In this post, I’ll pull back the curtain on my real portfolio trades for July 2025 using cash-secured puts (CSPs) and covered calls—including every ticker, strike, expiry, and premium. You’ll see actual results, risk strategies, and a trackable model for your own trades.
🚦 July 2025 Options Income Tracker
All Active and Closed Trades
Income Breakdown
Premiums Realized (closed trades): $855
Potential Premium (open): $2,754
Total Premium in Play: $3,609
Premiums Realized (closed trades): $855
Potential Premium (open): $2,754
Total Premium in Play: $3,609
Collateral at risk on CSPs totals $33,800. Covered calls are written on 1,200 owned shares.
🧩 Option Assignment & Outcome Scenarios
TSLL (Direxion Daily TSLA Bull 1.5X)
1,000 shares @ $12.42
Covered Calls: 8 × $13 for $0.48; 2 × $13.5 for $0.45 ($474 total premium)
1,000 shares @ $12.42
Covered Calls: 8 × $13 for $0.48; 2 × $13.5 for $0.45 ($474 total premium)
TSLQ (Direxion Daily TSLA Bear 1X)
100 shares @ $22.80
Call sold: $25 (8/15) for $0.65
Assigned: Gain $2.85/share ($285); OTM, basis lowers to $22.15
100 shares @ $22.80
Call sold: $25 (8/15) for $0.65
Assigned: Gain $2.85/share ($285); OTM, basis lowers to $22.15
UNH (UnitedHealth Group)
100 shares @ $301.66
Call sold: $312.5 (8/1) for $8.70
Assigned: Net $321.20; $1,954 profit. OTM, basis down to $292.96
100 shares @ $301.66
Call sold: $312.5 (8/1) for $8.70
Assigned: Net $321.20; $1,954 profit. OTM, basis down to $292.96
⚡ Portfolio Performance & Lessons Learned
Collateral at Risk: $33,800 (open CSPs)
Shares at Stake: 1,200 (TSLL, TSLQ, UNH, for covered calls)
Yield: Premiums for July yield 10%+ this cycle on capital at risk (annualized is high, but note rolling/performance risks).
Collateral at Risk: $33,800 (open CSPs)
Shares at Stake: 1,200 (TSLL, TSLQ, UNH, for covered calls)
Yield: Premiums for July yield 10%+ this cycle on capital at risk (annualized is high, but note rolling/performance risks).
Top Lessons:
Turn assigned shares into assets by selling calls—don’t “just hold”.
Diversify both tickers and income sources (CSPs, varied covered calls).
Assignment isn’t failure—often it’s the goal!
Tracking every trade = crucial. Use a table or spreadsheet for total clarity and decision-making.
🛠️ How You Can Track & Plan Option Income
Copy this table as a template for your trades:
Ticker, Type, Strike, Expiry, Qty, Premium, Collateral/Shares, Status, Average Purchase, Notes
🌱 Final Thoughts
Methodical option selling has generated me over $3,600 in a month, combining cash-secured puts and covered calls. Whether you want recurring yield, disciplined trade logs, or capital-efficient risk, this strategy can fit most investor toolkits.
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