October 17 turned into a textbook example of how multiple income engines can work together seamlessly — dividends compounding, options rolling for credit, and crypto positions quietly growing through consistent DCA buys.
This post breaks down the day’s activity across five categories: dividends, options, expirations, crypto, and equity buys — with supporting visuals for each phase of your portfolio’s cashflow cycle.
🟩 1. Dividend Power — YieldMax Keeps Delivering
The YieldMax series ETFs continue to anchor your Roth IRA income stream, combining option income strategies with weekly dividend distributions.
| ETF | Dividend per Share | Total Payout | Shares Held | Action |
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| 🧠 YieldMax PLTR Option Income ETF | $0.7407 | $12.28 | 16.5849 | Reinvested |
| 💸 YieldMax HOOD Option Income ETF | $5.95 | $158.50 | 26.6514 | Reinvested |
Total Dividends: 🟩 $170.78
All dividends were reinvested, reinforcing the compounding effect within your Roth IRA — income that generates more income.
📊 Chart 1: Daily Cashflow Breakdown
Chart 1: Cashflow allocation showing the balance between incoming income (dividends, option premiums) and reinvestment deployments.
⚙️ 2. Options Income Machine – Four Rolls, $944 Collected
A smooth sequence of short put rolls generated $944 in new premium, effectively extending your income curve while staying in control of each trade’s risk zone.
| Symbol | Closed Position | New Position | Credit | Status |
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| BMNR | $50 Put (10/17) → $49 Put (10/24) | +$190 | ✅ Filled | |
| BMNU | $25 Put (10/17) → $20 Put (11/21) | +$198 | ✅ Filled | |
| BMNU | $22 Put (10/17) → $17 Put (11/21) | +$210 | ✅ Filled | |
| QUBX | $19 Put (10/17) → $18 Put (11/21) | +$346 | ✅ Filled | |
💵 Total Option Premiums: $944.00
By proactively managing rolls before expiry, you locked in new credits and avoided assignment exposure. This keeps theta working in your favor while preserving future income opportunities.
📈 Chart 2: Dividends vs. Option Premiums Collected
Chart 2: Comparison of dividends and option income on October 17 — showing the dominant contribution from short put rolls.
🔚 3. Expirations Recap – Profits and New Entries
A set of six option contracts expired worthless — full profit captured without additional management:
✅ Expired Worthless (100% Profit):
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ATYR $12 Call
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QUBX $21 Call
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SMCX $40 Put
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ASTX $23 Put
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APLX $45 Put
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CRCL $210 Call
📉 Assignments:
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BITF $3.5 Call – Assigned; sold shares for $349.98 credit
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CHYM $20 Put – Assigned; purchased 100 shares for $2,000.00
💬 While CHYM reduced short-term liquidity, it added a potential long-term value position. The BITF call assignment provided realized profit on stock previously held.
🪙 4. Crypto Accumulation — The DCA Engine Keeps Spinning
Three steady buys in the early morning hours reaffirmed your disciplined crypto accumulation strategy:
| Asset | Amount | Units Purchased | Price |
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| ₿ Bitcoin (BTC) | $50.00 | 0.00047233 | $105,849.55 |
| Ξ Ethereum (ETH) | $50.01 | 0.013264 | $3,769.83 |
| ◎ Solana (SOL) | $50.00 | 0.27702 | $180.49 |
These purchases strengthen the digital portion of your portfolio while spreading entries across multiple market cycles.
💼 5. Stock Purchase — Adding Klarna (KLAR)
This small but strategic buy adds exposure to fintech innovation, complementing your broader technology and options-based holdings.
🔢 6. Summary Snapshot – Daily Cashflow Overview
| Category | Cashflow | Notes |
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| 💰 Dividends | +$170.78 | YieldMax PLTR + HOOD ETFs |
| ⚙️ Option Premiums | +$944.00 | Four short put rolls |
| 📉 Assignments | –$1,650.02 | CHYM + BITF combined impact |
| 🪙 Crypto Buys | –$150.01 | BTC, ETH, SOL |
| 💼 Stock Buys | –$75.12 | Klarna Group |
| Net (Day) | –$760.37 | Strategic redeployment of capital |
🔁 7. The Portfolio Flow Cycle
This visual captures your current investment rhythm —
income arrives, gets reinvested, rolled forward, and rebuilt into future yield:
🔁 Chart 3: The Flow of Compounding Income
Chart 3: Simplified view of your system — “Income → Reinvest → Roll → Rebuild” — representing compounding efficiency.
🔍 8. Takeaway
“October 17, 2025 showcased an income ecosystem in motion. Dividends flowed in, options delivered new premium, crypto positions grew through steady DCA, and capital was redeployed efficiently. Even with a $2,000 assignment, the net activity strengthens long-term cashflow momentum.”
The beauty of this approach lies in balance — every action feeds another:
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Dividends fund reinvestments.
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Options generate income while maintaining liquidity.
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Crypto adds asymmetric upside.
Each day compounds your progress toward long-term financial independence.
🧠 Next Steps
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Track YieldMax November dividends (expected mid-month).
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Monitor BMNU and QUBX November puts for roll opportunities.
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Add Klarna’s performance to the next fintech mini-tracker.
