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Results Week Ending 6/20/25
I had a fantastic week!Check out my latest “Weekly Results” to see how this week’s trades played out—and what you can learn from them. Also, I’m launching something new called “The Grasshopper Project.” Keep an eye out for it—it’s designed to help new traders grow small accounts step by step! 👉 Read more… […]
Sold 1 Put on First Solar
I sold a Put on First Solar (FSLR) because it gapped down this morning. I look for gapping stocks and today’s trade is a lesson on trading opportunities with gapping stocks. 👉 Read more…
Sold 2 Puts on Palantir
I have several positions in Palantir and just added two more via Put options.With the stock trading at $142, I sold two PLTR 6/20/25 $140 puts, receiving a premium of $2.40 per contract, for a total of $480. I entered this position primarily for the premium. However, I’m comfortable being assigned. If that happens, I’ll […]
Results Week Ending 6/13/25
Happy Father’s Day – and a Strong Week in the Market! Check out how my trades performed this week.👉Read more…
Did a Covered Call With Palantir
A few minutes before the close of the market I bought 100 shares of Palantir and sold a 1 contract Call. I sold 1 PLTR 8/15/25 $150 Call for a premium of $11.40 for $1140. I give this trade a Risk Factor 1. I really don’t care if I get assigned or not in 63 […]
Filled on 2 Trades
This weekend is Father’s Day. I was working in the yard all day but before I started I placed 2 trades. I just came into the house and noticed I was filled on both trades. The first is a 3 contract Put with Hood. I sold 3 HOOD 6/20/25 $69.00 Puts for a premium of […]
Filled on Puts Right Before the Close
A few minutes before the closing bell I was filled on 1 Put with Coreweave (CRWV) and 2 Puts with Palantir (PLTR). CRWV is a very hot/volatile stock. With the stock at $162.50 I sold 1 CRWV 6/13/25 $131 Put for a premium of $2. I give this trade a Risk Factor 2 because of […]
Sold 1 Put with Oracle
Oracle (ORCL) is one of the hottest stocks right now. Jefferies raised the Oracle Corporation price target from $190 to $200. The stock hit its year low of $118.86 on April 7th and has been straight up since then. I thought it was a good candidate for a Put so I just sold one. With […]
Sold 4 Puts with Applied Digital
Applied Digital (APLD) is not the strongest company but it is growing. Applied Digital shares have seen increased momentum since the company signed long-term lease agreements with AI hyperscaler CoreWeave Inc (CRWV). APLD hit an all time high of $15.42 on Friday. Today I decided to take a shot at selling Puts. I am in this […]