Archive for: February 2008

February 18, 2008

Diversification of My Portfolio

Filed under: Account Summary, Finance - 18 Feb 2008

I updated my diversification table on my Current Portfolio page and below.  I’m far too heavy in Tech since options expiration.  What kept me balanced before expiration is no longer part of my account and …

February 17, 2008

My email is down

Filed under: Finance - 17 Feb 2008

If you have a question, post a comment and I’ll repost when iPower fixes their latest issue.

S&P 500 Chart - February 15, 2008

Filed under: Finance, Indices, Stock Charts - 17 Feb 2008

I’m taking the rare break to pat myself on the back today.  If you look at last weekend’s chart of the S&P 500 ($INX) you’ll see I drew the line that acted as a floor and …

February 16, 2008

February Options Expiration

Filed under: Account Summary, Beginners, Finance - 16 Feb 2008

I’ve talked a lot lately about my bad trades, but I am taking a moment to reflect on the good which is most of what I’ve had the past few weeks.  It’s just that one bad trade can beat out a …

February 15, 2008

NVDA Option Assignment

Filed under: Finance - 15 Feb 2008

I’m glad I was planning to take the NVDA 32.50 naked put option assignment.  Someone pulled the trigger on me yesterday, so the shares were assigned this morning.  I received this email from TD Ameritrade:
You have recently been assigned the …

February 14, 2008

BA and NVDA - What Now?

Filed under: Finance - 14 Feb 2008

I rolled the dice with BA and waited for it to pull back before tomorrow’s expiration, but it went the other way, but only briefly.  I was training an assistant this morning when my trade trigger alert hit my cell …

February 13, 2008

ADBE trade

Filed under: Finance, Stock Picks - 13 Feb 2008

I’m sick today, so short on details…

Yesterday while ADBE was making a run, I bought back my two February 35 calls (AEQBG) for a profit of $7.  I though it might pull back some before Friday’s close, but didn’t feel the risk …

February 11, 2008

Apple (AAPL) Stock Chart

Filed under: Finance, Stock Charts, Stock Picks - 11 Feb 2008

My sanity was questioned in some comments last week when I sold a naked put on AAPL.  The charge might be fair, but not because of this trade.  I charted it again …

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