2010-03-02 14:52
Would have closed AMZN yesterday @2.79 for gain of $600 (28.6%) in 14 days. Sold @ $2700 - $2100 cost Read More
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Discussion of short term trades in options. Options can be calls, puts or spreads & are usually held 1 to 30 days. Close positions when they turn profitable. Trades are identified using technical analysis to determine entry points, some fundamental analysis and current news. Proceeds discussed are gross proceeds. Proceeds = gain per share x 100 shares x # of contracts. There may not be a trade every day, the setup has to there or it is better to wait for another day.
2010-02-26 14:29
Would have closed AMGN Mar 52.50 put for gain of $810 and HD Mar 26 put for $360 gain on Wednesday. YTD = $26770 gain. See website Read More
2010-02-24 14:13
Closed FDX position on Feb 19 for $480 gain in 3 days Read More
2010-02-23 14:22
Would have closed 1/2 of MA call spread on Feb 18, BTC MA MAR 260 call for .18 which was sold (STO) on 1/28 for $9820 gain Read More
2010-02-22 14:21
Would have closed on Wed 2/17:DHR for a $650 gain in 15 daysSBUX for a $390 gain in 10 daysTGT for a $420 gain in 8 days Read More
2010-02-21 17:54
Closed all February options positions by 2/12 for $4200 profit. See details on my website Read More
2010-02-19 14:24
Would have closed BRCM on 2/17 for $440 gain and HON for a $360 gain Read More
2010-01-28 14:24
Would have closed my MRK position yesterday for a .30 gain per share. 10 x 100 x.30 = $300 Read More
2010-01-26 14:32
Yesterday liked the MRK Mar 38 put for 1.45 or less, watching AAPL call position for closing, they had earnings blowout and new product tomorrow Read More
2010-01-25 14:26
Would have closed GS at 2.50 or more for gain of .60 10 contracts x 100 shares = $600 in 9 days. See 1/13 website postWould have closed SLB at 2.90 or more for gain of .80 x 10 contracts x 1… Read More
2009-12-21 14:29
APC (61.15), Anadarko Petroleum, Independent Oil & Gas, ma cross, stochastics cross, macd falling, like the 1/60 put at 1.85 or betterCELG (55.95), Celgene, integrated biopharmaceutical… Read More
2009-12-16 14:22
DVA (61.55), Davita Inc, Specialized Health Services, dialysis services, upside breakout, macd rising, like the 1/65 call at .50 or betterKSS (54.87), Kohl's Corp, Department Store, moderate… Read More
2009-12-15 14:22
RIMM (63.18) Research in Motion, diversified communication services, ma cross, stochastics cross, macd falling, earnings due on Thursday, earnings being squeezed by competition, like the 1/6… Read More
2009-12-11 14:02
COP (50.89), Conoco Phillips, oil and gas, ma cross, stochastics cross, macd rising, like the 1/55 call at .30 or less Read More
2009-12-10 13:58
AAPL, Apple Computer, ma cross, stochastics cross, dmi closing, macd rising, like the Jan 195(B)/Jan 200(S) call spread at 2.35 or betterWAG, Walgreens, retail drugstore business, ma cross… Read More
2009-12-08 01:57
FO (39.89) Fortune Brands, spirits, home & hardware products & golf products, like the 1/40 put at 1.70 or less, ma cross, stochastics cross,spinning topUNH (28.30) United Health Gro… Read More
2009-12-07 14:18
NOC (55.89) Northrup Grumman, defense products, bull flag, macd rising, stochastics cross, spin top, like the 1/60 call at .30 or better Read More
2009-12-03 14:34
APD (84.23) Air Products, supplier of hydrogen and helium, like the 1/85 call at 2.50 or better, bull flag, macd risingDHR (71.86) manufactures professional and medical products, like the 1/… Read More
2009-12-02 14:30
PCAR (38.06) I like the 1/38 call at 1.80 or better, ma cross, stochastics cross, macd rising Read More
2009-11-25 14:15
PENN (27.99), Penn Gaming, owns gaming & Paramutual properties, like the 1/30 call at .80 or better, ma cross, stochastics cross, dojiALXN (44.71), Alexion Pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceut… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Would have closed RIMM yesterday for $1030 gain in 8 days and LLTC on 4/5 for $300 gain. See website www.sweetdreamstradingcompany.com Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Would have closed AAPL Mar 210 call on Friday for $3350 gain (24%) Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Would have closed BHI call spread on 3/9 for $300 gain (67%) in 42 days. See website Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Would have closed URBN yesterday @ 1.70 for gain of $400 (31%)in 30 days Read More
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