Each week, I publish a detailed options trading journal with real positions, adjustments, and results.
Outside the markets, I might occasionally share travel experiences, standout restaurants, simple food ideas, and my ongoing building and renovation projects
Weekly options
Week 58 / NVDA Surge, NFLX Credit Spreads and a Record $245 Options Income Week
As of May 15th, 2026, our stock portfolio powered by options trading increased by another +0.36%, reaching $12,367.On a year-to-date basis, the portfolio is now up 18.95%, outperforming the S&P 500 (+8.18%), though still slightly trailing NVDA…
Week 57 / NVDA Credit Spreads, ARCC Put, +0.86% Gain
As of May 8th, 2026, our options trading driven stock portfolio increased slightly by another +0.86%, closing at $12,323.NVDA stock surged above $215, and our previous week’s credit spreads expired worthless. I opened a new position for next week’s…
Week 56 / How NVDA Pullback Boosted Our Options Income Strategy (+0.97%)
As of May 1st 2026, our options trading driven stock portfolio increased slightly by +0.97%, closing at $12,218. This week was one of the rare times I didn’t mind seeing NVDA drop—from $210 to below $200. As a put seller, sharp rallies are…
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