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2025 Year-End Results

Full breakdown of 2025 results. $21K+ premium collected, 67% CAGR, +32.51% return vs SPY's +13.15% since June.

Our Approach to the Wheel Strategy and How We Screen for Stocks

A disciplined, data-driven approach to running the wheel on quality names, clear risk filters, and consistent returns, without the hype.

Recap: Trade log for the week of July 6

Back to work after last week's sit-out. $723.08 net premium, 1.35% ROC on $53,500 peak deployed.

BORING PUTS | July 9

The overnight tape is leaning green after a mixed regular session, with semis and energy holding better than the broader market. We booked a fast premium capture today and reset one trade lower and farther out, so tomorrow's board is selective: mostly tech, one consumer discretionary name, and several MIQ reads that still need a clean open.

BORING PUTS | July 8

Market weakness picked up Tuesday, volatility moved higher, and after-hours trading stayed soft in growth while energy held up. We opened one short put, opened and closed a covered call, and collected cash interest. Tonight's watchlist is a mixed list of energy, semis, software, and internet retail.

BORING PUTS | July 7

Futures are holding firm into Tuesday while volatility stays muted, rates are steady, and leadership remains concentrated in tech, consumer discretionary, and financials. The screener is fuller but still uneven, with elevated premium offset by thin cushions, moderate spreads, and several underpriced MIQ reads. We booked a strong profit capture today, so tomorrow's posture is selective rather than aggressive.

BORING PUTS | July 6

Futures are extending gains into the post-holiday Monday while volatility sits subdued and rates remain near 4.5%. The screener is narrow and tech-heavy, with elevated premium but uneven structure. One Strong MIQ read made the board, and three contracts carry Risky labels after wide spreads, thin cushions, or weak trend signals. Good premium, but not a tape to chase into the open.

Recap: Trade log for the week of June 29

No new opening trades in a holiday-shortened week. Cash earned interest, the open put stayed comfortably above strike, and we kept risk unchanged.

BORING PUTS | July 1

The quarter closed with the best index gains since 2020, but overnight futures are fading as US-Iran talks stall and yields push higher. Tonight's screen surfaced four names across tech, comms, and consumer cyclical. All four sit below their moving averages with wide spreads and thin cushion. Waiting for these names to find support before putting capital to work.

BORING PUTS | June 30

Monday rallied hard with tech leading, but the screen only surfaced broken chart structure across tech and energy. All three names sit below their moving averages with wide spreads and thin cushion. Already comfortable with exposure, no reason to force anything here.

BORING PUTS | June 29

Futures point higher into Monday after a rough week that snapped a two-week win streak on AI jitters and chip weakness. Crude is bouncing off the lows near $70 after a 10% collapse and one energy name sitting on its 200-day moving average drew a Risky read on thin cushion and a bearish crossover. Already have communication services exposure from last week's roll, so we pass on the second name. Jobs data lands midweek. Staying patient with plenty of cash.

Recap: Trade log for the week of June 22

Rolled a put down and out for net credit, took a short-dated defensive put that got assigned Friday, and watched one healthcare name rip 4.5% after surfacing on the board all week. $443 in net premium on $44,700 deployed, 0.99% ROC.

BORING PUTS | June 25

Money kept rotating out of tech and into value and defensives, then a blowout MU earnings report sent semis ripping after hours and lifted futures into Thursday's PCE inflation read. Our screen still points at consumer defensive and health care, but both contracts carry wide spreads and thin cushion, so we are flagging them risky rather than clean. We put on one defensive line and stay patient into the number. Comfortably +5% better than SPY YTD, no need to chase here.

BORING PUTS | June 24

A sharp tech and chip selloff pulled the major averages lower and pushed volatility higher, while value and defensive groups held their ground. We took nothing and we are not chasing. A handful of defensive and health care names cleared the screen, so we are logging the board and letting the tape settle before committing capital.

BORING PUTS | June 23

Mega-cap tech led a soft tape lower to start the week while crude came back into play on de-escalation headlines. Premium and breadth stays thin and the board tonight is no different. One healthcare name cleared with a clean setup, but with capital already committed there is little reason to chase. Staying patient.

BORING PUTS | June 22

Markets come back from the Juneteenth break to a fragile U.S.-Iran peace deal, a key inflation print, and chip earnings that could set the tone for the AI rally. Oil ticked back up into the weekend and the VIX is still near 17, so premium stays thin. One communication services name cleared the board, but a wide option spread drew a Risky read. Plenty of cash, and no reason to chase.

One Year Wheeling BORING Names. Here's The Full Breakdown.

One year, 273 trades, 47 names. +35.13% on deployed capital, $28,527 net P/L, -9.93% max drawdown, and currently 90% in cash. Ahead of SPY with a higher Sharpe and a shallower drawdown. Here's the full breakdown of one year running the wheel on boring, profitable companies.

BORING PUTS | June 17

One contract on the screen into 1 DTE with Juneteenth closing the week early. Already positioned in comm services, not adding. Logging the board for visibility.

BORING PUTS | June 16

Rolled the strike up on last night's communication services CSP after the open gap and got filled. Four plays cleared the screen into a Juneteenth-shortened expiry. Most of this weeks's work is already done.

BORING PUTS | June 15

Futures are gapping higher to start a holiday-shortened week after a U.S.-Iran peace deal sent oil tumbling and volatility lower. With Juneteenth closing markets Friday, every contract on the board expires Thursday at three days out. We have plenty of cash ready, yet a risk-on tape with compressing premium argues for patience.

Recap: Trade log for the week of June 8

One trade this week. A short-dated put expired worthless for $94.94 in premium, 0.37% ROC on $25,800 of deployed capital. The tape whipsawed hard but the S&P closed the week essentially flat near 7,384 with VIX still above 20. Portfolio 82% cash and patient.

BORING PUTS | June 11

Thin board tonight. Volatility is elevated, the macro picture is noisy, and we're sitting on cash for a reason. One name with a Strong MIQ read made the cut, but there's no pressure to take it.

BORING PUTS | June 10

Semis swung 11% intraday and VIX hit its highest level since early April. Two names on the board tonight where the trend held up. We started scaling in but 72% of the portfolio is still cash.

BORING PUTS | June 9

Monday bounced back from last week's tech rout but futures are already fading and the ceasefire is hanging by a thread. Eight contracts tonight across financials and tech, four Strong MIQ reads where the trend held up. Cautious, but starting to scale in.

BORING PUTS | June 8

VIX jumped from the mid-16s to above 21 this week and premium finally caught up with reality. One short-DTE play tonight in financials where the trend held up and MIQ reads Strong.

Recap: Trade log for the week of June 1

Two new trades this week. Locked in 69% of max premium for AMAT in two days, right before the stock dropped 9.7% on Friday. $680.65 in new premium, 0.80% ROC on $85,600 peak capital. VIX spiked 40%, portfolio sitting mostly in cash and earning money market interest.

BORING PUTS | June 4

The nine-day streak finally snapped. Tech breadth had been deteriorating underneath the surface for days, and today the rest of the market caught up. Oil is rising, yields are pushing toward 4.5%, and the after-hours tape is ugly. No new risk tomorrow.

BORING PUTS | June 3

Records keep stacking and the S&P just printed its ninth straight green week, but the only short put on tonight's board carries a Risky read with an 11.6% spread in semis. Almost feels like the tape is telling us to be careful here.

BORING PUTS | June 2

All three indexes closed at fresh records and the S&P just put together nine straight up weeks, but Iran is threatening to block the Strait of Hormuz and oil is creeping higher. Two Strong MIQ reads at 16 DTE in semis and basic materials, plus one Risky short-dated name.

+11.17% Wheeling BORING Names YTD. Here Are the Details.

106 trades across QCOM, NVDA, LRCX, GOOG, DG, and others. $9,073 net P/L, 27.6% annualized yield on deployed capital, 72% cash. Full breakdown from the trade log.

BORING PUTS | June 1

Over 70% cash heading into June with the tape sitting at record highs and Sunday night oil spiking on fresh Middle East headlines. ISM Manufacturing lands Monday, nonfarm payrolls close out Friday, and new chip export restrictions could rattle semis at the open. Three Strong MIQ reads and one Risky flag on the board. We have the capital, but we are waiting for the right entries.

Recap: Trade log for May 11 through May 30

Three weeks of choppy action, oil spiking to $108 then crashing to $87, a mid-month equity dip, and we stayed mostly hands-off. Six new trades, $432.91 in premium, 0.97% ROC on $44,600 median capital. Portfolio sits at +11.17% YTD with $9,073.50 net P/L.

BORING PUTS | May 28

IV is running above realized in basic materials with SPY still up 5.4% over the last 20 sessions. One Strong and one Risky MIQ read on the same name, split across two expirations.

BORING PUTS | May 27

SPY is still up 5% over the last 20 sessions and IV is running above realized in tech and consumer cyclicals. Two Strong MIQ reads at 2 DTE lead the watchlist, with two more Risky names we're tracking for context.

BORING PUTS | May 26

Markets were closed today and reopen Tomorrow with the 20-day SPY backdrop still supportive and IV running above realized in both consumer cyclicals and tech. Three Strong MIQ reads surfaced for 4 DTE, all sitting on thin cushions that demand discipline on entry.

BORING PUTS | May 21

The tape snapped a three-session slide with small caps leading and oil pulling back below $100 on Iran deal optimism. One name in tech came through with a Strong MIQ read at two strikes, and the list spans energy, financials, and airlines with elevated IV Rank across the board.

BORING PUTS | May 20

The 30-year yield just hit its highest level since before the financial crisis and the S&P is on its third straight losing session. One name in semis surfaced with elevated IV Rank and wider cushion, but we're staying cautious and keeping sizing tight.

BORING PUTS | May 19

Tech is pulling back for a second straight session as treasury yields hit 15-month highs and geopolitical risk keeps oil elevated. One name in tech surfaced with elevated IV Rank, but we're keeping position sizes tight and staying cautious until the tape proves itself.

BORING PUTS | May 18

Three names on the board for tomorrow, but we are cautious going in. FOMC minutes drop Wednesday, flash PMIs hit Thursday, and the tape is still digesting a strong rally off the April lows. Elevated IV in semis is putting up decent premium, but wide spreads on two of the three reads keep us selective.

BORING PUTS | May 14

Elevated IV in tech is pushing premium higher than usual on short-dated puts. A materials name returns with wider cushion and more room to work. SPY's recent run keeps the backdrop supportive.

BORING PUTS | May 13

We took two contracts off last night's energy and materials list, both worked out and one already closed at 50% max profit. Tonight the scanner surfaced a consumer cyclical name with strong trend structure and an energy name that still needs tighter spreads before entry.

BORING PUTS | May 12

Two commodity-linked names surfaced across energy and basic materials with IV running above realized vol on both. The setups aren't fully there yet, but these are names worth watching as the tape develops. If spreads tighten and structure firms up, the premium is already waiting.

BORING PUTS | May 11

No new positions tomorrow. The tape looks extended after a strong run, geopolitics is still unresolved, and the Warsh transition adds another layer of uncertainty. Sitting at roughly 70% cash and staying patient until the setup improves.

Recap: Trade log for the week of May 4

Both remaining covered-call positions got called away to close the wheel while we opened four new trades across semis and tech. Net realized $1,139 in premium, 1.24% ROC, and the portfolio finished at +9.48% YTD, still ahead of SPY.

BORING PUTS | May 7

Three financials contracts cleared the screener tonight, all on one name at different strikes. IV is running well above realized vol, but cushions are thin across the board and the widest-spread contract flagged Risky on fill quality. Discipline on entries matters more than premium tonight.

BORING PUTS | May 6

Six contracts cleared the screener tonight with semis carrying the board, energy adding one defensive name, and a single industrial cyclical filling out the list. IV ranks are rich, but most cushions sit right at the expected move, so spread quality and discipline matter more than premium.

BORING PUTS | May 5

Iran hit the UAE overnight and the U.S. sank IRGC boats in the Strait of Hormuz. We opened two CSPs in semis today and the screener lit up after the close with ten contracts across five names, heavy on chips with energy showing up on the Hormuz bid.

BORING PUTS | May 4

Mag 7 earnings and the Fed are behind us, but the tape took a hit on the way out. Tech sold off into the weekend, the Hormuz headlines refuse to go away, and Warsh takes over the Fed in a few weeks. Four names on the board with elevated IV after last week's pullback.

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Wheeled QCOM for 3.5 months. It was BORING until it dropped 25%.

A full breakdown of a real wheel trade on QCOM from start to finish, including a 26% drawdown, $7,900 in unrealized losses at the bottom, and the recovery that turned it into a profitable exit.

Recap: Trade log for the week of April 27

Took two short-dated cash-secured puts and rolled covered calls one more week on NVDA and QCOM through the Fed and Mag 7 earnings. Net realized $1,038 in premium, 1.17% ROC, and the portfolio finished the week at +8.72% YTD, now ahead of SPY.

BORING PUTS | April 30

Fed held, Mag 7 reported after the close, and a chip name we have been wheeling for months finally ripped through our covered calls on earnings. Shares look like they will be called away, and that alone gets us close to +7% YTD, ahead of SPY going into May. One short-dated energy name on the board for Friday with a Strong MIQ read on high IV Rank.

BORING PUTS | April 29

Tuesday closed mixed as the tape coiled into Wednesday's Fed decision and the four-of-seven Mag 7 earnings firehose. We took a short-dated put in financials despite the Risky MIQ read, leaning on a Good setup score and intact uptrend. One name still on the board tonight in tech with a Strong MIQ read and IV Rank 95.

BORING PUTS | April 28

Took the energy put we posted last night and the portfolio is now sitting at +4.56% YTD after digging out of the drawdown. Tuesday is the calm before Wednesday's Fed plus Mag 7 doubleheader, with three contracts on the board tonight including one Strong MIQ read in financials.

BORING PUTS | April 27

Futures are lower Sunday night after Trump scrapped the Pakistan peace talks and Iran boarded two more ships near the Strait of Hormuz. Oil is above $96, Mag 7 earnings start Wednesday, and the Fed decides rates the same day. One energy name on the board with elevated IV.

Recap: Trade log for the week of April 20

Wrote covered calls on three holdings and took two DAL puts in a choppy week of Iran headlines and earnings. Collected $395 in premiums, 0.50% ROC, and the portfolio is now sitting at +3.05% YTD, just fractions of a percent behind SPY.

BORING PUTS | April 23

Wednesday rallied back to record highs on the ceasefire extension, but Iran seized two ships in the Strait of Hormuz and after-hours earnings from Tesla, IBM, and ServiceNow have futures flat to lower heading into Thursday. One name on the board tonight with an acceptable MIQ read.

BORING PUTS | April 22

Tuesday pulled back about 0.6% across the board on Iran ceasefire uncertainty before futures popped on Trump's after-hours extension. Two new positions opened, one from last night's board, and four fresh names hit tonight spanning energy, financials, and communication services.

BORING PUTS | April 21

Monday absorbed the weekend Hormuz scare without breaking, the Nasdaq snapped a 13-day win streak on a shallow dip, and elevated IV across the board finally has premium looking workable. Four names on the board tonight spanning materials, industrials, and tech.

BORING PUTS | April 20

Sunday night already has the tape back on edge. Futures are lower, oil is surging after the Strait of Hormuz closure headlines, and we are staying cautious going into Monday with one name on the board.

Recap: Trade log for the week of April 13

Best week of the year and we barely touched it. Two small scale-in plays, portfolio recovered underneath us, and we withdrew $9,808 from Account 1 for 2025 taxes. Locked in $62 in premiums - 0.12% Return on Capital (ROC).

BORING PUTS | April 16

Three straight days of the tape grinding higher, we closed one position early for over half of max profit, and the play we flagged last night filled clean. More setups on the board for tomorrow but low IV means the premium is not doing anyone favors.

BORING PUTS | April 15

The tape keeps validating, oil is finally cooling off, and we took our first scale-in play today. Still not forcing sloppy contracts, but one more tactical idea is on the board for tomorrow if the spread tightens up.

BORING PUTS | April 14

The tape has validated enough for me to start scaling into new puts again, but oil and Hormuz headlines can still yank things around fast. Better breadth and momentum help, but the bar stays high and I still want honest premium.

BORING PUTS | April 13

Sunday night already has the tape back on edge. Futures are lower, oil is back above $100 after the Strait of Hormuz blockade headline, and we are staying cautious going into Monday.

Recap: Trade log for the week of April 6

Relief rally let us clean up QCOM, DG, and Barrick carryovers, but NVDA turned into a two-step covered call roll as the stock squeezed higher. No new puts, just defense. Locked in $270 in premiums - 0.36% Return on Capital (ROC).

BORING PUTS | April 10

The tape still looks better than it did last week, but headline risk and oil can still jerk things around fast. We are staying selective, holding plenty of cash, and only looking at cleaner setups here.

BORING PUTS | April 9

Stocks ripped higher on ceasefire relief and crushed volatility, but oil is already pushing back up overnight. We closed B for about 34% max profit, are back near 60% cash, and are staying cautiously optimistic without getting reckless.

BORING PUTS | April 8

After the close, Trump reportedly pulled back from the immediate Iran threat and tied a two-week ceasefire path to reopening Hormuz. That eases the worst-case oil scare enough to shift the tape back to temporary cautious optimism, but any new put-selling risk still needs shorter timeframes and faster profit-taking.

BORING PUTS | April 7

Oil and Iran headlines are still keeping a risk premium in the tape, but the setup is starting to improve as SPY hovers near its 200D SMA and several large-cap leaders begin reclaiming their 20D lines. That is not a full risk-on signal yet, but it is real evidence that the market is trying to stabilize.

BORING PUTS | April 6

Oil is still driving the bus into Monday, and with Trump's Tuesday Hormuz deadline keeping a risk premium in the tape, we are still not taking new risk while we watch SPY for consecutive closes above the 20D SMA.

Recap: Trade log for the week of March 30

Holiday-shortened relief rally let us clean up short dated carryovers and re-sell calls into strength. Ran a quick FCX put and reset QCOM and NVDA. Locked in $285 in premiums - 0.34% Return on Capital (ROC).

BORING PUTS | April 2

Stocks spent April 1 leaning into de-escalation hopes, but that story got hit after the bell when Trump kept the pressure on Iran and gave traders no real end date. Now the 4/2 setup looks tougher, with higher oil and weaker futures putting risk appetite back on defense.

BORING PUTS | April 1

The market bounced hard, with yields easing and tech getting some relief, but with oil still elevated and the move driven by headlines, it still feels more like a short-term bounce than a real trend change.

BORING PUTS | March 31

We got a cautious bounce to start the week, but it still looks more like a temporary bounce than real buying, so we are staying in defense mode and managing what we already have.

BORING PUTS | March 30

The market still is not giving us much to work with. SPY leading lower, and price action across the other major indexes continues to feel heavy after another stretch of choppy trading.

Recap: Trade log for the week of March 23

Another defensive week as oil pushed back up to $100 and tech stayed under pressure. Rolled FCX down and out, rolled DG and QCOM covered calls, and reset NVDA on Friday. Locked in $728 in premiums - 0.81% Return on Capital (ROC).

BORING PUTS | March 26

Market chopped sideways after the relief rally, tech tried to bounce, but we still want to see SPY reclaim the 200D and 20D EMA before getting more aggressive.

BORING PUTS | March 25

Ceasefire headlines cooled the Iran bid, oil broke hard, but this still looks like a stay defensive tape until the market proves it can hold.

BORING PUTS | March 24

Today's rally helped, but it does not change the plan. We are still staying patient and playing defense with current positions while the Iran situation and broader market settle down.

BORING PUTS | March 23

Still no new positions this week. The market has not shown enough signs of stabilizing for us to press fresh risk, so we're staying sidelined until the tape improves.

Recap: Trade log for the week of March 16

Market tried to bounce early, then rolled over hard again by Friday. Closed the GOOG carryover, got assigned on DG, and sold fresh covered calls on DG, QCOM, NVDA, and SMCI. Locked in $149 in premiums - 0.12% Return on Capital (ROC).

BORING PUTS | March 20

With the S&P 500 at 6,606 and sitting right on its 200SMA, this is not the tape for forcing cash-secured puts. We are sitting on our hands until the market chooses direction, then we will start stalking the best premium-selling candidates that show up after the move.

BORING PUTS | March 19

Market still stuck in a range after Fed tone, nothing breaks but nothing really sells either so premium keeps flowing.

BORING PUTS | March 18

Market refuses to break either way, chop continues and premium sellers quietly keep getting paid.

BORING PUTS | March 17

Oil pulled back slightly but Hormuz is still closed and there's no diplomatic timeline. Energy premiums remain elevated.

BORING PUTS | March 16

Friday's close was ugly across the board. Small caps getting wrecked, mega-cap tech can't catch a bid, and oil is doing all the heavy lifting. Not the time to be a hero with position sizing.

Recap: Trade log for the week of March 9

Third straight down week for markets as the Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens. Cleaned up carryovers, opened a new CSP, and kept CCs working on NVDA, QCOM, and SMCI. Locked in $311 in premiums - 0.25% Return on Capital (ROC).

BORING PUTS | March 12

Premium is still there if you're willing to be patient. A lot of quality names are pulling back into more neutral RSI zones, which is giving wheel traders a few reasonable entries without chasing.

BORING PUTS | March 11

Oil faded on the heaviest strikes yet and HSBC says the worst is priced in. CPI drops this morning and Aramco's CEO is warning about catastrophic supply risk. Mixed signals, decent premiums. We're watching.

BORING PUTS | March 10

Oil touched $120 and pulled back under $91 after Trump hinted the Iran war could wrap up soon. Premiums are still inflated and we're not complaining. Stay patient and pick your spots.

BORING PUTS | March 9

VIX reached 30 Friday, its highest close since October, as the Iran conflict and oil spike keep hammering markets. Indices dropped across the board with small caps taking the worst of it. Premium is juiced right now, but that doesn't mean you full port. Discipline matters more when vol is this elevated.

Recap: Trade log for the week of March 2

Found opportunities in the chaos. Opened CSPs on HAL and FCX as oil surged, and kept covered calls working on NVDA, QCOM, and SMCI. Locked in $556 in premiums - 0.45% Return on Capital (ROC).

BORING PUTS | March 5

S&P clawed back most of Tuesday's losses, Broadcom's guiding AI chip sales past $100B, but crude at $77 and fresh tariff threats keep the bid under downside protection. Good setups if you're not chasing.

BORING PUTS | March 4

Markets sold off on Iran fears but bounced into the close. VIX is still running hot. That means put sellers are getting paid well if you can stay patient and pick your spots.

BORING PUTS | March 3

After early losses linked to war headlines, major indexes recovered late, but oil’s jump and inflation fears suggest elevated implied volatility that could benefit disciplined options sellers.

BORING PUTS | March 2

Geopolitical risk spiked over weekend strikes and retaliation, pushing Treasury, gold, and FX haven demand higher while equities and risk assets are poised for a cautious start. Volatility expectations are rising across major indices. Staying disciplined, not chasing, and focusing on high-probability setups is key in this environment.

Recap: Trade log for the week of February 23

Back on short term offense after two weeks sidelined. Opened CSPs on GOOG and AXP, closed AXP early for a profit, and sold a new NVDA CC post-earnings. Locked in $793 in premiums - 0.86% Return on Capital (ROC).

BORING PUTS | February 26

NVDA crushed estimates, but the move afterwards looked pretty contained. That usually means chop into Thursday unless we get real follow-through from other sectors.

BORING PUTS | February 25

Market’s been choppy all week. Nobody wants to get heavy before NVDA. Right now it’s just wait and see. Let the catalyst hit.

BORING PUTS | February 24

One of the regime filters that kept us sidelined for most of last week has triggered again. We're keeping a close eye on that same $687 SPY level before introducing any new risk.

BORING PUTS | February 23

Gains have been real, but they’re not broad. We’re seeing progress in price without a real surge in participation. Leadership is still concentrated, which keeps traders leaning disciplined and cautious rather than aggressive.

Recap: Trade log for the week of February 16

No new CSPs this week. Regime filters kept us sidelined on fresh risk, so we focused on NVDA covered calls and defending existing positions. Locked in $299 in premiums — 0.67% Return on Capital (ROC).

BORING PUTS | February 19

Still no new CSP names. SPY is getting very close to our $687 trigger, which would let us shift back into offense, but regime filters still keep us sidelined for now.

BORING PUTS | February 18

Still no new CSP candidates. The current regime isn’t in a spot where we’re comfortable opening fresh trades, and we want to see SPY close around $687 before considering new CSPs.

BORING PUTS | February 17

This week we got zero names. Regime isn’t clean, so we’re not trading it. We’ll sit on our hands and wait for better conditions instead of forcing entries. No-trades-Tuesday is what I'll call it...

Recap: Trade log for the week of February 9

Choppy week, one trade. DG stayed on our radar all week and we finally pulled the trigger. Locked in $429 in premiums + returns — 0.77% Return on Capital (ROC).

BORING PUTS | February 12

Stronger jobs took some air out of the rate-cut narrative and the tape cooled. Thursday feels like a positioning day, not a catalyst day.

BORING PUTS | February 11

Nothing feels urgent. Price keeps chopping and that’s been good for people selling time instead of chasing direction.

BORING PUTS | February 10

Retail engagement still decent heading into Tuesday, even with a busy macro and earnings calendar ahead.

BORING PUTS | February 9

Market sentiment improved after last week’s rebound, yet downside premium is holding. That usually means traders are expecting noise and false starts rather than smooth upside.

Recap: Trade log for the week of February 2

A defensive UAL roll became a quick recovery, HPE completed the wheel, and new AEO and FCX positions captured elevated premiums. Locked in $422 in premiums — 0.43% Return on Capital (ROC).

BORING PUTS | February 5

We’ve got a low VIX environment that doesn’t quite match the chop we’re seeing day to day. Until liquidity improves and moves start to make more sense, I’m keeping exposure light.

BORING PUTS | February 4

Big Tech weakness weighed on the market and pulled the indexes lower while gold and silver bounced. Options markets aren’t pricing a ton of panic yet, so this feels like a balance between caution and normal earnings risk.

BORING PUTS | February 3

Cyclicals did the heavy lifting in an otherwise quiet up day. Feels more like selective buying than a broad risk-on push.

BORING PUTS | February 2

Calls are cheap, puts are firm, and put volume is leading as we head into a busy week. That usually means traders are expecting chop or shallow pullbacks, not a clean upside push while macro and earnings noise are still in play.

Recap: Trade log for the week of January 26

ANET & QCOM active management drove premium collection this week as we closed and re-established covered calls to capture elevated IV due to next weeks earnings. Locked in $596 in premiums — 0.54% Return on Capital (ROC).

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BORING PUTS | January 29

Stocks hold steady as earnings come in without rocking the boat. Most of the movement is still stock-specific, not index-wide.

BORING PUTS | January 28

Low vol persists while price action remains contained across the major indexes. It’s been more about managing exposure than pressing for outsized moves.

BORING PUTS | January 27

Price action stays controlled while the real action shifts to single stocks. Indexes move, but not in a way that suggests urgency from either side.

BORING PUTS | January 26

U.S. markets finished mixed last week with the S&P 500 barely moving, leaving traders on edge ahead of major earnings and tariff headlines that could drive early week volatility.

Recap: Trade log for the week of January 19

QCOM took a hit this week after an analyst downgrade rattled shares. Despite the volatility, we pivoted into new CSP opportunities on EQT and DOCN. Locked in $612 in premiums — 0.64% Return on Capital (ROC).

BORING PUTS | January 22

Wall Street rebounded sharply after President Trump scrapped planned tariffs tied to Greenland negotiations, lifting major averages and easing fear-driven selling.

BORING PUTS | January 21

Markets look to stabilize after a sharp selloff tied to renewed U.S.–Europe tariff threats yesterday, with futures indicating cautious upside. Expect elevated implied volatility that could keep options sellers on alert for premium expansion into tomorrow’s open.

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A look at how a strict, systematic process behaves when liquidity tightens and earnings risk rises.

BORING PUTS | January 20 (Public)

A look at how a strict, systematic process behaves when liquidity tightens and earnings risk rises.

Recap: Trade log for the week of January 12

The market spent the week digesting gains, shaking out weak hands with intraday volatility while rewarding disciplined premium sellers. Locked in $622 in premiums — 0.70% Return on Capital (ROC).

BORING PUTS | January 15

Futures point to modest weakness after major banks reported mixed results and tech stocks slid, prompting cautious positioning among volatility sellers ahead of Thursday’s open.

BORING PUTS | January 14

Following a slight retreat from record highs in U.S. indices, traders are seeing a rise in implied volatility in equity index options, pointing to increased hedging activity and positioning ahead of further earnings releases.

BORING PUTS | January 13

U.S. indices feel the pressure from political uncertainty around the Fed chair, boosting demand for protective options while traders eye the CPI and ADP data this week.

BORING PUTS | January 12 (Subscribers)

After a softer-than-expected jobs report, focus shifts to this week’s CPI as traders price a patient Fed and potential rate cuts later in 2026.

BORING PUTS | January 12 (Public)

After a softer-than-expected jobs report, focus shifts to this week’s CPI as traders price a patient Fed and potential rate cuts later in 2026.

Recap: Trade log for the week of January 5

Broad markets advanced and volatility stayed muted into Friday's close, letting theta do the work without major drawdowns. Locked in $572 in premiums — 0.70% Return on Capital (ROC).

Boring PUTS for January 8

Markets retreated from fresh highs as the Dow and S&P saw pullbacks while the Nasdaq showed resilience, leaving broad sentiment cautious ahead of key labor data that could sway volatility into Thursday’s session.

Boring PUTS for January 7

Markets are entering Wednesday with optimism, following fresh record highs in the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq amid broad gains in tech and healthcare.

Boring PUTS for January 6

With U.S. stocks closing higher Monday after energy and financials led gains on Venezuela developments, traders may favor selling premium into expected morning strength.

Boring PUTS for the WEEK of January 5 - January 9

Major indexes finished strong into 2026 after breaking a multi-day skid, led by semis like Nvidia and Intel, setting a constructive tone for Monday's open

Recap: Trade log for the week of December 29

Low liquidity and year-end positioning drove choppy, risk-off trade into December's close before modest rotation and calm flows compressed premiums into 2026. Locked in $115 in premiums — 0.29% Return on capital (ROC).

Boring PUTS for December 30

U.S. stocks pulled back Monday with the Dow, S&P 500 and Nasdaq ending lower, led by weakness in tech stocks and a sharp pullback in gold and silver from recent highs, setting a cautious tone for the final trading session of 2025.

Boring PUTS for the WEEK of December 29 - January 2

Thin trading volumes following Christmas left indexes slightly lower and muted, signaling that options sellers may benefit from time decay if subdued action persists into Monday’s session.

Recap: Trade log for the week of December 22

Early-week caution gave way to a quiet bullish drift into expiration. Vol collapsed, theta did the work, and short premium paid. Locked in $235 in premiums — 0.28% Return on capital (ROC).

Boring PUTS for December 24

Holiday grind higher continues as liquidity thins, markets drift up, vol stays pinned, and put sellers press the edge into year-end.

Boring PUTS for December 23

Major indices opened stronger into the Christmas-shortened session following Monday’s broad advance, with AI and semiconductors fueling optimism and traders pricing in light holiday volume.

Boring PUTS for the WEEK of December 22 - December 26

Major indexes look poised to open higher after Friday’s tech rally capped a two-day rebound; continued strength in AI/largest caps could dampen downside risk for premium sellers.

Recap: Trade log for the week of December 15

Bullish drift into week’s end despite early weakness. Locked in $883.60 in premiums — 1.43% Return on capital (ROC).

Boring PUTS for December 18

Equity futures show mild upside ahead of inflation and jobless claims data, with market participants pricing in a cautious session as options sellers lean into elevated IV and hedge flows around CPI prints.

Boring PUTS for December 17

Volatility Softens but Uncertainty Lingers, Keeping Options Sellers Focused on High-Quality Names and Manageable Deltas.

NO Boring PUTS for December 16

Benchmarks slip amid rotation away from high-beta tech, while implied volatility subtly climbs, offering potential edge to short-dated options sellers early in the session. With that said, no compelling setups meet our criteria today.

Boring PUTS for the WEEK of December 15 - December 19

Post-Selloff Digestion Continues: Indexes Stabilize, Making Room for Disciplined Put Selling.

Recap: Trade log for the week of December 8

Theta Holds Through Volatility: Early-Week Grind Gives Way to Friday Selloff. Locked in $474.36 in premiums — 0.76% Return on capital (ROC).

Boring PUTS for December 11

Shares of Oracle plunged sharply after disappointing quarterly results, wiping out the post-Fed rally and dragging equity futures lower overnight as Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 contracts tumbled. Investors interpreted the tech weakness as risk-off, with broader tech sentiment under pressure after strong rate-cut expectations.

Boring PUTS for December 10

As the market braces for the Fed move, high-beta tech and growth names may remain muted, opening the door for rotational flows into dividend-payers, cyclicals, and covered-call strategies.

Boring PUTS for December 9

With the Federal Reserve expected to cut interest rates midweek, markets sit in cautious mode. The recent run-up in equity-index levels has pushed many names close to technical resistance.

Boring PUTS for the WEEK of December 8 - December 12

Markets Enter Fed Week on Edge as Cut Odds Surge.

Recap: Trade log for the week of December 1

A steady, controlled market grind with muted IV made this a textbook theta-collection week. Locked in $260 in premiums — 0.61% Return on capital (ROC).

Boring PUTS for December 4

Gains in smaller-cap names outpaced mega-cap techs as markets digest mixed signals. That rotation may underpin a preference among some option traders to reduce short-premium risk on high-vol tech names while favoring broader exposure.

Boring PUTS for December 3

With markets rallying on elevated odds of a December rate cut by the Federal Reserve, tech giants lead the charge and put Nasdaq in position for another strong session.

Boring PUTS for December 2

Macro Jitters Persist. Yields Hold Firm, Crypto Still Weak. Short-Dated Options Implied Move Signals Another Choppy Session Ahead

Boring PUTS for the WEEK of December 1 - December 5

Stocks Set to Open December With Cautious Optimism as Tech Leaders Stabilize.

Recap: Trade log for the week of November 24

A surprisingly opportunistic week showed clean emerging trendlines. All systems go next week. CC's earned us $216 in premiums — 0.56% Return on capital (ROC).

Boring PUTS for November 26

AI and semiconductor names continue to lead gains, while thin pre-Thanksgiving liquidity could exaggerate price swings

Boring PUTS for the WEEK of November 24 - November 28

With equities closing near key technical supports and sentiment fragile, structured sellers step in—selling puts with defined risk and predefined collateral.

Recap: Trade log for the week of November 17

Regime filters kept us from selling CSP's. CC's earned us $244 in premiums — 0.46% Return on capital (ROC).

NO Boring PUTS for November 18

The current market conditions suggest a cautious approach towards selling PUTs this week. We will be avoiding selling CSP's until we see more stability.

Boring PUTS for the WEEK of November 17 - November 21

Wall Street braces for Nvidia’s results with implied volatility elevated and options sellers tightening risk after a choppy week.

Recap: Trade log for the week of November 10

A tense, choppy grind for option sellers. Locked in $764 in premiums — 0.71% Return on capital (ROC).

Boring PUTS for November 13

With signs of a looming end to the U.S. government shutdown, cyclical sectors (airlines, industrials) are seeing rotation interest.

Boring PUTS for November 12

With SoftBank selling its ~$5.8 b stake in Nvidia, tech valuations are under fresh scrutiny and the sector is showing early signs of fatigue.

Boring PUTS for November 11

Markets rallied on signs that the federal funding impasse is about to end, lifting risk assets and compressing volatility. For option sellers, this means lower implied volatility and potentially tighter spreads — a scenario where premium extraction gets tougher.

Boring PUTS for the WEEK of November 10 - November 14

Tech/AI heavy names are seeing a brief correction, offering potential entry for disciplined put-sell strategies on rotation plays.

Recap: Trade log for the week of November 3

Patience and restraint pays off for conservative options sellers. Locked in $896 in premiums — 1.09% Return on capital (ROC).

Boring PUTS for November 6

Markets rebounded following a sharp tech sell-off, signalling caution but also opportunity for those selling premium.

Boring PUTS for November 5

A dollar rally and crypto decline are flicking a risk-off switch, even as equities hold.

Boring PUTS for November 4

As strong earnings from mega-caps prop up sentiment, some stocks trade at high implied volatilities. For those selling puts, ensuring adequate cushion (strike distance, collateral) is key — because premium may look tempting but risk of gap remains.

Boring PUTS for the WEEK of November 3 - November 7

With historical seasonality pointing to strong November performance for the S&P 500 and tech stocks after a strong October, market participants are cautiously optimistic.

Recap: Trade log for the week of October 27

Great week for active NVDA options sellers. Locked in $2,637 in premiums — 1.73% Return on capital (ROC).

Boring PUTS for October 30

With Nvidia becoming the first $5 trillion company and the tech momentum strong, bulls are in control — yet options-selling players may be trimming exposure in case a reversal triggers implied volatility.

Boring PUTS for October 29

With inflation running cooler than expected and the Federal Reserve seen as likely to ease policy, tech stocks are pushing higher.

Boring PUTS for October 28

Earnings Week Kick-Off: Big Tech in Focus, Put-Premiums Compress Ahead of Risk Window.

Boring PUTS for the WEEK of October 27 - October 31

Earnings Wall Looms: Mega-Caps Take the Stage as Options Sellers Brace for Q3 Shocks.

Recap: Trade log for the week of October 20

Another solid week carried by premiums from GOOG and NVDA. Locked in $655 in premiums — 0.7% Return on capital (ROC).

Boring PUTS for October 23

Narrow Bull Market Continues but Breadth Weakens – Options Sellers Eye Range-bound Opportunity.

Boring PUTS for October 22

Earnings Surge Revives Risk Bias—Options Sellers Eye Premiums as Tech Momentum Sparks Push Toward Records.

Boring PUTS for October 21

Markets near record highs on trade thaw; options-sellers eye tightening premium ahead of earnings surge.

Boring PUTS for the WEEK of October 20 - October 24

Tech’s still carrying the tape — NVDA and AAPL IVs stay fat enough for short puts, but charts look tired.

Recap: Trade log for the week of October 13

Tech-Led Strength Keeps Indices Resilient While IV Expansion Offered Rich Short-Premium Setups. Locked in a RECORD week of $3,260.28 in premiums + profits — 2.85% Return on capital (ROC).

Boring PUTS for October 16

Mega-caps like MSFT and AAPL are doing all the heavy lifting while smaller names lag. For option sellers, it’s a time to stay selective and keep collateral light.

Boring PUTS for October 15

Trade Fears Reignite: Stocks Slide Amid U.S.-China Tensions, Gold Hits Highs.

Boring PUTS for October 14

Dow Surges 600+ Points, Led by Goldman & Nvidia — Tech, Financials Power Broad Recovery.

Boring PUTS for the WEEK of October 13 - October 17

After last week’s tariff shock rattled futures, option sellers find richer setups in GOOG, AAPL, and industrials holding the line.

Recap: Trade log for the week of October 6

Several last minute assignments after tariff announcements. Locked in $1,170 in premiums — 1.00% Return on capital (ROC).

Boring PUTS for October 9

Options flow splits: momentum in tech (META/NVDA) vs. defensive yield in BAC/WFC/V.

Boring PUTS for October 8

Premiums hold as Big Tech steadies; banks and industrials carry the yield into mid-October.

Boring PUTS for October 7

Q4 Momentum Builds: DELL, UAL, and GE Lead This Week’s Premium Watchlist.

Boring PUTS for the WEEK of October 6 - October 10

Rotation Alert: Defensive & Cyclical Names Likely to See Option Flow Amid Macro Uncertainty.

Recap: Trade log for the week of September 29

A conservative approach was taken this week. Locked in $468 in premiums — 0.50% Return on capital (ROC).

Boring PUTS for October 2

With October catalysts looming, traders load up on premium across banks + big tech.

Boring PUTS for October 1

Ahead of Friday’s jobs report (Oct 3), traders rotate to defense — GS, BAC, WFC puts in focus.

Boring PUTS for September 30

Banks and industrials take center stage: GS & GE premium flows hint at directional bias.

Boring PUTS for the week of 9/29 - 10/3

Volatility Returns as Q3 Earnings, CPI & GDP Reports Loom — GE & FSLR Lead Premium Plays.

Boring PUTS for September 26

Even with today’s muted action, volatility held steady and kept put payouts rich. Traders willing to lean in could find GE, GS, and UAL especially attractive.

Boring PUTS for September 25

After a choppy session and soft close, volatility remains elevated — making setups in WPM, GS, BAC, UAL & FLR more compelling as traders brace for tomorrow.

Boring PUTS for September 24

After Trump’s sharp criticisms of Europe’s energy and immigration policies at the UNGA today, markets are digesting elevated geopolitical risk — putting premiums in BAC, ANET, NVDA, UAL, and WMT into a favorable spot for Sept-26 expirations.

Boring PUTS for September 23

Futures are holding flat Monday night after last week’s Fed-driven rally, keeping put premiums steady in ANET, NVDA, WMT, UAL, and TJX as we move toward late-September and early-October expirations.

Recap: Trade log for the week of September 22

Another week using a larger capital allocation towards NVDA, ANET, and UAL CSPS. Locked in $1500 in premiums — 1.30% Return on capital (ROC).

Boring PUTS for the week of 9/22 - 9/26

Fresh off a Fed rate cut and record highs Friday, put premiums stay elevated in ANET, FSLR, UAL, SCHW, NVDA, and WMT into late-Sept/early-Oct.

Recap: Trade log after the week of September 15

A passive week with large capital allocated towards NVDA and ANET CSPS. Locked in $606 in premiums — 0.58% Return on capital (ROC).

Boring PUTS for September 16

This week’s watchlist highlights steady put premiums in ANET, AXP, UAL, AAPL, WMT, NVDA, and SCHW as volatility holds firm heading into September 19 expirations.

Boring PUTS for 9/15 - 9/19

The market is showing strength heading into September 15. AXP, UAL, ANET, and others are flashing solid put premium setups as volatility remains elevated and earnings season looms.

Recap: Trade log after the week of September 8

An active week managing many positions to lock in $1,696.19 In Premiums — 1.61% Return on capital (ROC).

Boring PUTS for September 11th

Markets head into September 11 with strong momentum, as today’s premium opportunities in names like AXP, NVDA, and ETN set the tone for another active session of cash-secured put selling.

Boring PUTS for September 10th

Major U.S. indices — including the Dow, S&P 500, and Nasdaq — closed at fresh record highs today, riding on renewed optimism around an expected Fed rate cut and easing macro pressures.

Boring stocks we're looking to sell PUTS for on September 9th

A modest Monday sets a calm canvas for selling CSP's on boring stocks.

Boring stocks we're looking to sell PUTS for the week of September 8

Selling Cash-Secured Puts as Markets Anticipate Fed’s First Rate Cut in Nine Months (Week of September 8).

Recap: PUTS We Sold the week of September 1

$870 In Premiums — 1.05% Return-On-Capital (ROC) Despite September’s Fragile Start.

Boring stocks we're looking to sell PUTS for the week of September 1

Selling Cash-Secured Puts as Markets Brace for Fed Labor Shocks and Tariff Crossfire Ahead of NFP (Week of September 1).

Boring stocks we're looking to sell PUTS for the week of August 18

Selling Cash-Secured Puts as Markets Read Retail Earnings and Jackson Hole Rip an Uncertain Fed Tune (Week of August 18).