This Week's Options Trading P&L Update

 Here's the latest look at my weekly realized profit and loss (P&L) from options trading—with a special update clarifying that CHYM reflects Chime Financial, Inc., not an unknown ticker. The summary, table, and graphics below highlight performance by ticker for full transparency.

Options Trades Breakdown

Weekly P&L Bar Chart

This visual snapshot shows the size of each trade's realized profit or loss.

Bar chart of weekly realized profit and loss from options trades by ticker

Highlights & Commentary

• Best Winner: RDDT's $175 call netted the highest absolute profit for the week at $806.

• Consistent Wins: Single profitable trades on UNH and SMCX, and two combined TSLL puts, all contributed to solid gains.

• Minor Loss: The only losing position was a $35 put on CHIME Financial (CHYM), for a relatively minor $80 loss.

• Balanced Performance: The majority of trades were profitable, with results spread across technology, healthcare, and finance sectors.

Featured Company: Chime Financial (CHYM)

Chime Financial, Inc. made headlines with its 2025 NASDAQ IPO and is now confirmed as the referenced CHYM ticker in this weekly recap.

Key facts about Chime Financial as of July 2025:

• Ticker Symbol: CHYM

• Industry: Financial Technology

• IPO Date: June 2025

• Recent Price: ~$31.63

• Market Cap: ~$11.5 Billion

• 2024 Revenue: $1.8 Billion

• 2024 Net Income: -$25.34 Million

• Notes: Fintech leader in digital banking targeting consumer markets

Reflections

This week’s options trading underscored the importance of conviction in trade setups and the value of position sizing. With CHYM’s identity clarified as Chime Financial, the diverse sector results are clearer than ever, helping guide next week’s approach. Consistent review and thoughtful adaptation are key as market conditions evolve.

Boosting My Portfolio With Options: July 2025 Real-Trade Recap & Income Tracker

 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

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)

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

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

⚡ 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).

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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