Results Week Ending 7/11/25

I had a nice week, but it could have been better if a few trades had gone a little more in my favor. I’ll explain as I write about the trades. The Grasshopper Project is also moving along nicely. Please follow the project — I’m doing it for you! You can see all the trades made so far here: 👉 [Grasshopper Project Trade History 2025]

Remember, for this project, I’ll stick to just two simple strategies:
✅ In-the-Money (ITM) Covered Calls (Once in a while I do an ATM Covered Call)
✅ Cash-Secured Puts

Both are designed to generate income with controlled risk — perfect for anyone learning to trade.

Now, let’s take a look at all of this week’s trades:

Weekly Trades Update

Nvidia (NVDA)

I was assigned 100 shares of Nvidia as a result of a put I sold. The stock moved up $2.70, and I decided to sell the shares and buy 2 LEAPS options. These LEAPS give me long-term exposure to Nvidia. They expire on Jan 15, 2027. You can read the post I wrote when I made the trade: 👉[Sold 100 Shares NVDA, Bought LEAPS] This is a great post for people who would rather own options than stock.

7/7/25 – Buy 100 Shares NVDA @ $160.00

7/10/25 – Sell 100 Shares NVDA @ $162.70 👉 +$270

💰 Profit:+$270

Core Scientific (CORZ)

On June 30th I bought 200 shares of CORZ at $17 and sold a 2-contract call. I was not assigned, so I sold another 2-contract call (the one below). Again I was not assigned, and now the stock has dipped below $13 per share. This week I’ll try to sell another call, but I might have to go out a little further with my expiration date to get a decent premium.

7/3/25 – Sell to Open 2 CORZ 7/11/25 $18.00 C @ 75¢ (+$150)

7/11/25 – Expired

💰 Profit:+$150

Core Weave (CWRV)

This is a covered call without assignment. This position might turn into a problem. This week the stock dropped all the way down to $125.84. It’s only 100 shares, but I’m way down on the stock right now.

7/3/25 – Sell to Open 1 CWRV 7/11/25 $182.50 C @ $1.60 (+$160)

7/11/25 – Expired

💰 Profit:+$160

Palantir (PLTR)

This was a simple covered call. I own the 400 shares that cover this call as a result of being assigned from selling puts — 200 at $140 and 200 at $142. I’ll watch the stock this week and probably sell more calls.

7/6/25 – Sell to Open 4 PLTR 7/11/25 $145.00 C @ $1.10 (+$440)

7/11/25 – Expired

💰 Profit:+$440

Sofi Technologies (SOFI) – Covered Call with Assignment

On June 25th I bought 200 shares of SOFI at $16.10. I’ve been selling calls, and this week I was called away at $19.

6/25/25 – Buy 200 Shares SOFI @ $16.10

7/11/25 – Assigned 200 Shares SOFI @ $19.00 →  +$580

7/9/25 – Sell to Open 2 SOFI 7/11/25 $19.00 C @ 80¢ (+$160)

7/11/25 – Expired →  +$160

💰 Profit:+$740

BigBear AI (BBAI) – Put with Assignment

I sold 2 puts on BBAI and was assigned at $7.00. I now own these 200 shares.

7/6/25 – Sell to Open 2 BBAI 7/11/25 $7.00 P @ 25¢ (+$50)

7/11/25 – Assigned – Buy 200 Shares BBAI @ $7.00

💰 Profit:+$50

BigBear AI (BBAI) – Put with Assignment

This was another 2-contract put with BBAI. Again, I was assigned.

7/8/25 – Sell to Open 2 BBAI 7/11/25 $8.00 P @ 35¢ (+$70)

7/11/25 – Assigned – Buy 200 Shares BBAI @ $8.00

💰 Profit:+$70

First Solar (FSLR) – Put with Assignment

I sold a put with a strike price of $162.50, and the stock closed at $162.44 — 6¢ below my strike. I’m very comfortable with this stock. I’ll sell a call on Monday.

7/9/25 – Sell to Open 1 FSLR 7/11/25 $162.50 P @ $1.53 (+$153)

7/11/25 – Assigned – Buy 100 Shares FSLR @ $162.50

💰 Profit:+$153

The Grasshopper Project

All trades below are part of the Grasshopper Project. I hope you watch this project closely. My goal is to show how you can grow a small account with low-risk trades. This is the kind of slow-and-steady trading I believe new traders should use to build confidence and consistency.

The project will end on January 31st. If readers enjoy it as a learning tool, I’ll do another one for all of 2026.

The Grasshopper Project – ATM Covered Call

Hims & Hers (HIMS)

On July 3rd I bought 100 shares of HIMS. This is the second call I’ve sold with a nice premium.

7/3/25 -Sell to Open 1 HIMS 7/11/25 $50.00 C @ $1.50 (+$150)

7/11/25 – Expired

💰 Profit:+$150

The Grasshopper Project – Cash Secured Put With Assignment

Core Scientific (CORZ)

I sold a 1 contract Put and was assigned at $15.

7/6/25 – Sell to Open 1 CORZ 7/11/25 $15.00 P @ 42¢ (+$42)

7/11/25 – Assigned – Buy 100 Shares CORZ @ $15.00

💰 Profit:+$42

The Grasshopper Project – ITM Covered Call without Assignment

Pinterest (PINS)

I bought 100 shares of PINS at $16 to sell an ITM $35.50 covered call. The stock closed at $35.42, so I missed assignment by just 8¢. I’ll sell another call on Monday and keep the nice ITM premium of $95.

7/6/25 – Sell to Open 1 PINS 7/11/25 $35.50 C @ 95¢ (+$95)

7/11/25 – Expired

💰 Profit:+$95

The Grasshopper Project Total Weekly Gain +$287

Total Weekly Gain +$2320

I hope you had a great weekend!

 

📈Successful trading,

Steve

The Options Coach

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Grasshopper Project – ITM Covered Call without Assignment

7/6/25 – Sell to Open 1 PINS 7/11/25 $35.50 C @ 95¢ (+$95)

7/11/25 – Expired Closed                                                                                        Profit +$95