I bought to open (BTO) 1 Aug11 325 Call on 6/14/11 and sold to close (STO) that Call today, 6/28/11 for a net profit of $158.46 in an IRA account.  This transaction represents a simple return of about 8.65% and an annualized return of about…210.53%. with a holding period of 15 days. I BTO the [...]

Today, 6/27/11, I sold 1 FCX Jul11 50 Covered Call for a net deposit of $82.24 in an IRA account.  My basis for these FCX shares is now 47.21, excluding dividends received.  This transaction represents a simple return of about 1.71% and about 32.88% annualized on my basis with 19 days to expiration. S&P currently [...]

Today, 6/2411, I sold 1 Jul11 TIE 17 Put for a net deposit of $34.24 in an IRA account.  My basis for these TIE shares would be about $16.66 plus transaction costs if they are assigned to me.  This transaction represent a simple return of about 2.00% and an annualized return of about 33.17%. I [...]