Today I STO 2 DSX Dec09 15 Puts for a net deposit of $98.49 in an IRA account.  If put to me my basis for these shares would be 14.51. I already own 300 DSX shares with Call options expiring in Dec09.  If put to me these DSX shares would reduce my average basis.  I [...]

Many of the stocks that I own and write Covered Calls upon also pay dividends.  Dividends happen on a regular basis and add significantly to my annual investment income. Today, 11/3/09, I received notice of the following dividends paid in an IRA account for a total of $62.00: Stock Shares Total Dividend Div per Share [...]

Many of the stocks that I own and write Covered Calls upon also pay dividends.  Dividends happen on a regular basis and add significantly to my annual investment income. Today, 11/2/09, I received notice of the following dividends paid in my Taxable Account and an IRA account for a total of $307.00: Stock Shares Total [...]