TradingScared on November 4th, 2008

I sold the Nov 17.5 GE Put today for .31. As I am writing this GE is trading at 20.67 with a 6.00% Yield. Huge rally today as GE Capital might receive funds from the $700 billion dollar bailout.I believe I will be safe in this one. GE hit 52 wk low [...]

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TradingScared on November 4th, 2008

I look to just make between $400 and $500 dollars a month by selling puts.  These are stocks that I am always willing to purchase if assigned but rather not.
 
In this market I am trying to pick good dividend plays.  This helps give more protection from the stock sliding since more people look [...]

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TradingScared on November 3rd, 2008

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TradingScared on November 3rd, 2008

Today is a great day, even though the stock market is closed.  Yes, it is true, I am a New York Jets fan.  They beat the 5-2 Buffalo Bills today and Brett Farve only threw 1 interception.  This win puts us in first place along with Buffalo as long as New England [...]

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TradingScared on November 1st, 2008

I sold some puts with strikes below the 52wk low.  Right now I’m in ED, VZ, T, FSLR, PFE.  Potential profit is $438.  These once again are stocks that I don’t mind owning if they are pushed on me.  All pay great dividends except for First Solar. Volatility is way up [...]

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