Updated Options Trading Recap: April 21–23, 2025 (Call Writing Focus)

 This week’s trades took a sharp turn toward income generation—with covered calls and cash-secured puts being the strategies of choice.

💥 Closed Position Highlight:

Closed out the SOXL $7.5 Put for a sweet $156 profit after buying it back at a much lower price. Easy win in a volatile sector.

📈 Calls Sold – Premiums Collected:

Rather than chase explosive moves, the goal this week was clear: get paid upfront.

✅ $SMCX $35 Call (May 16) – Collected $340

✅ $NVDA $125 Call (July 18) – Banked a hefty $680 for 2 contracts

✅ $RDDT $220 Call (Jan 2026 LEAP) – Long-term premium grab with $541

✅ $TSLL $10 Calls (5/9 and 5/16): $90 + $210 = $300 total

These are all open positions, and the goal is to let time decay work its magic 🪄. If assigned, many are covered; if not, the premiums stay in the pocket.

This income-generating strategy helps reduce risk, recycle capital, and maintain steady cash flow while still keeping exposure to big names like NVDA and RDDT.

Weekly Options Recap: Volatility, Recovery, and RDDT Conviction – April 8–15, 2025

 This past trading week felt like riding a rocket with no seatbelt — high risk, wild swings, and some hard-earned lessons. While the week started with pain (shoutout to NVDL…), I clawed back some green with smart moves in SOXL, RDDT, and TSLL. Plus, I built a long-term RDDT position I believe will age like fine wine.

Let’s break it all down:

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🔻 The Hit: NVDL Put Blow-Up (4/14)

• Play: $34 PUT (Exp: 4/17/25)

• Contracts: 2

• Entry: $170

• Exit: $708

• 📉 P/L: -538

I expected a dip in NVDL, but volatility ripped the other way. Exited late and paid the price. That trade hurt — both financially and mentally.This was due to NVDA announcing 5.5 Billion in charge/

Lesson: Don't hold and hope. React fast, manage risk, and respect premiums.

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✅ Quick Turnaround: RDDT and SOXL Prints (4/14–4/15)

• RDDT $92 PUT (Exp: 4/17)

  • Entry: $160 | Exit: $2

  • 💰 Profit: +158

• SOXL $9 PUT (Exp: 4/17)

  • Contracts: 5 | Entry: $150 | Exit: $20

  • 💰 Profit: +130

RDDT was a clean snipe. Took advantage of overbought conditions, scalped nicely, and bounced back quickly from the NVDL loss. SOXL followed suit — quick in, quick out.

Lesson: Momentum trades work best when you trust your levels and take profits fast.

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🔮 TSLL Swing Calls (4/8–4/9)

• $10 Call (4 contracts) – Entry: $200 | Exit: $56 | Profit: $144

• $10.5 Call (3 contracts) – Entry: $165 | Exit: $102 | Profit: $63

• $11 Call (1 contract) – Entry: $50 | Exit: $15 | Profit: $35

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📈 Conviction Play: RDDT Leap (4/8)

• RDDT $210 CALL (Exp: 1/16/2026)

  • Entry: $500 | Exit: $400

  • realized P/L: +100

This is the one I’m holding long. RDDT has strong narrative momentum, potential AI integrations, and user-generated data leverage. I'm fine with some short-term volatility on this leap.

Lesson: Leap options give you breathing room for big-picture conviction plays. No need to scalp everything.

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📊 Weekly P&L Summary

Date	Symbol	Type	Strike	Expiry	Entry	Exit	P/L
4/14/2025	NVDL	PUT	34	4/17/2025	170	708	-538
4/15/2025	RDDT	PUT	92	4/17/2025	160	2	+158
4/14/2025	SOXL	PUT	9	4/17/2025	150	20	+130
4/9/2025	TSLL	CALL	11	5/2/2025	50	15	+35
4/9/2025	TSLL	CALL	10	4/25/2025	200	56	+144
4/8/2025	TSLL	CALL	10.5	4/25/2025	165	102	+63
4/8/2025	RDDT	CALL	210	1/16/2026	500	400	+100
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Net P/L

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🚀 Final Thoughts

Despite the early blow-up on NVDL, I’m proud of how I bounced back. I kept trading small, stayed focused, and managed to turn the red into something manageable.

Which trade stood out to you the most? Share your April P&L wins and losses in the comments!

April Options Trading Update

 This blog post provides a detailed overview of the options trades executed during the first week of April 2025. Below is a summary table showcasing the trades, including key details such as entry and exit prices, commissions, and profit or loss.

Date	Symbol	Option Type	Strike Price	Expiration	Contracts	Entry Price	Exit Price	Profit/Loss
4/10/2025	SOXL	Put	9	11-Apr	5	0.45	0	225
4/10/2025	TSLL	PUT	6.5	11-Apr	10	0.15	0.05	100
4/10/2025	SOXL	Put	8	11-Apr	1	0.5	0.14	36
4/10/2025	TSLL	Put	7.5	17-Apr	10	0.49
4/2/2025	RDDT	Call	195	1/16/2026	1	1090	720	370
4/3/2025	RDDT	put	95	4/4/2025	1	160	657	-497
4/4/2025	RDDT	put	95	4/11/2025	1	1015	70	945

1. SOXL Put Options:

   • Strike Price $9: Sold 5 contracts at an entry price of $0.45 per contract, exiting at $0. Resulted in a profit of $225 after commission.

   • Strike Price $8: Sold 1 contract at an entry price of $0.50 per contract, exiting at $0.14. Profit totaled $36 after commission.

2. TSLL Put Options:

   • Strike Price $6.5: Sold 10 contracts at an entry price of $0.15 per contract, exiting at $0.05. Profit amounted to $100 after commission.

   • Strike Price $7.5: Sold 10 contracts at an entry price of $0.49 per contract; exit price remains pending.

3. RDDT Call Option:

   • Strike Price $195: Purchased 1 contract at an entry price of $1090, exiting at $720. This trade yielded a profit of $370 after commission.

4. RDDT Put Options:

   • Strike Price $95 (Expiring April 4): Purchased 1 contract at an entry price of $160, exiting at $657. This trade resulted in a loss of $497 after commission.

   • Strike Price $95 (Expiring April 11): Purchased 1 contract at an entry price of $1015, exiting at $70 for a significant profit of $945 after commission.

Observations

• The most profitable trade was the RDDT put option expiring on April 11, which generated a profit of $945.

• The largest loss was incurred on the RDDT put option expiring on April 4, with a loss of $497.

• Pending trades include the TSLL put option with a strike price of $7.5 expiring on April 17.

Conclusion

April has been an eventful month for options trading so far, with mixed results across various contracts. The strategic use of puts and calls has yielded notable profits while also highlighting areas for improvement in risk management.

2025 March Dividends.

 March 2025 has been an eventful month , offering a mix of triumphs and challenges. With the year-to-date (YTD) dividend income at $5,094.78, investors have achieved 22.18% of the ambitious 2025 goal of $22,978. This month presents insights into growing sectors, emerging contributors, and a few underperforming assets. Here’s a deep dive into the numbers and trends.

Here's the breakdown of dividends received in March 2025 by stock category, along with year-over-year differences for each:

1. Dividend Growth Stocks

These are stocks with consistent dividend increases over time, reflecting strong financial health and growth potential:

• Visa (V): $15.15 (+$1.89 from 2024)

• Johnson & Johnson (JNJ): $70.54 (+$5.04 from 2024)

• Chevron (CVX): $54.20 (+$4.71 from 2024)

• Microsoft (MSFT): $13.83 (+$1.41 from 2024)

• PepsiCo (PEP): $21.77 (+$2.09 from 2024)

2. High Dividend Yield Stocks

These stocks pay higher-than-average dividend yields, appealing for income-focused strategies:

• Broadcom (AVGO): $129.57 (+$15.74 from 2024)

• Aflac (AFL): $28.65 (+$4.45 from 2024)

• Discover Financial Services (DFS): $136.58 (+$2.83 from 2024)

• Union Pacific (UNP): $71.12 (+$3.65 from 2024)

3. Dividend Aristocrats

Stocks that have increased dividends for 25+ consecutive years:

• Target (TGT): $31.98 (+$1.48 from 2024)

• Realty Income (O): $12.03 (+$3.14 from 2024)

• 3M (MMM): $46.99 (-$48.51 from 2024) (experienced a significant decrease)

4. New or Emerging Contributors

Stocks or funds contributing dividends for the first time this year:

• Google (GOOG): $24.00 (new addition in 2025)

• SCHD ETF: $135.82 (+$104.81 from 2024)

5. Dividend Reduction or Elimination

These stocks saw declines or halted dividend payments:

• Barrick Gold (BTG): $0 (-$7.54 from 2024)

• BHP Group (BBL): $76.83 (-$28.59 from 2024)

• VF Corporation (VFC): $0 (unchanged at $0 since 2024)

6. Index and Mutual Funds

These funds provide diversified exposure and growing income:

• VMCPX: $529.47 (+$94.47 from 2024)

• VSCPX: $403.26 (+$109.59 from 2024)

• VIIIX: $268.88 (+$24.46 from 2024)

Key Takeaways

1. High Performers and Newcomers

• Top Dividend Growth: Stocks like LYB (+13.07), AVGO (+15.74), and HD (+10.39) led the charge with impressive dividend increases, highlighting strong corporate performance and commitment to shareholder returns.

• First-Time Contributors: Google entered the dividend portfolio for the first time, contributing $24, along with SCHD's dramatic leap (+104.81), showcasing its potential as a high-yield ETF.

2. Steady Climbers

Dividend stalwarts like Visa (+$1.89), Johnson & Johnson (+$5.04), and Chevron (+$4.71) continue to reward long-term investors with steady increases, reinforcing their role as cornerstones of the portfolio.

3. Challenges and Declines

• Dividend Reductions: Significant declines were observed for stocks like MMM (-$48.51) and BTG (-$7.54), raising concerns about their future contribution to portfolio stability.

• Discontinuation: BHP Group (BBL) saw a decline to $76.83, reflecting a downturn in its dividend payouts.

March’s Impact on the 2025 Dividend Goal

With a total YTD income of $5,094.78 against a target of $22,978, I  have made solid strides, though there is still a long way to go. 

Strategies Moving Forward

1. Double Down on High Performers: Increase stakes in consistent growers like LYB, CVX, and VMCPX to maximize returns.

2. Explore New Opportunities: Continue identifying emerging contributors like Google to diversify income streams.

March 2025 underscores the dynamic nature of dividend investing. From steady growth to unexpected challenges, the journey to financial independence continues to evolve. With careful planning and strategic adjustments, investors can confidently stride toward their dividend goals while navigating the ever-changing investment landscape.