October 2004 Trades

Basic Strategy

Spread Trades

Index Trades


 

Basic Strategy Trades

This portfolio begins the first day of each month with $10,000 made up of the open positions from the previous month plus cash.

Disclaimer: This chart is for demonstration purposes only. No representation is made that these same returns are achieved by our subscribers.  Remember, past performance is no guarantee of future results.

We suggest that when this portfolio is in negative territory most traders would best be served by standing aside.

PositionSymbol ContractsEntry CurrentProfit/Loss ValueStopGoal Close Date
PricePrice
FNM Nov$65PFNM WM 5$2.40$0.50 ($950)$250 $0.00$8.00 Open
ESRX Dec$60CITQ LL 5$3.90$5.80 $950$2,900 $1.60$5.00 Open
Total Value$3,150
BoughtSold DateContracts PriceTotal Cash
$7,200
IR Nov$65P10/1/2004 5$1.45$725 $7,925
OSIP Nov$60C10/1/2004 10($5.50)($5,500) $2,425
EBAY Nov$95C10/6/2004 4($4.70)($1,880) $545
EBAY Nov$95C10/8/2004 4$3.50$1,400 $1,945
OSIP Nov$60C10/18/2004 10$7.00$7,000 $8,945
ESRX Dec$60C10/22/2004 5($3.90)($1,950) $6,995
PortfolioValue $10,145
OctoberProfit/(Loss) $145

Spread Trades


 

Index Trades

This portfolio begins the first day of each month with $5,000 made up of the open positions from the previous month plus cash.

Disclaimer: This chart is for demonstration purposes only. No representation is made that these same returns are achieved by our subscribers.  Remember, past performance is no guarantee of future results.

We suggest that when this portfolio is in negative territory most traders would best be served by standing aside.

PositionSymbol ContractsEntry CurrentProfit/Loss ValueStopGoal Close Date
PricePrice
OEX Dec$530POEB XF 2$12.80$7.50 ($1,060.00)$1,500 $7.00$20.00
Total Value$1,500
BoughtSold DateContracts PriceTotalCash
$1,940
MNX Nov $142.50P10/1/2004 5$3.80$1,900 $3,840
OEX Nov $530P10/1/2004 1$5.70$570 $4,410
IWM Nov$115P10/13/2004 5($3.30)($1,650) $2,760
OEX Dec$530P10/20/2004 2($12.80)($2,560) $200
IWM Nov$115P10/21/2004 5$3.00$1,500 $1,700
PortfolioValue $3,200
OctoberProfit/(Loss) ($1,800)