Blog Archive: August 2024
An ex-pat living in Georgia since 2011, I trade stocks, take photographs & make video's, work out at the gym, and many more. Contact me
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BMY Covered Call Surprise and NKE Put Spread
On January 10, I was holding a covered call on Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMY), a dividend-paying stock, with the expectation that it would expire worthless. With an hour left before the market closed, BMY was trading above my strike price, and I was confident in the position.With the situation in BMY seemingly under control, I opened a weekly put…
A Family Guide to Borjomi: Hiking Trails and Sulfur Bath Tips
As summer came to a close, we continued our family's tradition of visiting Borjomi. This year marked yet another memorable trip at the end of August 2024, reaffirming our love for this beautiful Georgian town. Visiting…
Investing in Morgan Stanley with a Weekly Put Selling Strategy and Dollar-Cost Averaging
Since the end of November 2023, I’ve been actively trading Morgan Stanley (MS) stock with great success. At one point, I held around 24 shares, which I eventually sold after the stock reached my price target of…
Birthday in Croatia
I'm thrilled to announce that our latest travel movie, "Birthday in Croatia," is now live! In just 3 minutes, you'll join us on a whirlwind adventure filled with unforgettable moments and stunning scenery.Our journey…
Split Airport
Split Saint Jerome Airport, also known as Split Airport, is the international airport serving the city of Split, Croatia. It is located 19 km (12 mi) from Split, on the west side of Kaštela Bay, in the town of Kaštela,…
July 2024 Stock Portfolio Update ($9,726)
At the end of July 2024, the total value of our stock portfolio was USD 9,726 (€9,006 ). What is about 6% increase or USD 553 gain, if compared to the previous month. Half of the July we spent in Latvia, working with…
Black Friday Blues: My Portfolio Takes a 12% Hit After Intel Earnings Shock
This Friday turned out to be a dark day for my portfolio, with losses exceeding 12%. The most significant blow came after Intel's (INTC) negative earnings report, which saw the stock plunge over 25%. Unfortunately, I…
India Movie (Golden Triangle & GOA)
Back at the end of December 2023, during Renée's school break, our family embarked on an unforgettable journey to India. Our adventure began with a flight from Tbilisi to New Delhi, the bustling capital of India. New…