Covered Call Analyzer AGGRESSIVE "STOCKS-TO-CONSIDER"
NOTE: The markets took a big one day hit on February 27, 2007 and became very volatile in the weeks following. We did not panic sell at that time. Instead we held all stocks, even though some got close to or went below our get-out price of -15%. We continued to hold out stocks through expiration in March (the 17th) in anticipation (and hope) of some rebound.
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Company Name |
Stock Symbol |
Stock Price |
# of shares |
Total Cost* |
Option Symbol |
Mar. Option Price |
Income from sale* |
Strike Price |
Projected return if Called after one month* |
Actual $ return* |
Actual % Return* |
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ATHEROGENICS INC RISKY |
$11.83 |
800 |
$9,484 |
AUBCV |
$2.25 |
$1,778 |
12.5 |
23% |
($3,210) | -34% | |
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Comments: |
Stock tanked on March 9. We are holding the stock for five trading days (through March expiration) anticipating a bounce and would normally sell the stock on Monday. However, this is a highly risky drug stock and the April calls are selling at a very high premium that we cannot pass up. Price at $7.83 and value at $6,264 at 3/17/2007. Will now sell April 10 at Apr12.5 at $3.10. Not called in April. Since the stock price has dropped so low, we will retain it and continue to sell out-of-the-money calls as long as the bring in some additional premium. Price at 4/21/2007 is $3.65. Will now sell the May5 at $0.20. Not called in May. Price at 5/19/2007 is $2.35. Sold all shares to close out position. |
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IMERGENT INC |
$19.90 |
500 |
$9,970 |
IIGCX |
$0.95 |
$458 |
22.5 |
17% |
+$2,120 | +21% | |
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Comments: |
Did not reach get-out price during volatility period. Not called in March. Price at $20.25 on 3/17/2007. Will now sell Apr22.5 at $0.80. Called in April at $22.50. |
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XM SATELLITE RADIO |
$13.98 |
700 |
$9,906 |
QSYCC |
$0.55 |
$365 |
15 |
10% |
($1,111) | -11% | |
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Comments: |
Did not reach get-out price during volatility period. Not called in March. Price at $13.16 on 3/17/2007. Will now sell Apr15 at $0.10. Exercised get-out price at $11.88 (-15%) on April 17, 2007 after buying back calls at $0.05. |
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IMMERSION CORP |
$7.18 |
1300 |
$9,354 |
IMUCU |
$0.30 |
$361 |
7.5 |
8% |
+$757 | +8% | |
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Comments: |
Called in March at $7.50. |
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PDL BIOPHARM |
$19.16 |
500 |
$9,600 |
PQICD |
$0.75 |
$358 |
20 |
8% |
+$1,040 | +11% | |
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Comments: |
Did not reach get-out price during volatility period. Not called in March. Price at $18.72 on 3/17/2007. Will now sell Apr20 at $0.60. Called in April at $20.00. |
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| CYBERONICS INC. |
$21.66 |
400 |
$8,684 |
QAJCX |
$0.75 |
$284 |
22.5 |
7% |
($1,052) | -12% | |
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Comments: |
Exercised get-out price at $18.41 (-15%) on March 12 after buying back calls at $0.05. |
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EARTHLINK INC. |
$7.23 |
1300 |
$9,419 |
MQDCU |
$0.25 |
$296 |
7.5 |
6% |
+$893 | +9% | |
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Comments: |
Did not reach get-out price during volatility period. Not called in March. Price at $6.69 on 3/17/2007. Will now sell Apr7.5 at $0.05. Not called in April. Price at $7.29 on 4/21/2007. Will now sell May7.5 at $0.20. Called in May at $7.50. |
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KERYX BIOPHARM RISKY |
$12.25 |
800 |
$9,820 |
QKYCV |
$0.55 |
$418 |
12.5 |
6% |
($1,116) | -11% | |
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Comments: |
Exercised get-out price at $10.41 (-15%) on March 13 after buying back calls at $0.05. |
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LIFECELL CORP |
$24.11 |
400 |
$9,664 |
QKLCE |
$0.65 |
$244 |
25 |
6% |
+$884 | +9% | |
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Comments: |
Did not reach get-out price during volatility period. Not called in arch. Price at $24.16 on 3/17/2007. Will now sell Apr25 at $0.70. Called in April at $25.00. |
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UNITED RENTALS INC. |
$29.30 |
300 |
$8,810 |
URICF |
$1.05 |
$301 |
30 |
5% |
+$551 | +6% | |
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Comments: |
Did not reach get-out price during volatility period. Not called in arch. Price at $27.07 on 3/17/2007. Will now sell Apr30 at $0.25. Called in April at $30.00. |
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Income from sale of calls is +$8,609. |
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All positions closed out in May, 2007. Cost of these ten (10) stocks is $94,611. All positions closed out with return from premiums and appreciation is down ($284). Real return is -0.3% ($284/$94,611). |
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*After the effect of all commissions.
The stocks listed above are for illustrative and educational purposes only and should not be construed as an endorsement, recommendation, or solicitation to buy or sell any particular security.
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