Week 20 / Tbilisi Life & NVDA Stock Update: Covered Calls Portfolio +0.9% This Week
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Greetings from Tbilisi, Georgia! Today, we attended the open afternoon at the British International School of Tbilisi. Our kiddo is already in Year 3—time really flies! For the next academic year, the head teacher will be joining us from Wales. So instead of the usual leprechauns, we’ll now be surrounded by dragons and fairies. And with just a few more weeks left, summer will officially come to an end.
Besides that, this week was quite turbulent for our stock portfolio. With the upcoming earnings report for NVDA scheduled next week, there were noticeable price movements. To stay safe, I decided to roll out and forward positions already in the middle of the week. Nevertheless, the week ended strong, and we locked in some nice weekly gains for the portfolio.
As of August 22, 2025, our covered call stock portfolio stood at $8,353, what is a decent increase of +0.9% if compared to previous week (+$74). While Year-to-date, we our portfolio is +6.94%. Awesome!
This week, we collected $112 from selling options, what is well above my goal to generate at least 1% weekly in options premium (1.34…
Week 19 / $155 from NVDA & UBER Trades, Margin Debt Payoff in Sight
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Greetings from Tsikhisdziri, Georgia! This week, we decided to extend our holiday with a five-day stay at a friend’s aparthotel on the Black Sea, near Batumi, after returning from Thessaloniki. Life is beautiful.
Besides that, it was another great week for my covered call stock portfolio, with exotic Swedish SEB Bank, Finnish Neste, and BMY put options expiring worthless — bringing me back to trading NVDA options.
As of August 15, 2025, our covered call stock portfolio stood at $8,278, what is a decent increase of +2.07% if compared to previous week (+$168). While Year-to-date, we are already at +5.99%. Awesome!
This week, we collected $155 from selling options, what is well above my goal to generate at least 1% weekly in options premium (1.87% this week).
Our portfolio remains concentrated around NVDA stock.
I'm currently holding one covered call on NVDA with a $113 strike price expiring on December 19, which is significantly deep in the money. If we allow the shares to be called away at expiry, this would lock…
Week 18 / 40th Birthday in Thessaloniki: BMY Credit Spreads, and a Heineken Twist
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Greetings from Thessaloniki, Greece! This week, I’m celebrating my 40th birthday surrounded by fine cuisine, a light sea breeze, and surprisingly good house wine. If there’s a hidden gem in Europe, Thessaloniki is certainly one of them.
Travel brings inspiration—and new ideas. This week was one of those moments. I took a step back from my usual NVDA trades and instead opened new positions in Heineken and BMY. The result? Additional EUR income and an increased USD allocation in our dividend stock portfolio.
As of August 8, 2025, our covered call stock portfolio stood at $8,100, what is a decent increase of +3.85% if compared to previous week (+$300). While Year-to-date, we are already on positive +4.78%. Awesome!
This week, we collected $118 from selling options, what is above my goal to generate at least 1% weekly in options premium (1.45% this week).
Our portfolio remains concentrated around NVDA stock.
I'm currently holding one covered call on NVDA with a $113 strike price expiring on December 19…
Week 17 / Boring but Profitable: Weekly NVDA Credit Spread Expires Worthless, Again
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As of August 1, 2025, our covered call stock portfolio stood at $7,810, what is a slight decrease of -0.4% if compared to previous week (-$31). While Year-to-date, we are still in positive territory with +1.69%. Awesome!
To be fully transparent, our portfolio's value is also influenced by EUR/USD exchange rate fluctuations. With the U.S. dollar strengthening to 1.15 against the euro, we experienced a decline in value when measured in dollar terms.
Aside from that, it was another boring week - our NVDA credit spread expired worthless, and we opened a new weekly credit spread. Boring is good; excitement often means risk.
This week, we collected $46 from selling options, what is below my goal to generate at least 1% weekly in options premium (0.58% this week).
Our portfolio remains concentrated around NVDA stock.
I'm currently holding one covered call on NVDA with a $113 strike price expiring on December 19, which is significantly deep in the money. If we allow the shares to be called away at…
Week 16 / Rolling Covered Calls: Why I Rolled NVDA to December for Higher Premium
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As of July 25, 2025, our covered call stock portfolio stood at $7,841, another +2.69% week-over-week increase (+$205). Year-to-date, we are finally in positive territory with +0.37%. Awesome!
This week, I rolled forward and up our August 15 expiry covered call on NVIDIA, extending it to the December 19 expiry.
With this rollout, I increased the strike price by $3 and collected an additional premium of $0.60 per share. Given our long-term strategy to hold NVDA stock, I'm quite pleased with this adjustment - it aligns well with our overall goal of maximizing premium while maintaining upward exposure.
This week, we collected $101 from selling options, what is slightly above my goal to generate at least 1% weekly in options premium (1.28 % this week).
Our portfolio remains concentrated around NVDA stock.
I'm currently holding one covered call on NVDA with a $113 strike price expiring on December 19, which is significantly deep in the money. If we allow the shares to be called away at expiry, this would lock in an…
Week 15 / Weekly Options Income Hits $66 as NVDA Credit Spreads Return
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As of July 18, 2025, our covered call stock portfolio stood at $7,636, another +0.71% week-over-week increase (+$53). Year-to-date, we are still down -1.59%.
This week, we returned to selling credit spreads on NVDA, while also experimenting with Neste stock from the Helsinki Stock Exchange to boost our EUR-denominated income. From time to time, I enjoy trading in frontier markets.
This week, we collected $66 from selling options, what is slightly below my goal to generate at least 1% weekly in options premium (0.86 % this week).
Our portfolio remains concentrated around NVDA stock.
I'm currently holding one covered call on NVDA with a $110 strike price expiring on August 15, which is significantly deep in the money. If we allow the shares to be called away at expiry, this would lock in an unrealized profit of approximately $6,000.
Current positions
- NVDA Jul 25 165/155 Put Credit Spread
- NVDA Aug 15, 2025 $110 Covered Call
While…
Week 14 / WFC Credit Spread & NVDA Covered Call Strategy – Weekly Options Income Hits $83
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As of July 11, 2025, our covered call stock portfolio stood at $7,582, another +1.26% week-over-week increase (+$94). Year-to-date, we are still down -2.94%.
Unlike previous weeks, this time I initiated a new credit spread on WFC (Wells Fargo), using the premium received to purchase shares of WFC itself. If not assigned, I’m considering selling additional credit spreads on WFC in the coming weeks, while using premium to offset the margin
Meanwhile, I continue to hold a deep in-the-money covered call position on NVDA.
This week, we collected $83 from selling options, what is slightly above my goal to generate at least 1% weekly in options premium (1.09 % this week).
Our portfolio remains concentrated around NVDA stock.
I'm currently holding one covered call on NVDA with a $110 strike price expiring on August 15, which is significantly deep in the money. If we allow the shares to be called away at expiry, this would lock in an unrealized profit of approximately $5,000.
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Week 13 / Swedish Kronor & Premiums: SEB A Options Trade and NVDA Spread Fuel Gains
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As of July 4, 2025, our covered call stock portfolio stood at $7,488, another +1.46% week-over-week increase (+$107). Year-to-date, we are still down -4.97%.
This week’s growth was driven by a combination of factors: the expiration of options trades on NVDA, favorable movement in the USD/EUR exchange rate (now at 1.18), and a strategic “revenge trade” on SEB A stock, which added a few Swedish Kronor to our portfolio.
This week, we collected $41 from selling options, what is under with our goal to generate at least 1% weekly in options premium (0.54 % this week).
Our portfolio remains concentrated around NVDA stock. On Thursday (Because of Independence Day) we successfully closed a put credit spread on NVDA that expired worthless, allowing us to retain the full premium. Continuing our premium collection strategy, we’ve initiated a new credit spread set to expire next week.
I'm currently holding one covered call on NVDA with a $110 strike price expiring on August 15, which is…
Week 12 / AI-Fueled NVDA Surge Lifts Portfolio +2.59% This week —But Is a Pullback Near?
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As of June 27, 2025, our covered call stock portfolio stood at $7,380, another g+2.59% week-over-week increase (+$186). Year-to-date, we are still down -5.50%.
This week, we collected $46 from selling options, what is under with our goal to generate at least 1% weekly in options premium (0.62 % this week).
Our portfolio remains concentrated around NVDA stock. On Friday we successfully closed a put credit spread on NVDA that expired worthless, allowing us to retain the full premium. Continuing our premium collection strategy, we’ve initiated a new credit spread set to expire next week.
I'm currently holding one covered call on NVDA with a $110 strike price expiring on August 15, which is significantly deep in the money. If we allow the shares to be called away at expiry, this would lock in an unrealized profit of approximately $4,700.
NVDA on Fire
NVDA stock is on fire—this week it surged well above the $155 mark, breaking through multiple resistance levels…
Week 11 / Beating the 1% Weekly Goal: How We Collected $101 in Options Premiums
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As of June 20, 2025, our covered call stock portfolio stood at $7,194, a small but important +1.68% week-over-week increase (+$119). Year-to-date, we are still down -6.18%.
This week, we collected $101 from selling options, aligning with our goal to generate at least 1% weekly in options premium (1.4% this week).
Our portfolio remains concentrated around NVDA stock. On Friday we successfully closed a put credit spread on NVDA that expired worthless, allowing us to retain the full premium. Continuing our premium collection strategy, we’ve initiated a new credit spread set to expire next week.
Midweek, I decided to take a proactive stance and rolled up and away the June 27, $109 covered call on NVDA. The position was moved to a higher strike price of $110 with a new expiry of August 15. For this adjustment, we received an additional $48 in premium (net of commissions), and there's also potential to realize an extra $100 if NVDA stays above our strike price on expiry.
Our long-term strategy remains unchanged - we aim to…
Week 10 / NVDA Weekly Option Trades: $67 Earned, $3,200 Unrealized Profit at Risk
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As of June 13, 2025, our covered call stock portfolio stood at $7,074, a minor -0.56% week-over-week decrease (-$39). Year-to-date, we are still down -7.85%, as we continue to navigate market volatility while optimizing our options income strategy.
This week, we collected $67 from selling options, which is slightly less from our goal to generate at least 1% weekly in options premium (0.96% this week).
Our portfolio remains concentrated around NVDA stock. On Friday we successfully closed a put credit spread on NVDA that expired worthless, allowing us to retain the full premium. Continuing our premium collection strategy, we’ve initiated a new credit spread set to expire next week.
I'm currently holding one covered call on NVDA with a $109 strike price expiring on June 27, which is now significantly deep in the money. If we allow the shares to be called away at expiry, this would lock in an unrealized profit of approximately $3,200.
Current positions
- NVDA 139/…
Israel & Cyprus 2025
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At the beginning of May 2025, we embarked on a 4-day trip to Israel to reconnect with the Fischer family.
We explored beautiful beaches, savored delicious local cuisine, and enjoyed quality time together. From Tel Aviv, we continued our journey to Cyprus to attend one of the largest conferences in the translation industry. While Sandra was actively engaged in networking at the event, we spent our time relaxing by the pools, making the most of the sunny Mediterranean atmosphere.
Also see: Israel Movie 2022 / 2023
12 Rounds Boxing Club in Tbilisi
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Sometimes even the most loyal gym-goers need to shake things up—and that's exactly what I did this month. After years of training at the "luxurious Axis Tower gym", I decided to take a short break. Not because I had any complaints about the quality or experience—quite the opposite—but because the price difference was just too significant to ignore. Enter: 12 Rounds Boxing Club.
Let’s talk numbers. My monthly Axis Tower gym membership runs at GEL 700 (they do have frequent discount and sometimes you can get there at 500 GEL). While it’s worth every lari for the facilities, environment, and perks like sauna, pool, and networking, I was curious to explore more cost-effective alternatives.
So for the month of June, I opted for a morning-only membership at 12 Rounds (valid from 07:00 to 16:00), which came at just GEL 220. That’s a savings of GEL 480—money that could go into protein powders, supplements, or even a weekend trip to Kazbegi.
To my surprise, 12 Rounds is a very decent gym. In terms of quality and cleanliness, it stands on par with Axis Tower. The…
Week 9 / Credit Spread Lessons: When Premiums Look Juicy but Risk Bites Back
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As of June 6, 2025, our covered call stock portfolio stood at $7,114, reflecting a +1.50% week-over-week increase (+$121). Year-to-date, we are still down -6.57%, as we continue to navigate market volatility while optimizing our options income strategy.
This week, we collected $88 from selling options, aligning with our goal to generate at least 1% weekly in options premium (1.23% this week).
Our portfolio remains concentrated around NVDA stock. We successfully closed a put credit spread on NVDA that expired worthless, allowing us to retain the full premium. Continuing our premium collection strategy, we’ve initiated a new credit spread set to expire next week.
Unfortunately, I rushed a bit. On Thursday, I sold a new credit spread with next week's expiry, which generated a juicy premium. However, shortly after, NVDA's price dipped below $140, putting pressure on the position heading into next week.
This highlights one of the key risks with selling weekly options—they can be lucrative, but they're also quite…
Spring Break in Latvia 2025
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Every year, it’s become a beloved tradition for us to head to Latvia during the Easter school holidays—our special spring break getaway. This isn’t just any vacation; it’s a hands-on family adventure packed with progress, nature, and unforgettable memories.
In this year’s Spring Break movie, we take you behind the scenes of our latest trip. One of the highlights? We finally installed those massive 3x3 meter windows in our frame house—an upgrade that’s truly transforming the space! But we didn’t stop there. With shovels in hand and spring in the air, we also planted a dozen vibrant new plants, adding life and color to the surroundings.
Of course, there’s more to see—moments of laughter, hard work, peaceful countryside views, and little surprises that make each trip unique.
See also:
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