan12 21.67 Call @ 21.67  $2,166.96
1/20/2012CSX Net Cost/Profit-Loss ($2,167.00)$152.92
DTE218 Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized 7.06%11.82%

COP - Closed

The ConocoPhillips (COP) Jan12 65.00 Put expired and the position was closed. All prices include IB commissions.

Position Summary

Cost Basis$6,500.00
Net Profit$186.97
Percent Return2.88%
Annualized Return12.96%
Days Held to Expiration81 days

Trade History

DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
10/31/2011COPCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 COP @ 65.00 ($6,500.00) 
10/31/2011COPInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Jan12 65.00 Put @ 1.87Expired $186.97
1/20/2012COPCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 COP @ -65.00  $6,500.00
1/20/2012COP Net Cost/Profit-Loss ($6,500.00)$186.97
DTE81 Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized 2.88%12.96%

BDX - Closed

The Becton Dickinson and Company (BDX) Jan12 65.00 Put expired and the position was closed. All prices include IB commissions.

Position Summary

Cost Basis$6,500.00
Net Profit$108.98
Percent Return1.68%
Annualized Return10.55%
Days Held to Expiration58 days

Trade History

DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
11/23/2011BDXCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 BDX @ 65.00 ($6,500.00) 
11/23/2011BDXInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Jan12 65.00 Put @ 1.09Expired $108.98
1/20/2012BDXCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 BDX @ -65.00  $6,500.00
1/20/2012BDX Net Cost/Profit-Loss ($6,500.00)$108.98
DTE58 Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized 1.68%10.55%

ABT - Closed

The Abbott Laboratories (ABT) Jan12 52.50 Put expired and the position was closed. All prices include IB commissions.

Position Summary

Cost Basis$5,250.00
Net Profit$484.40
Percent Return9.23%
Annualized Return13.69%
Days Held to Expiration246 days

Trade History

DateStockDescriptionTransactionStatusStock InvestmentIncome Generated
5/19/2011ABTCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 ABT @ 52.50 ($5,250.00) 
5/19/2011ABTInitial Put OptionSTO 1 Jun11 52.50 Put @ 0.55Closed $55.34
6/17/2011ABTBuy Back and Roll OutBTC 1 Jun11 52.50 Put @ -0.82  ($81.97)
6/17/2011ABTContinued TradeSTO 1 Aug11 52.50 Put @ 2.19Exercised $219.03
8/19/2011ABTCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 ABT @ -52.50 $5,250.00 
8/19/2011ABTStock AssignedEX 1 Aug11 52.50 Put @ -52.50 ($5,250.00) 
8/24/2011ABTContinued TradeSTO 1 Oct11 52.50 Call @ 1.00Exercised $99.98
10/21/2011ABTStock CalledEX 1 Oct11 52.50 Call @ 52.50 $5,250.00($0.10)
10/24/2011ABTCSP Margin UsedCSP 100 ABT @ 52.50 ($5,250.00) 
10/31/2011ABTContinued TradeSTO 1 Jan12 52.50 Put @ 1.44Expired $144.12
11/15/2011ABTDividend ReceivedDIV 100 Dividend @ 0.48  $48.00
1/20/2012ABTCSP Margin ReturnedCSP 100 ABT @ -52.50  $5,250.00
1/20/2012ABT Net Cost/Profit-Loss ($5,250.00)$484.40
DTE246 Percent Profit-Loss/Annualized 9.23%13.69%