Closed (BTU) January 2009 covered call position

The (BTU) January 2009 covered calls position was closed on January 16, 2009. Here are the details.

• Closing Transaction Date = 20090116
• Opening Transaction Date = 20081226
• Ticker = (BTU)
• Opening Trade Details (Num shares, Price per share, Option strike price, Option premium, Initial investment) = (1000, 21.75, 20.0, 3.0, 18750.0)

The position was closed because options expired in the money and were called away.

Stock Leg (Sell)

• Number of shares sold = 1000
• Option strike price = 20.0
• Total money received = 20000.0

Option Leg (Buy)

• Call Symbol = BNUAD
• Strike price = 20.0
• Strike date = 20090116
• Total money spent = 0.0

Return on investment

• Initial investment = 18750.0
• Absolute returns = 1250.0
• Percentage returns = 6.66%

Detailed Calculations & Explanation

Stock Leg (Sell)
Money received = option strike price * number of shares
Money received = 20.0 * 1000 = 20000.0

Option Leg (Buy)
No need to close option position.
Money spent = 0

Transaction
Total money received = Money received - Money spent
Total money received = 20000.0 - 0.0 = 20000.0

ROI calculations
Absolute returns = Total money received - Initial investment
Absolute returns = 20000.0 - 18750.0 = 1250.0
Percentage returns = 100 * (Absolute Returns/Initial investment)
Percentage returns = 100 * (1250.0/18750.0) = 6.66%

The current portfolio details can be accessed here.

Disclaimer: The content of this blog is for informational and educational purposes only. If you invest using information contained here, do so at your own risk. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information, please read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options.

Closed (PRU) January 2009 covered call position

The (PRU) January 2009 covered calls position was closed on January 16, 2009. Here are the details.

• Closing Transaction Date = 20090116
• Opening Transaction Date = 20081222
• Ticker = (PRU)
• Opening Trade Details (Num shares, Price per share, Option strike price, Option premium, Initial investment) = (1000, 26.35, 20.0, 7.4, 18950.0)

The position was closed because options expired in the money and were called away.

Stock Leg (Sell)

• Number of shares sold = 1000
• Option strike price = 20.0
• Total money received = 20000.0

Option Leg (Buy)

• Call Symbol = PRUAX
• Strike price = 20.0
• Strike date = 20090116
• Total money spent = 0.0

Return on investment

• Initial investment = 18950.0
• Absolute returns = 1050.0
• Percentage returns = 5.54%

Detailed Calculations & Explanation

Stock Leg (Sell)
Money received = option strike price * number of shares
Money received = 20.0 * 1000 = 20000.0

Option Leg (Buy)
No need to close option position.
Money spent = 0

Transaction
Total money received = Money received - Money spent
Total money received = 20000.0 - 0.0 = 20000.0

ROI calculations
Absolute returns = Total money received - Initial investment
Absolute returns = 20000.0 - 18950.0 = 1050.0
Percentage returns = 100 * (Absolute Returns/Initial investment)
Percentage returns = 100 * (1050.0/18950.0) = 5.54%

The current portfolio details can be accessed here.

Disclaimer: The content of this blog is for informational and educational purposes only. If you invest using information contained here, do so at your own risk. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information, please read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options.

Closed (GNW) January 2009 covered call position

The (GNW) January 2009 covered calls position was closed on January 16, 2009. Here are the details.

• Closing Transaction Date = 20090116
• Opening Transaction Date = 20090105
• Ticker = (GNW)
• Opening Trade Details (Num shares, Price per share, Option strike price, Option premium, Initial investment) = (5000, 2.83, 2.5, 0.5, 11650.0)

The position was closed because options expired out of money.

Stock Leg (Sell)

• Number of shares sold = 5000
• Price per share = 2.38
• Total money received = 11900.001

Option Leg (Buy)

• Call Symbol = GNWAZ
• Strike price = 2.5
• Strike date = 20090116
• Total money spent = 0.0

Return on investment

• Initial investment = 11650.0
• Absolute returns = 250.00098
• Percentage returns = 2.14%

Detailed Calculations & Explanation

Stock Leg (Sell)
Money received = price per share * number of shares
Money received = 2.38 * 5000 = 11900.001

Option Leg (Buy)
No need to close option position.
Money spent = 0

Transaction
Total money received = Money received - Money spent
Total money received = 11900.001 - 0.0 = 11900.001

ROI calculations
Absolute returns = Total money received - Initial investment
Absolute returns = 11900.001 - 11650.0 = 250.00098
Percentage returns = 100 * (Absolute Returns/Initial investment)
Percentage returns = 100 * (250.00098/11650.0) = 2.14%

The current portfolio details can be accessed here.

Disclaimer: The content of this blog is for informational and educational purposes only. If you invest using information contained here, do so at your own risk. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information, please read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options.

Closed (ROH) January 2009 covered call position

The (ROH) January 2009 covered calls position was closed on January 16, 2009. Here are the details.

• Closing Transaction Date = 20090116
• Opening Transaction Date = 20081224
• Ticker = (ROH)
• Opening Trade Details (Num shares, Price per share, Option strike price, Option premium, Initial investment) = (500, 63.88, 45.0, 22.6, 20640.0)

The position was closed because options expired in the money and were called away.

Stock Leg (Sell)

• Number of shares sold = 500
• Option strike price = 45.0
• Total money received = 22500.0

Option Leg (Buy)

• Call Symbol = ROHAI
• Strike price = 45.0
• Strike date = 20090116
• Total money spent = 0.0

Return on investment

• Initial investment = 20640.0
• Absolute returns = 1860.0
• Percentage returns = 9.01%

Detailed Calculations & Explanation

Stock Leg (Sell)
Money received = option strike price * number of shares
Money received = 45.0 * 500 = 22500.0

Option Leg (Buy)
No need to close option position.
Money spent = 0

Transaction
Total money received = Money received - Money spent
Total money received = 22500.0 - 0.0 = 22500.0

ROI calculations
Absolute returns = Total money received - Initial investment
Absolute returns = 22500.0 - 20640.0 = 1860.0
Percentage returns = 100 * (Absolute Returns/Initial investment)
Percentage returns = 100 * (1860.0/20640.0) = 9.01%

The current portfolio details can be accessed here.

Disclaimer: The content of this blog is for informational and educational purposes only. If you invest using information contained here, do so at your own risk. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information, please read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options.

Closed (AIZ) January 2009 covered call position

The (AIZ) January 2009 covered calls position was closed on January 16, 2009. Here are the details.

• Closing Transaction Date = 20090116
• Opening Transaction Date = 20081223
• Ticker = (AIZ)
• Opening Trade Details (Num shares, Price per share, Option strike price, Option premium, Initial investment) = (1000, 26.2, 22.5, 4.8, 21400.0)

The position was closed because options expired in the money and were called away.

Stock Leg (Sell)

• Number of shares sold = 1000
• Option strike price = 22.5
• Total money received = 22500.0

Option Leg (Buy)

• Call Symbol = AIZAX
• Strike price = 22.5
• Strike date = 20090116
• Total money spent = 0.0

Return on investment

• Initial investment = 21400.0
• Absolute return = 1100.0
• Percentage return = 5.14%

Detailed Calculations & Explanation

Stock Leg (Sell)
Money received = option strike price * number of shares
Money received = 22.5 * 1000 = 22500.0

Option Leg (Buy)
No need to close option position.
Money spent = 0

Transaction
Total money received = Money received - Money spent
Total money received = 22500.0 - 0.0 = 22500.0

ROI calculations
Absolute returns = Total money received - Initial investment
Absolute returns = 22500.0 - 21400.0 = 1100.0
Percentage returns = 100 * (Absolute Returns/Initial investment)
Percentage returns = 100 * (1100.0/21400.0) = 5.14%

The current portfolio details can be accessed here.

Disclaimer: The content of this blog is for informational and educational purposes only. If you invest using information contained here, do so at your own risk. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information, please read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options.

Closed (AA) January 2009 covered call position

The (AA) January 2009 covered calls position was closed on January 16, 2009. Here are the details.

• Closing Transaction Date = 20090116
• Opening Transaction Date = 20090107
• Ticker = (AA)
• Opening Trade Details (Num shares, Price per share, Option strike price, Option premium, Initial investment) = (2000, 10.89, 10.0, 1.25, 19280.0)

The position was closed because options expired out of money.

Stock Leg (Sell)

• Number of shares sold = 2000
• Price per share = 9.43
• Total money received = 18860.0

Option Leg (Buy)

• Call Symbol = AAAB
• Strike price = 10.0
• Strike date = 20090116
• Total money spent = 0.0

Return on investment

• Initial investment = 19280.0
• Absolute return = -420.0
• Percentage return = -2.17%

Detailed Calculations & Explanation

Stock Leg (Sell)
Money received = price per share * number of shares
Money received = 9.43 * 2000 = 18860.0

Option Leg (Buy)
No need to close option position.
Money spent = 0

Transaction
Total money received = Money received - Money spent
Total money received = 18860.0 - 0.0 = 18860.0

ROI calculations
Absolute returns = Total money received - Initial investment
Absolute returns = 18860.0 - 19280.0 = -420.0
Percentage returns = 100 * (Absolute Returns/Initial investment)
Percentage returns = 100 * (-420.0/19280.0) = -2.17%

The current portfolio details can be accessed here.

Disclaimer: The content of this blog is for informational and educational purposes only. If you invest using information contained here, do so at your own risk. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information, please read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options.

Closed (WFC) January 2009 covered call position

The (WFC) January 2009 covered calls position was closed on January 16, 2009. Here are the details.

• Closing Transaction Date = 20090116
• Opening Transaction Date = 20090107
• Ticker = (WFC)
• Opening Trade Details (Num shares, Price per share, Option strike price, Option premium, Initial investment) = (1000, 25.87, 24.0, 2.8, 23070.0)

The position was closed because of safety check.

Stock Leg (Sell)

• Number of shares sold = 1000
• Price per share = 19.93
• Total money received = 19930.0

Option Leg (Buy)

• Call Symbol = WFCAH
• Strike price = 24.0
• Strike date = 20090116
• Number of bought calls = 10
• Call premium = 0.11
• Total money spent = 110.0

Return on investment

• Initial investment = 23070.0
• Absolute return = -3250.0
• Percentage return = -14.08%

Detailed Calculations & Explanation

Stock Leg (Sell)
Money received = price per share * number of shares
Money received = 19.93 * 1000 = 19930.0

Option Leg (Buy)
Money spent = number of bought calls * 100 * call premium
Money spent = 10 * 100 * 0.11 = 110.0

Transaction
Total money received = Money received - Money spent
Total money received = 19930.0 - 110.0 = 19820.0

ROI calculations
Absolute returns = Total money received - Initial investment
Absolute returns = 19820.0 - 23070.0 = -3250.0
Percentage returns = 100 * (Absolute Returns/Initial investment)
Percentage returns = 100 * (-3250.0/23070.0) = -14.08%

The current portfolio details can be accessed here.

Disclaimer: The content of this blog is for informational and educational purposes only. If you invest using information contained here, do so at your own risk. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information, please read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options.

Closed (YHOO) January 2009 covered call position

The (YHOO) January 2009 covered calls position was closed on January 16, 2009. Here are the details.

• Closing Transaction Date = 20090116
• Opening Transaction Date = (20081224)
• Ticker = (YHOO)
• Opening Trade Details (Num shares, Price per share, Option strike price, Option premium, Initial investment) = (2000, 12.32, 11.0, 1.93, 20780.0)

The position was closed because options expired in the money and were called away.

Stock Leg (Sell)

• Number of shares sold = 2000
• Option strike price = 11.0
• Total money received = 22000.0

Option Leg (Buy)

• Call Symbol = YHQAK
• Strike price = 11.0
• Strike date = 20090116
• Total money spent = 0.0

Return on investment

• Initial investment = 20780.0
• Absolute return = 1220.0
• Percentage return = 5.87%

Detailed Calculations & Explanation

Stock Leg (Sell)
Money received = option strike price * number of shares
Money received = 11.0 * 2000 = 22000.0

Option Leg (Buy)
No need to close option position.
Money spent = 0

Transaction
Total money received = Money received - Money spent
Total money received = 22000.0 - 0.0 = 22000.0

ROI calculations
Absolute returns = Total money received - Initial investment
Absolute returns = 22000.0 - 20780.0 = 1220.0
Percentage returns = 100 * (Absolute Returns/Initial investment)
Percentage returns = 100 * (1220.0/20780.0) = 5.87%

The current portfolio details can be accessed here.

Disclaimer: The content of this blog is for informational and educational purposes only. If you invest using information contained here, do so at your own risk. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information, please read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options.

Closed (ZION) January 2009 covered call position

The (ZION) January 2009 covered calls position was closed on January 16, 2009. Here are the details.

• Closing Transaction Date = 20090116
• Opening Transaction Date = (20081226)
• Ticker = (ZION)
• Opening Trade Details (Num shares, Price per share, Option strike price, Option premium, Initial investment) = (1000, 22.09, 20.0, 3.7, 18390.0)

The position was closed because safety check.

Stock Leg (Sell)

• Number of shares sold = 1000
• Price per share = 17.95
• Total money received = 17950.0

Option Leg (Buy)

• Call Symbol = ZNQAU
• Strike price = 20.0
• Strike date = 20090116
• Number of bought calls = 10
• Call premium = 0.05
• Total money spent = 50.0

Return on investment

• Initial investment = 18390.0
• Absolute return = -490.0
• Percentage return = -2.66%

Detailed Calculations & Explanation

Stock Leg (Sell)
Money received = price per share * number of shares
Money received = 17.95 * 1000 = 17950.0

Option Leg (Buy)
Money spent = number of bought calls * 100 * call premium
Money spent = 10 * 100 * 0.05 = 50.0

Transaction
Total money received = Money received - Money spent
Total money received = 17950.0 - 50.0 = 17900.0

ROI calculations
Absolute returns = Total money received - Initial investment
Absolute returns = 17900.0 - 18390.0 = -490.0
Percentage returns = 100 * (Absolute Returns/Initial investment)
Percentage returns = 100 * (-490.0/18390.0) = -2.66%
The current portfolio details can be accessed here.

Disclaimer: The content of this blog is for informational and educational purposes only. If you invest using information contained here, do so at your own risk. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information, please read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options.

Closed (ROH) January 2009 covered call position

The (ROH) January 2009 covered calls position was closed on January 16, 2009. Here are the details.

• Closing Transaction Date = 20090116
• Opening Transaction Date = (20090105)
• Ticker = (ROH)
• Opening Trade Details (Num shares, Price per share, Option strike price, Option premium, Initial investment) = (400, 63.82, 55.0, 12.0, 20728.0)

The position was closed because options expired in the money and were called away.

Stock Leg (Sell)

• Number of shares sold = 400
• Option strike price = 55.0
• Total money received = 22000.0

Option Leg (Buy)

• Call Symbol = ROHAK
• Strike price = 55.0
• Strike date = 20090116
• Total money spent = 0.0

Return on investment

• Initial investment = 20728.0
• Absolute return = 1272.0
• Percentage return = 6.13%

Detailed Calculations & Explanation

Stock Leg (Sell)
Money received = option strike price * number of shares
Money received = 55.0 * 400 = 22000.0

Option Leg (Buy)
No need to close option position.
Money spent = 0

Transaction
Total money received = Money received - Money spent
Total money received = 22000.0 - 0.0 = 22000.0

ROI calculations
Absolute returns = Total money received - Initial investment
Absolute returns = 22000.0 - 20728.0 = 1272.0
Percentage returns = 100 * (Absolute Returns/Initial investment)
Percentage returns = 100 * (1272.0/20728.0) = 6.13%
The current portfolio details can be accessed here.

Disclaimer: The content of this blog is for informational and educational purposes only. If you invest using information contained here, do so at your own risk. Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. For more information, please read the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options.