Investments

I write about my investor experience by investing in dividend-paying stocks, options trading, cryptocurrencies, peer-to-peer lending, stock IPO's and more. Currently on the road to save 1 million dollars by 2045.  Check out my freemium newsletter for investing with covered calls

 

Capturing Contango with Gold Futures Spread

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On September 21, 2023, I bought 1 October 27, 2023 expiry long Gold futures contract at 1,919.30 and sold 1 November 28, 2023 expiry short Gold futures contract at 1928.4. The difference between both legs is -9.1. To make any profit the spreads of…


Capturing Bitcoin Contango Trade with Perpetual Futures

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There are several ways to trade and invest with cryptocurrencies. During the several years since I've been exposed to the crypto market, I have learned quite a lot. Starting simple buy and hold, margin trading, lending, short selling, crypto options…


#5 Coin of the Week: Stellar XLM

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Since the end of August 2023, I've been working on the Terramatris crypto hedge fund, growing the portfolio from scratch by selling put options on Ethereum. Every week we choose one crypto coin and invest all premium in it. In the last weeks, we…


Latest Addition to Stock Portfolio: 2 AMZN shares at $136.60

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On September 5, 2023, I bought an additional 2 shares of Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) stock, paying $138.50 per share for our long-term dividend stock portfolio. Amazon.com, Inc. is an American multinational technology company focusing on e-commerce,…


#4 Coin of the Week: BTC (Bitcoin)

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Since the end of August 2023, I've been working on the Terramatris crypto hedge fund, growing the portfolio from scratch by selling put options on Ethereum. Every week we choose one crypto coin and invest all premium in it. In the last weeks, we…


Latest Addition to Stock Portfolio: 4 MPW shares at $7.05

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On September 6, 2023, I bought an additional 4 shares of Medical Properties Trust Inc (NYSE: MPW) stock, paying $7.05 per share for our long-term dividend stock portfolio. Medical Properties Trust, Inc., based in Birmingham, Alabama, is a real…


Bought 2 WBA shares at $24.31

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On September 1, 2023, I bought an additional 2 shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc (NASDAQ: WBA) stock, paying $24.31 per share for our long-term stock portfolio Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. is an American multinational holding company…


August 2023 Dividend Income Report - $1.97

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Welcome to the sixty-second (#62) dividend income report, covering earnings our family has made from dividend-paying stocks in August 2023.  Last month I turned 38, and we made a quick trip to London, United Kingdom to celebrate it. Besides fish…


#3 Coin of the Week: USD Coin (USDC)

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Since the end of August 2023, I've been working on the Terramatris crypto hedge fund, growing the portfolio from put option premiums sold on Ethereum. Every week we choose one crypto coin and invest all premium in it. In the last weeks, we have…


Bought 1 DIS share at $82.68

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On August 24, 2023, I bought an additional 1 share of Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) stock, paying $82.68 per share for our long-term stock portfolio The Walt Disney Company, commonly known as Disney, is an American multinational mass media and…