{"id":15675,"date":"2025-07-20T22:45:05","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T02:45:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mainstbeatswallst.com\/?page_id=15675"},"modified":"2025-07-20T22:45:05","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T02:45:05","slug":"results-week-ending-7-18-25","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mainstbeatswallst.com\/?page_id=15675","title":{"rendered":"Results Week Ending 7\/18\/25"},"content":{"rendered":"

I had a fantastic week!<\/strong>
But I can\u2019t take all the credit for it \u2014 or for the recent past few weeks either. The market clearly likes what this administration is doing, and investors are in full-blown FOMO mode.<\/p>\n

That said, I could have had an even better week, but I decided to bail out of a position with Berkshire Hathaway that wasn\u2019t going well. Still, my account is growing despite that hiccup.<\/p>\n

The Grasshopper Project<\/strong><\/em> is also doing great. I really hope Main Street Beats Wall Street<\/em> readers are taking advantage of all the work going into this project \u2014 I\u2019m doing it for you.
You can see all the trades made so far here: \ud83d\udc49 [<\/span>Grasshopper Project Trade History 2025<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Now, let\u2019s take a look at all of this week\u2019s trades:<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Weekly Trades Update<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Sofi Technologies (SOFI)<\/strong><\/p>\n

On June 3rd, I sold 5 SOFI 12\/19\/25 $13 puts. Not long after, the stock went on a nice run. In just six weeks, I was able to lock in $710<\/strong> of the original $935<\/strong> premium.<\/p>\n

I chose to take the $710 and walk away, rather than wait five more months for the remaining $225. Locking in a solid gain made more sense in this market.<\/p>\n

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    6\/3\/25 \u2013 Sell to Open<\/strong> 5 SOFI 12\/19\/25 $13.00 P @ $1.87<\/strong> \u2192 +$935<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    7\/14\/25 \u2013 Buy to Close<\/strong> 5 SOFI 12\/19\/25 $13.00 P @ $0.45<\/strong> \u2192 – $225<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \ud83d\udcb0 <\/strong>Profit: +$710<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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    Berkshire Hathaway (BRK\/B)<\/strong><\/p>\n

    I opened this trade on April 29th, along with two others (which I\u2019m still holding). But just a few days later \u2014 on May 3rd \u2014 Warren Buffett announced he was stepping down as CEO. I should have exited the position right then. The stock has been sliding ever since.<\/p>\n

    Take a look at the candlestick chart when you get a chance \u2014 it\u2019s ugly<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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      4\/29\/25 \u2013 Buy to Open<\/strong> 1 BRK\/B 9\/19\/25 $530.00 C @ $34.48<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      7\/14\/25 \u2013 Sell to Close<\/strong> 1 BRK\/B 9\/19\/25 $530.00 C @ $1.55<\/strong> \u2192 Loss: -$3,293<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      \ud83d\udd3b Loss: -$3,293<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n
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      Nvidia (NVDA) \u2013 Stock Trade<\/strong><\/p>\n

      I decided to take a nice profit from a Nvidia stock position and roll those gains into some LEAPS options.<\/p>\n

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        6\/18\/24 \u2013 Buy<\/strong> 100 Shares NVDA @ $133.40<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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        7\/14\/25 \u2013 Sell<\/strong> 100 Shares NVDA @ $165.00<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        \ud83d\udcb0 <\/strong>Profit: <\/strong>+$3,160<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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        Nvidia (NVDA) \u2013 LEAPS Option<\/strong><\/p>\n

        I owned 2 NVDA 12\/19\/25 $135 Calls. This week I sold one of them to take profit and kept the other for continued exposure.<\/p>\n

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          5\/19\/25 \u2013 Buy to Open<\/strong> 1 NVDA 12\/19\/25 $135.00 C @ $21.20<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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          7\/15\/25 \u2013 Sell to Close<\/strong> 1 NVDA 12\/19\/25 $135.00 C @ $44.00<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          \ud83d\udcb0 <\/strong>Profit: <\/strong>+$2,280<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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          Palantir (PLTR)<\/strong><\/p>\n

          In June I sold 1 PLTR 12\/19\/25 $125 Put. In six weeks, with a jump in the stock, I had over half of the premium locked in. Again, instead of waiting five months for the additional I decided to get out and put the funds to work elsewhere.<\/p>\n

          6\/2\/25 \u2013 Sell to Open<\/strong> 1 PLTR 12\/19\/25 $125.00 P @ $21.50<\/p>\n

          7\/16\/25 \u2013 Buy to Close<\/strong> 1 PLTR 12\/19\/25 $125.00 P @ $10.50<\/p>\n

          \ud83d\udcb0 <\/strong>Profit: +$1100<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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          Nvidia (NVDA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

          I Sold to Close 1 NVDA LEAPS and rolled the cash into 2 new options.<\/p>\n

          5\/27\/25 \u2013 Buy to Open 1 NVDA 1\/15\/27 $135.00 C @ $35.85<\/p>\n

          7\/17\/25 \u2013 Sell to Close 1 NVDA 1\/15\/27 $135.00 C @ $60.00<\/p>\n

          \ud83d\udcb0 <\/strong>Profit: +$2415<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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          First Solar (FSLR) – Covered Call with Assignment<\/strong><\/p>\n

          I bought 100 shares of First Solar to do a Covered Call. A quick $460. ROI of 2.8% in 1 week.<\/p>\n

          7\/11\/25 \u2013 Buy<\/strong> 100 Shares FSLR @ $162.50<\/p>\n

          7\/18\/25 \u2013 Sell on assignment<\/strong>\u00a0100 Shares FSLR @ $165.00 \u2192 Profit +$250<\/p>\n

          7\/14\/25 \u2013 Sell to Open<\/strong> 1 FSLR 7\/18\/25 $165.00 C @ $2.10 (+$210)<\/p>\n

          7\/18\/25 \u2013 Expired with assignment\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u2192\u00a0Profit +$210<\/p>\n

          \ud83d\udcb0 <\/strong>Profit: +$460<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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          Palantir (PLTR)<\/strong><\/p>\n

          I sold a 4 contract Covered Call without assignment.<\/p>\n

          7\/14\/25 \u2013 Sell to Open<\/strong> 4 PLTR 7\/18\/25 $155.00 C @ $1.00 (+$400)<\/p>\n

          7\/18\/25 \u2013 Expired<\/p>\n

          \ud83d\udcb0 <\/strong>Profit: +$400<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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          Robinhood (HOOD)<\/strong><\/p>\n

          In June I sold 3 HOOD Puts. The stock is on a crazy run and I was not assigned.<\/p>\n

          6\/26\/25 \u2013 Sell to Open<\/strong> 3 HOOD 7\/18\/25 $75.00 P @ $1.55 (+$465)<\/p>\n

          7\/18\/25 \u2013 Expired<\/p>\n

          \ud83d\udcb0 <\/strong>Profit: +$465<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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          The Grasshopper Project<\/strong><\/h2>\n

          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.<\/p>\n

          The project will end on January 31st. If readers enjoy it as a learning tool, I\u2019ll do another one for all of 2026.<\/p>\n

          The Grasshopper Project \u2013 ATM Covered Call w\/Assignment<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

          His & Hers (HIMS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

          I bought 100 shares of HIMS on June 30th and have been selling Calls without assignment. This week I was assigned. This week’s trade was an ATM Covered Call so I made $0 on the stock sale but I kept the premium. ROI +3.0%<\/p>\n

          6\/30\/25 \u2013 Buy<\/strong> 100 Shares HIMS @ $50.00<\/p>\n

          7\/18\/25 \u2013 Sell on assignment<\/strong> 100 Shares HIMS @ $50.00 \u2192 \u00a0Profit $0<\/p>\n

          7\/11\/25 \u2013 Sell to Open<\/strong> 1 HIMS 7\/18\/25 $50.00 C @ $1.53 (+$153)<\/p>\n

          7\/18\/25 \u2013 Expired with assignment \u00a0\u2192 Profit +$153<\/p>\n

          \ud83d\udcb0 <\/strong>Profit: +$153<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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          The Grasshopper Project \u2013 ATM Covered Call w\/Assignment<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

          Pinterest (PINS)<\/strong><\/p>\n

          I bought 100 shares of PINS on July 6th and sold a few Calls without assignment. This week I was assigned. This week I was assigned. This week’s trade was an ATM Covered Call so I made $0 on the stock sale but I kept the premium. ROI +2.2%<\/p>\n

          7\/6\/25 \u2013 Buy<\/strong> 100 Shares PINS @ $36.00<\/p>\n

          7\/18\/25 \u2013 Sell on assignment<\/strong> 100 Shares PINS @ $36.00 \u2192Profit $0<\/p>\n

          7\/14\/25 \u2013 \u00a0Sell to Open<\/strong> 1 PINS 7\/18\/25 $36.00 C @ 80\u00a2 (+$80)<\/p>\n

          7\/18\/25 \u2013 Expired with assignment<\/strong> \u2192 Profit +$80<\/p>\n

          \ud83d\udcb0 <\/strong>Profit: +$80<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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          The Grasshopper Projected \u2013 Cash Secured Put<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

          BigBear.ai (BBAI)<\/strong><\/p>\n

          I had a few bucks left in the account, so I sold a Put on a low-priced stock. With BBAI trading at $7.50, I sold the $6.50 Put for $0.30. Sure, it’s just a $30 gain \u2014 but it represents an ROI of 4.6%<\/strong>. And since it’s a cash-secured Put, there was no actual investment \u2014 just capital held in reserve.<\/p>\n

          7\/14\/25 \u2013 Sell to Open<\/strong> 1 BBAI 7\/18\/25 $6.50 P @ 30\u00a2 (+$30)<\/p>\n

          7\/18\/25 \u2013 Expired<\/strong> \u2192\u00a0Profit +$30<\/p>\n

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          The Grasshopper Project Total Weekly Gain +$260<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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          Total Weekly Gain +$7961<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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          I hope you had a great weekend \u2014 and an even better week ahead. Thanks for following along!<\/p>\n

           <\/p>\n

          \ud83d\udcc8Successful trading,<\/p>\n

          Steve<\/p>\n

          The Options Coach<\/em><\/p>\n

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