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In general, a very forgettable month by any standard. I don't blame myself if unforeseen events unfold but only for giving profits back due to my own foolish acts.
Summary of option activities for March 2010:
-- No trades for the first two weeks due to low volatility. The VIX went as low as 15.23. Basically low volatility affects the premium you pay or sell when you deal with options. In the $OEX context, it means the call and put strikes do not "open up" as well and it may difficult to get "even-money" for $10 or $15 spread with 4 weeks to go.
-- Traded the last two weeks.
-- Traded 20 contracts of 520-515-490 1:3:2 BWB
-- Traded 10 contracts of 525-520-490 1:3:2 BWB
-- Traded 20 contracts of 535-530-490/485 1:3:2 BWB
-- Offset the short call on C due to massive move upwards
-- Re-collar GS for a $5 move upwards
-- Bought back the GS 185 short call and sold the GS 175 call due to the SEC litigation
-- Total profit is $2,541 on options-related transactions (that excludes stocks and bonds)
-- dream
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