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WFM

New Trade: WFM

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Tela

Whole Foods Market recently announced a stock split and is on my current watchlist. Friday, I bought 2 June 105 call options at $2.20. My loss limit is $2.00 and exit point is $2.70. Here’s a look at my potential … Continue reading →

COH

Trade Update: COH Covered Calls

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Tela

A quick look in my closet will tell you I LOVE Coach! Most of the money I make on trading the stock probably goes into buying purses. Well, I really LIKE the stock. No, I don’t love it. That would … Continue reading →

DECK

New Trade: DECK

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Tela

Yesterday, I bought 4 Jun 50 puts for $1.05. My loss limit was $0.90 and exit point was $1.60. This trade closed out as I was writing this post so, here’s a look at how I did on this trade: … Continue reading →

candles

Stock Watchlist: AEO, DECK, SIX, WFM

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Tela

I am currently watching the following stocks: AEO – American Eagle Outfitters AEO has a trend of declining over the next 2wks so, I’ll be watching it for any potential put trades. DECK – Deckers Outdoor Corporation DECK is another … Continue reading →

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Trade Update: CAKE

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Tela

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CAKE

I attempted to trade on the fact that CAKE was hanging out of the top bollinger band. Generally, stocks will pull back inside the bands. This stock did but, it didn’t back up as much as I thought it would. … Continue reading →

Posted in Trades Tagged bearish, CAKE, losses, put options, Trading Leg

New Trade: OEX

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Tela

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OEX

Yesterday, I purchased 3 May 730 call options at $4.80. I closed the trade this a.m. at $7.80. Here’s a look at how I did: # Shares or Contracts Purch Price Capital Out Sell Price Capital In Comm & Fees … Continue reading →

Posted in Trades Tagged bullish, call options, gains, OEX, Trading Leg

Trade Update: DIS

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Tela

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DIS

Last week, I entered trades in Disney in my Trading account and my Roth IRA. I must say I am feeling pretty happy about the results of those trades. In my trading account, I bought 2 May 65 calls for … Continue reading →

Posted in Trades Tagged bullish, call options, DIS, Roth IRA, Trading Leg

Trading Recap: April 2013

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Tela

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Here’s a look back at the trades I did for the month of April. I feel I traded very well in both accounts last month. End of month values are shown in italics for any positions that remained open. Trading … Continue reading →

Posted in Monthly Recap Tagged Roth IRA, Trading Leg

Trade Update: GMCR

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Tela

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GMCR

Last week, I entered a trade in Green Mountain Coffee where I purchased 2 May 60 Call options at $3.60. In last weeks post, I mention GMCR has a trend of rising starting approximately 5days prior to its earnings release … Continue reading →

Posted in Trades Tagged bullish, call options, gains, GMCR, Trading Leg

Trade Update: OEX

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Tela

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OEX

Earlier this week, I purchased 2 May 720 call options at $4.80. The trade started going against me so I exited at $4.70. Yesterday, I entered another trade in OEX by purchasing 2 May 730 call options at $1.10. I closed … Continue reading →

Posted in Trades Tagged bullish, call options, gains, OEX, Trading Leg

Trade Update: WLL

Posted on May 3, 2013 by Tela

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WLL

Monday, I closed my WLL trade for a profit. Here’s a look at how I did: # Shares or Contracts Purch Price Capital Out Sell Price Capital In Comm & Fees Gain / Loss % Gain & Loss 2 1.30 260.00 2.35 … Continue reading →

Posted in Trades Tagged bearish, gains, put options, Trading Leg, WLL

New Trade: OEX

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Tela

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OEX

Monday, my indicators showed potential for a trade in OEX. For those who don’t know, the OEX is an index of the stocks that make up the S&P 100. It moves very quickly so, be very careful! I love the … Continue reading →

Posted in Trades Tagged bullish, call options, OEX, Trading Leg

New Trade: WLL

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Tela

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WLL

Bought 2 May 45 puts for $1.30. My loss limit is $1.00 and exit point is $2.35. Here’s a look at my potential profits: # Shares or Contracts Purch Price Capital Out Sell Price Capital In Comm & Fees Gain / Loss … Continue reading →

Posted in Trades Tagged bearish, put options, Trading Leg, WLL

New Trade: DIS

Posted on April 30, 2013 by Tela

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DIS

In my trading account, I bought 2 May 65 calls for $0.62. My loss limit is $0.50 and exit point is $1.65. Here’s a look at my potential profits: # Shares or Contracts Purch Price Capital Out Sell Price Capital In … Continue reading →

Posted in Trades Tagged bullish, call options, DIS, Roth IRA, Trading Leg

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