OptionA’s Trade Notes

Bought to Open GLD Apr 20 2013 $145.00 Put at 0.96

Underlying: SPDR Gold Trust
Option: GLD Apr 20 2013 $145.00 Put
Price: $0.96
Current price: $
Underlying price: $164.29

OptionA posted on 02/28/13 at 12:29 PM

This is an important topic so I am making a more lengthy post that serves more as a blog post and less... more

No Comments | Note posted about 1 hour after the trade

Bought to Open AAPL Mar 01 2013 $450.00 Call at 1.39

Underlying: Apple Inc.
Option: AAPL Mar 01 2013 $450.00 Call
Price: $1.39
Current price: $
Underlying price: $509.79

OptionA posted on 02/28/13 at 11:32 AM

It's been setting up for a long time and finally appears ready to make a move.     Dis... more

No Comments | Note posted 21 minutes after the trade

Sold to Close AEM Mar 16 2013 $42.50 Call at 0.60

Underlying: Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited
Option: AEM Mar 16 2013 $42.50 Call
Price: $0.60
Current price: $
Underlying price: $53.53

OptionA posted on 02/26/13 at 11:22 AM

Got shook in the early goings. I got impatient rather than waiting until after the first hour of tradi... more

No Comments | Note posted about 1 hour after the trade

Bought to Open OPK Sep 21 2013 $5.00 Call at 1.84

Underlying: OPKO Health Inc.
Option: OPK Sep 21 2013 $5.00 Call
Price: $1.84
Current price: $
Underlying price: $4.59

OptionA posted on 02/25/13 at 04:04 PM

I like the high tight flag pattern. This is a in the money long dated call to act as a stock replaceme... more

No Comments | Note posted 3 days after the trade

Sold to Close CHK Mar 01 2013 $19.50 Put at 0.60

Underlying: Chesapeake Energy Corporation
Option: CHK Mar 01 2013 $19.50 Put
Price: $0.60
Current price: $
Underlying price: $16.57

OptionA posted on 02/25/13 at 04:02 PM

This was only a 1-3 day hold and although I was a bit early on buying the close below 20, I don't expe... more

No Comments | Note posted 9 minutes after the trade

Sold to Close DFS Mar 16 2013 $39.00 Put at 1.06

Underlying: Discover Financial Services Common Stock 'When Issued'
Option: DFS Mar 16 2013 $39.00 Put
Price: $1.06
Current price: $
Underlying price: $39.47

OptionA posted on 02/25/13 at 04:00 PM

I liked the strong close and thought that was enough evidence that we were going higher the following ... more

No Comments | Note posted 3 days after the trade

Bought to Open MNST Mar 16 2013 $52.50 Call at 2.10

Underlying: Monster Beverage Corporation
Option: MNST Mar 16 2013 $52.50 Call
Price: $2.10
Current price: $5.50
Underlying price: $53.31

OptionA posted on 02/21/13 at 03:14 PM

Probably last trade of the day. I am now still slightly short as planned but now I have a few bullish... more

No Comments | Note posted 15 minutes after the trade

Bought to Open AEM Mar 16 2013 $42.50 Call at 0.66

Underlying: Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited
Option: AEM Mar 16 2013 $42.50 Call
Price: $0.66
Current price: $
Underlying price: $53.53

OptionA posted on 02/21/13 at 03:11 PM

I don't love this setup. But it's oversold as is gold, and has a big volume pocket above. Closing abov... more

1 Comment | Note posted 21 minutes after the trade

Bought to Open CHK Mar 01 2013 $19.50 Put at 0.23

Underlying: Chesapeake Energy Corporation
Option: CHK Mar 01 2013 $19.50 Put
Price: $0.23
Current price: $
Underlying price: $16.57

OptionA posted on 02/21/13 at 03:08 PM

Looking for a close below 20.    Target        $19 very ... more

No Comments | Note posted 20 minutes after the trade

Bought to Open RGP Mar 16 2013 $22.50 Put at 0.35

Underlying: Regency Energy Partners LP Common Units Representing Limited Partner Interests
Option: RGP Mar 16 2013 $22.50 Put
Price: $0.35
Current price: $
Underlying price: $21.25

OptionA posted on 02/21/13 at 03:06 PM

This will soon replace my APC put as it's in a better position and continued downward pressure will re... more

No Comments | Note posted 41 minutes after the trade