I sold 1 FCX December 80 put today in an IRA account.  The transaction netted me $198.25 into the account for an annualized return of 37.14% based upon the strike price and the 24 days left until expiration. I’m a little uneasy about the market (who isn’t) so am being pretty cautious about which stocks [...]

I am not sure if this will be my final blog theme/layout but I know that I did not like the default one that came with this blogging software (WordPress).  This one is at least more pleasing to the eye, mine eye at least. I have another couple that I am looking at so do not be surprised if the theme [...]

I sold 4 Dec 15 ALSK Puts today for $229 into an IRA account.  The stock is a little under water but tends to move around $15.  It pays a good dividend (5.87% at today’s closing price) and I can sell decent calls on it so I won’t mind if it is put to me if the [...]