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VLCCF – Trading Journal – 28-Jul-2014

 
Trading Setup Summary
VLCCF
24-May-2012
9.09
500
4545
28-Jul-2014
8.93
355.05
568
4161.12
Current Date
Average Price
Current Shares
Current Valuation
Trading Days Held
Start Buy Date
Start Shares
Start Buy Price
Stock
Start Investment
Long Stock
Strategy
11.72
Current Price

Total Strategy Return
Gain Loss
Type
Gain Loss
Percent Return (%)
Category
Annualised
Percent Return (%)
Annualised Income Stream
(dividends+income+hedges)
Percent Return (%) – see Note *
Unrealized
992.08
21.83
10.01
Stock
Realized
1011.94
22.26
10.21
Stock
Realized
704.15
15.49
7.1
Dividends
7.1
Unrealized
0.0
0.0
0.0
Income
0.0
Realized
0.0
0.0
0.0
Income
0.0
Unrealized
0.0
0.0
0.0
Hedging
0.0
Realized
0.0
0.0
0.0
Hedging
0.0
59.58 %
TOTAL
$ 2,708
27.32 %
7.10 %
Buy and Hold Percent Return (%)
22.34 %
Note: The last column on the right hand side "Annualised Income Stream Percent Return (%)"  shows the 30 Day Trading strategy as an income stream of "dividends", option "income" (usually call option strategies) and option "hedging" (protective put options). By design this excludes stock unrealized/realized gain/loss so is deliberately different than "Annualised Total Strategy Percent Return (%)". This is a useful measure of the ongoing annual costs of running 30 Day Trading strategies (versus buy and hold). This can measure how effective the option "hedges" were over the course of the year (sometimes they may make money, but often option "hedges" are a drag on returns). Combining "income" option trades and "dividends" it can be seen whether or not these compensated for cost of "hedges" (sometimes they will). This is a unique measurement for 30 Day Trading strategies to see which category of "dividends", option "income" or option "hedges" helps (or hurts) annual returns.
Total Strategy Breakeven
Stock Price
% decline from current price
5.08
56.64

Gain Loss Summary per Trading Quarter
Year
Category
Gain Loss Type
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Total
2014
Stock
Unrealized
0.0
992.08
0.0
0.0
992.08
2014
Stock
Realized
1011.94
0.0
0.0
0.0
1011.94
$ 2,004
TOTAL

Unrealised and Realised Gain Loss Detail
Year Qtr
Category
Type
Symbol
Qty
Unit Cost
Cost Basis
Price
Value
Gain / Loss
Liquidation Date
2014
Q2
Stock
Unrealized
VLCCF
300.0
9.09
2727.0
11.72
3516.0
789.0
2014
Q2
Stock
Unrealized
VLCCF
0.0451
11.09
0.5
11.53
0.52
0.02
2014
Q2
Stock
Unrealized
VLCCF
8.0
11.01
88.09
11.72
93.76
5.67
2014
Q2
Stock
Unrealized
VLCCF
1.0
9.93
9.93
11.72
11.72
1.79
2014
Q2
Stock
Unrealized
VLCCF
11.0
8.03
88.33
11.72
128.92
40.59
2014
Q2
Stock
Unrealized
VLCCF
1.0
8.94
8.94
11.72
11.72
2.78
2014
Q2
Stock
Unrealized
VLCCF
9.0
9.13
82.13
11.72
105.48
23.35
2014
Q2
Stock
Unrealized
VLCCF
1.0
7.2
7.2
11.72
11.72
4.52
2014
Q2
Stock
Unrealized
VLCCF
12.0
6.63
79.58
11.72
140.64
61.06
2014
Q2
Stock
Unrealized
VLCCF
12.0
6.44
77.34
11.72
140.64
63.3
2014
Q1
Stock
Realized
VLCCF
200.0
9.09
1818.0
14.15
2829.94
1011.94
21-Mar-2014

Trading and Income Activity Detail
Year
Qtr
Category
ActivityDate
Description
Symbol
Quantity
Price
Amount
2014
Q2
Stock
10-Jun-2014
KNIGHTSBRIDGE TANKER PRINCIPAL
VLCCF
0.0
2014
Q2
Dividends
09-Jun-2014
KNIGHTSBRIDGE TANKERS HOLDING
VLCCF
0.01
2014
Q2
Dividends
05-Jun-2014
KNIGHTSBRIDGE TANKERS HOLDING
VLCCF
71.0
2014
Q1
Stock
21-Mar-2014
KNIGHTSBRIDGE TANKERS TRADE AS
VLCCF
-200.0
14.15
2829.94

Year
Qtr
Category
ActivityDate
Description
Symbol
Quantity
Price
Amount
2014
Q1
Stock
11-Mar-2014
KNIGHTSBRIDGE TANKER PRINCIPAL
VLCCF
0.0
2014
Q1
Dividends
10-Mar-2014
KNIGHTSBRIDGE TANKERS HOLDING
VLCCF
0.06
2014
Q1
Stock
10-Mar-2014
KNIGHTSBRIDGE TANKERS PRINCIPAL
VLCCF
9.0
0.0
2014
Q1
Dividends
06-Mar-2014
KNIGHTSBRIDGE TANKERS HOLDING
VLCCF
95.55
2013
Q4
Stock
13-Dec-2013
KNIGHTSBRIDGE TANKER PRINCIPAL
VLCCF
0.0
2013
Q4
Dividends
12-Dec-2013
KNIGHTSBRIDGE TANKERS HOLDING
VLCCF
0.12
2013
Q4
Stock
12-Dec-2013
KNIGHTSBRIDGE TANKERS PRINCIPAL
VLCCF
12.0
0.0
2013
Q4
Dividends
10-Dec-2013
KNIGHTSBRIDGE TANKERS HOLDING
VLCCF
93.45
2013
Q3
Stock
13-Sep-2013
KNIGHTSBRIDGE TANKER PRINCIPAL
VLCCF
0.0
2013
Q3
Dividends
12-Sep-2013
KNIGHTSBRIDGE TANKERS HOLDING
VLCCF
0.15
2013
Q3
Stock
12-Sep-2013
KNIGHTSBRIDGE TANKERS PRINCIPAL
VLCCF
10.0
0.0
2013
Q3
Dividends
10-Sep-2013
KNIGHTSBRIDGE TANKERS HOLDING
VLCCF
91.7
2013
Q2
Stock
07-Jun-2013
KNIGHTSBRIDGE TANKERS PRINCIPAL
VLCCF
12.0
0.0
2013
Q2
Dividends
05-Jun-2013
KNIGHTSBRIDGE TANKERS HOLDING
VLCCF
89.6
2013
Q2
Stock
03-May-2013
KNIGHTSBRIDGE TANKER SALE PRICE
VLCCF
3.28
2013
Q2
Stock
26-Apr-2013
KNIGHTSBRIDGE TANKERS TR TO
VLCCF
-512.0
0.0
2013
Q2
Stock
26-Apr-2013
KNIGHTSBRIDGE TANKERS TR FROM
VLCCF
512.0
0.0
2013
Q1
Stock
08-Mar-2013
KNIGHTSBRIDGE TANKERS PRINCIPAL
VLCCF
12.0
0.0
2013
Q1
Dividends
06-Mar-2013
KNIGHTSBRIDGE TANKERS HOLDING
VLCCF
0.53
2013
Q1
Dividends
06-Mar-2013
KNIGHTSBRIDGE TANKERS HOLDING
VLCCF
86.98

Year
Qtr
Category
ActivityDate
Description
Symbol
Quantity
Price
Amount
2012
Q4
Dividends
12-Dec-2012
KNIGHTSBRIDGE TANKERS HOLDING
VLCCF
87.5
2012
Q3
Dividends
12-Sep-2012
KNIGHTSBRIDGE TANKERS HOLDING
VLCCF
0.35
2012
Q3
Dividends
12-Sep-2012
KNIGHTSBRIDGE TANKERS HOLDING
VLCCF
87.15
2012
Q2
Stock
24-May-2012
KNIGHTSBRIDGE TANKERS
VLCCF
500.0
9.09
-4545.0
 

PFF – Trading Journal – 16-Jul-2014

 
Trading Setup Summary
PFF
18-Jan-2013
40.26
1000
42274.15
16-Jul-2014
39.96
602.42
389
25674.34
Current Date
Average Price
Current Shares
Current Valuation
Trading Days Held
Start Buy Date
Start Shares
Start Buy Price
Stock
Start Investment
Married Put
Strategy
39.88
Current Price

Total Strategy Return
Gain Loss
Type
Gain Loss
Percent Return (%)
Category
Annualised
Percent Return (%)
Annualised Income Stream
(dividends+income+hedges)
Percent Return (%) – see Note *
Unrealized
-49.55
-0.12
-0.08
Stock
Realized
-808.88
-1.91
-1.28
Stock
Realized
3941.21
9.32
6.24
Dividends
6.24
Unrealized
0.0
0.0
0.0
Income
0.0
Realized
0.0
0.0
0.0
Income
0.0
Unrealized
-467.7
-1.11
-0.74
Hedging
-0.74
Realized
-3510.68
-8.3
-5.56
Hedging
-5.56
-2.12 %
TOTAL
-$ 896
-1.42 %
-0.06 %
Buy and Hold Percent Return (%)
8.46 %
Note: The last column on the right hand side "Annualised Income Stream Percent Return (%)"  shows the 30 Day Trading strategy as an income stream of "dividends", option "income" (usually call option strategies) and option "hedging" (protective put options). By design this excludes stock unrealized/realized gain/loss so is deliberately different than "Annualised Total Strategy Percent Return (%)". This is a useful measure of the ongoing annual costs of running 30 Day Trading strategies (versus buy and hold). This can measure how effective the option "hedges" were over the course of the year (sometimes they may make money, but often option "hedges" are a drag on returns). Combining "income" option trades and "dividends" it can be seen whether or not these compensated for cost of "hedges" (sometimes they will). This is a unique measurement for 30 Day Trading strategies to see which category of "dividends", option "income" or option "hedges" helps (or hurts) annual returns.
Total Strategy Breakeven
Stock Price
% decline from current price
45.1
-13.08

Gain Loss Summary per Trading Quarter
Year
Category
Gain Loss Type
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Total
2013
Hedging
Realized
0.0
-1228.92
0.0
764.79
-464.1300
2014
Stock
Unrealized
0.0
-49.55
0.0
0.0
-49.55
2014
Stock
Realized
0.0
-808.88
0.0
0.0
-808.88
2014
Hedging
Unrealized
0.0
-467.7
0.0
0.0
-467.7
2014
Hedging
Realized
0.0
-3046.55
0.0
0.0
-3046.55
-$ 4,837
TOTAL

Unrealised and Realised Gain Loss Detail
Year Qtr
Category
Type
Symbol
Qty
Unit Cost
Cost Basis
Price
Value
Gain / Loss
Liquidation Date
2014
Q2
Stock
Unrealized
PFF
500.0
40.25
20123.0
39.88
19940.0
-183.0
2014
Q2
Stock
Unrealized
PFF
5.0
40.25
201.24
39.88
199.4
-1.84
2014
Q2
Stock
Unrealized
PFF
0.4159
39.75
16.53
39.87
16.58
0.05
2014
Q2
Stock
Unrealized
PFF
2.0
39.75
79.5
39.88
79.76
0.26
2014
Q2
Stock
Unrealized
PFF
1.0
39.52
39.52
39.88
39.88
0.36
2014
Q2
Stock
Unrealized
PFF
2.0
39.39
78.78
39.88
79.76
0.98
2014
Q2
Stock
Unrealized
PFF
1.0
39.51
39.51
39.88
39.88
0.37
2014
Q2
Stock
Unrealized
PFF
2.0
39.54
79.08
39.88
79.76
0.68
2014
Q2
Stock
Unrealized
PFF
1.0
38.87
38.87
39.88
39.88
1.01
2014
Q2
Stock
Unrealized
PFF
5.0
38.94
194.7
39.88
199.4
4.7
2014
Q2
Stock
Unrealized
PFF
1.0
38.1
38.1
39.88
39.88
1.78
2014
Q2
Stock
Unrealized
PFF
6.0
38.36
230.13
39.88
239.28
9.15
2014
Q2
Stock
Unrealized
PFF
6.0
37.88
227.31
39.88
239.28
11.97
2014
Q2
Stock
Unrealized
PFF
19.0
37.12
705.28
39.88
757.72
52.44
2014
Q2
Stock
Unrealized
PFF
1.0
37.78
37.78
39.88
39.88
2.1

Year Qtr
Category
Type
Symbol
Qty
Unit Cost
Cost Basis
Price
Value
Gain / Loss
Liquidation Date
2014
Q2
Stock
Unrealized
PFF
7.0
37.53
262.69
39.88
279.16
16.47
2014
Q2
Stock
Unrealized
PFF
4.0
37.91
151.65
39.88
159.52
7.87
2014
Q2
Stock
Unrealized
PFF
4.0
37.59
150.35
39.88
159.52
9.17
2014
Q2
Stock
Unrealized
PFF
1.0
37.66
37.66
39.88
39.88
2.22
2014
Q2
Stock
Unrealized
PFF
4.0
37.7
150.79
39.88
159.52
8.73
2014
Q2
Stock
Unrealized
PFF
1.0
38.34
38.34
39.88
39.88
1.54
2014
Q2
Stock
Unrealized
PFF
4.0
38.38
153.53
39.88
159.52
5.99
2014
Q2
Stock
Unrealized
PFF
1.0
39.12
39.12
39.88
39.88
0.76
2014
Q2
Stock
Unrealized
PFF
4.0
38.48
153.92
39.88
159.52
5.6
2014
Q2
Stock
Unrealized
PFF
1.0
40.72
40.72
39.88
39.88
-0.84
2014
Q2
Stock
Unrealized
PFF
4.0
39.7
158.82
39.88
159.52
0.7
2014
Q2
Stock
Unrealized
PFF
4.0
40.98
163.93
39.88
159.52
-4.41
2014
Q2
Stock
Unrealized
PFF
8.0
40.28
322.28
39.88
319.04
-3.24
2014
Q2
Stock
Unrealized
PFF
1.0
40.27
40.27
39.88
39.88
-0.39
2014
Q2
Stock
Unrealized
PFF
2.0
40.24
80.49
39.88
79.76
-0.73
2014
Q2
Hedging
Unrealized
PFF141220P00042000
5.0
4.24
2117.7
3.3
1650.0
-467.7
2014
Q2
Hedging
Realized
PFF141219P00040000
5.0
3.27
1632.7
2.3
1152.27
-480.43
09-May-2014
2014
Q2
Stock
Realized
PFF
495.0
40.25
19923.22
38.9
19256.71
-666.51
03-Apr-2014
2014
Q2
Stock
Realized
PFF
5.0
40.23
201.15
38.9
194.51
-6.64
03-Apr-2014
2014
Q2
Stock
Realized
PFF
100.0
40.26
4025.97
38.9
3890.24
-135.73
03-Apr-2014
2014
Q2
Hedging
Realized
PFF140418P00039000
5.0
2.79
1395.0
0.23
117.29
-1277.71
03-Apr-2014
2014
Q2
Hedging
Realized
PFF140418P00039000
5.0
2.81
1405.7
0.23
117.29
-1288.41
03-Apr-2014
2013
Q3
Hedging
Realized
PFF131018P00041000
5.0
2.36
1182.22
3.14
1569.97
387.75
17-Oct-2013
2013
Q3
Hedging
Realized
PFF131018P00041000
5.0
2.36
1182.23
3.12
1559.27
377.04
17-Oct-2013
2013
Q2
Hedging
Realized
PFF130719P00041000
10.0
2.01
2014.45
0.79
785.53
-1228.92
30-Apr-2013

Trading and Income Activity Detail
Year
Qtr
Category
ActivityDate
Description
Symbol
Quantity
Price
Amount
2014
Q2
Stock
09-Jul-2014
ISHARES U.S. PREFERRED STOCK
PFF
3.0
0.0
2014
Q2
Dividends
08-Jul-2014
ISHARES U.S. PREFERRED STOCK
PFF
109.78
2014
Q2
Stock
09-Jun-2014
ISHARES U.S. PREFERRED STOCK
PFF
3.0
0.0
2014
Q2
Dividends
06-Jun-2014
ISHARES U.S. PREFERRED STOCK
PFF
109.17
2014
Q2
Hedging
09-May-2014
PUT PFF 00042.000 EXP 12-20-14
PFF141220P00042000
5.0
4.22
-2117.7
2014
Q2
Hedging
09-May-2014
PUT PFF 00040.000 EXP 12-20-14
PFF141220P00040000
-5.0
2.32
1152.27
2014
Q2
Stock
08-May-2014
ISHARES U.S. PREFERRED STOCK
PFF
2.0
0.0
2014
Q2
Dividends
07-May-2014
ISHARES U.S. PREFERRED STOCK
PFF
113.63
2014
Q2
Stock
08-Apr-2014
ISHARES U.S. PREFERRED STOCK
PFF
6.0
0.0
2014
Q2
Dividends
07-Apr-2014
ISHARES U.S. PREFERRED STOCK
PFF
230.04
2014
Q2
Hedging
03-Apr-2014
PUT PFF 00039.000 EXP 04-19-14
PFF140419P00039000
-5.0
0.25
117.29
2014
Q2
Hedging
03-Apr-2014
PUT PFF 00039.000 EXP 04-19-14
PFF140419P00039000
-5.0
0.25
117.29
2014
Q2
Hedging
03-Apr-2014
PUT PFF 00040.000 EXP 12-20-14
PFF141220P00040000
5.0
3.25
-1632.7
2014
Q2
Stock
03-Apr-2014
ISHARES U.S. PREFERRED STOCK
PFF
-600.0
38.9
23341.46
2014
Q1
Stock
10-Mar-2014
ISHARES U.S. PREFERRED STOCK
PFF
7.0
0.0
2014
Q1
Dividends
07-Mar-2014
ISHARES U.S. PREFERRED STOCK
PFF
259.67
2014
Q1
Stock
10-Feb-2014
ISHARES U.S. PREFERRED STOCK
PFF
6.0
0.0
2014
Q1
Dividends
07-Feb-2014
ISHARES U.S. PREFERRED STOCK
PFF
235.06
2014
Q1
Stock
03-Jan-2014
ISHARES U.S. PREFERRED STOCK
PFF
19.0
0.0
2014
Q1
Dividends
02-Jan-2014
ISHARES U.S. PREFERRED STOCK
PFF
709.88

Year
Qtr
Category
ActivityDate
Description
Symbol
Quantity
Price
Amount
2013
Q4
Stock
09-Dec-2013
ISHARES U.S. PREFERRED STOCK
PFF
8.0
0.0
2013
Q4
Dividends
06-Dec-2013
ISHARES U.S. PREFERRED STOCK
PFF
271.21
2013
Q3
Stock
08-Nov-2013
ISHARES U.S. PREFERRED STOCK
PFF
4.0
0.0
2013
Q3
Dividends
07-Nov-2013
ISHARES U.S. PREFERRED STOCK
PFF
174.59
2013
Q3
Hedging
18-Oct-2013
PUT PFF 00039.000 EXP 04-19-14
PFF140419P00039000
5.0
2.79
-1395.0
2013
Q3
Hedging
18-Oct-2013
PUT PFF 00039.000 EXP 04-19-14 NOCC
PFF140419P00039000
-5.0
2.79
1405.7
2013
Q3
Hedging
18-Oct-2013
PUT PFF 00041.000 EXP 10-19-13
PFF131019P00041000
-5.0
3.14
1569.97
2013
Q3
Hedging
18-Oct-2013
PUT PFF 00041.000 EXP 10-19-13 NOCC
PFF131019P00041000
5.0
3.14
-1559.27
2013
Q3
Hedging
17-Oct-2013
PUT PFF 00039.000 EXP 04-19-14
PFF140419P00039000
5.0
2.79
-1405.7
2013
Q3
Hedging
17-Oct-2013
PUT PFF 00039.000 EXP 04-19-14
PFF140419P00039000
5.0
2.79
-1405.7
2013
Q3
Hedging
17-Oct-2013
PUT PFF 00041.000 EXP 10-19-13
PFF131019P00041000
-5.0
3.14
1559.27
2013
Q3
Hedging
17-Oct-2013
PUT PFF 00041.000 EXP 10-19-13
PFF131019P00041000
-5.0
3.14
1559.27
2013
Q3
Stock
08-Oct-2013
ISHARES U.S. PREFERRED STOCK
PFF
5.0
0.0
2013
Q3
Dividends
07-Oct-2013
ISHARES U.S. PREFERRED STOCK
PFF
170.53
2013
Q3
Stock
10-Sep-2013
ISHARES U.S. PREFERRED STOCK
PFF
5.0
0.0
2013
Q3
Dividends
09-Sep-2013
ISHARES U.S. PREFERRED STOCK
PFF
177.67
2013
Q3
Stock
08-Aug-2013
ISHARES U.S. PREFERRED STOCK
PFF
4.0
0.0
2013
Q3
Dividends
07-Aug-2013
ISHARES U.S. PREFERRED STOCK
PFF
182.67
2013
Q2
Stock
09-Jul-2013
ISHARES U.S. PREFERRED STOCK
PFF
5.0
0.0
2013
Q2
Dividends
08-Jul-2013
ISHARES U.S. PREFERRED STOCK
PFF
178.32

Year
Qtr
Category
ActivityDate
Description
Symbol
Quantity
Price
Amount
2013
Q2
Stock
10-Jun-2013
S&P US PFD STK INDEX FD ISHARES
PFF
5.0
0.0
2013
Q2
Dividends
07-Jun-2013
S&P US PFD STK INDEX FD ISHARES
PFF
184.09
2013
Q2
Stock
08-May-2013
S&P US PFD STK INDEX FD ISHARES
PFF
4.0
0.0
2013
Q2
Dividends
07-May-2013
S&P US PFD STK INDEX FD ISHARES
PFF
192.98
2013
Q2
Hedging
30-Apr-2013
PUT PFF 00041.000 S&P US PFD STK
PFF130720P00041000
-10.0
0.8
785.53
2013
Q2
Stock
17-Apr-2013
S&P US PFD STK INDEX FD ISHARES
PFF
-900.0
0.0
2013
Q2
Stock
08-Apr-2013
S&P US PFD STK INDEX FD ISHARES
PFF
9.0
0.0
2013
Q2
Dividends
05-Apr-2013
S&P US PFD STK INDEX FD ISHARES
PFF
350.34
2013
Q1
Stock
08-Mar-2013
S&P US PFD STK INDEX FD ISHARES
PFF
2.0
0.0
2013
Q1
Stock
07-Mar-2013
S&P US PFD STK INDEX FD ISHARES
PFF
5.0
40.23
-201.15
2013
Q1
Stock
07-Mar-2013
S&P US PFD STK INDEX FD ISHARES
PFF
500.0
40.25
-20124.46
2013
Q1
Stock
07-Mar-2013
S&P US PFD STK INDEX FD ISHARES
PFF
500.0
40.25
-20123.0
2013
Q1
Hedging
07-Mar-2013
PUT PFF 00041.000 S&P US PFD STK
PFF131019P00041000
10.0
2.35
-2364.45
2013
Q1
Dividends
07-Mar-2013
S&P US PFD STK INDEX FD ISHARES
PFF
100.05
2013
Q1
Dividends
07-Feb-2013
S&P US PFD STK INDEX FD ISHARES
PFF
191.53
2013
Q1
Stock
18-Jan-2013
S&P US PFD STK INDEX FD ISHARES
PFF
1000.0
40.26
-40259.7
2013
Q1
Hedging
18-Jan-2013
PUT PFF 00041.000 S&P US PFD STK
PFF130720P00041000
10.0
2.0
-2014.45
 

PAL – Trading Journal – 16-Jul-2014

 
Trading Setup Summary
PAL
17-May-2013
1.05
2000
2100
16-Jul-2014
.32
5000.00
304
1485.00
Current Date
Average Price
Current Shares
Current Valuation
Trading Days Held
Start Buy Date
Start Shares
Start Buy Price
Stock
Start Investment
Long Stock
Strategy
0.30
Current Price

Total Strategy Return
Gain Loss
Type
Gain Loss
Percent Return (%)
Category
Annualised
Percent Return (%)
Annualised Income Stream
(dividends+income+hedges)
Percent Return (%) – see Note *
Unrealized
-90.89
-4.33
-3.71
Stock
Realized
-162.4
-7.73
-6.63
Stock
Realized
0.0
0.0
0.0
Dividends
0.0
Unrealized
0.0
0.0
0.0
Income
0.0
Realized
0.0
0.0
0.0
Income
0.0
Unrealized
0.0
0.0
0.0
Hedging
0.0
Realized
0.0
0.0
0.0
Hedging
0.0
-12.06 %
TOTAL
-$ 253
-10.34 %
0.00 %
Buy and Hold Percent Return (%)
-71.43 %
Note: The last column on the right hand side "Annualised Income Stream Percent Return (%)"  shows the 30 Day Trading strategy as an income stream of "dividends", option "income" (usually call option strategies) and option "hedging" (protective put options). By design this excludes stock unrealized/realized gain/loss so is deliberately different than "Annualised Total Strategy Percent Return (%)". This is a useful measure of the ongoing annual costs of running 30 Day Trading strategies (versus buy and hold). This can measure how effective the option "hedges" were over the course of the year (sometimes they may make money, but often option "hedges" are a drag on returns). Combining "income" option trades and "dividends" it can be seen whether or not these compensated for cost of "hedges" (sometimes they will). This is a unique measurement for 30 Day Trading strategies to see which category of "dividends", option "income" or option "hedges" helps (or hurts) annual returns.
Total Strategy Breakeven
Stock Price
% decline from current price
1.18
-292.21

Gain Loss Summary per Trading Quarter
Year
Category
Gain Loss Type
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Total
2013
Stock
Realized
0.0
-167.23
0.0
0.0
-167.23
2014
Stock
Unrealized
0.0
-90.89
0.0
0.0
-90.89
2014
Stock
Realized
4.83
0.0
0.0
0.0
4.83
-$ 253
TOTAL

Unrealised and Realised Gain Loss Detail
Year Qtr
Category
Type
Symbol
Qty
Unit Cost
Cost Basis
Price
Value
Gain / Loss
Liquidation Date
2014
Q2
Stock
Unrealized
PAL
5000.0
0.32
1575.89
0.3
1485.0
-90.89
2014
Q1
Stock
Realized
PAL
5000.0
0.4
1985.14
0.4
1989.97
4.83
31-Jan-2014
2013
Q2
Stock
Realized
PAL
2000.0
1.05
2100.0
0.97
1932.77
-167.23
20-Jun-2013

Trading and Income Activity Detail
Year
Qtr
Category
ActivityDate
Description
Symbol
Quantity
Price
Amount
2014
Q2
Stock
17-Apr-2014
NTH AMN PALLADIUM LTD EXECUTED ON
PAL
5000.0
0.32
-1575.89
2014
Q1
Stock
31-Jan-2014
NTH AMN PALLADIUM LTD EXECUTED ON
PAL
-5000.0
0.4
1989.97
2013
Q4
Stock
06-Dec-2013
NTH AMN PALLADIUM LTD EXECUTED ON
PAL
5000.0
0.4
-1985.14
2013
Q2
Stock
20-Jun-2013
NTH AMN PALLADIUM LTD
PAL
-2000.0
0.97
1932.77
2013
Q2
Stock
17-May-2013
NTH AMN PALLADIUM LTD EXECUTED ON
PAL
2000.0
1.05
-2100.0
 

XLU – Trading Journal – 16-Jul-2014

 
Trading Setup Summary
XLU
04-Jan-2013
35.71
294
11527.94
16-Jul-2014
35.92
248.22
399
10598.85
Current Date
Average Price
Current Shares
Current Valuation
Trading Days Held
Start Buy Date
Start Shares
Start Buy Price
Stock
Start Investment
Married Put
Strategy
42.70
Current Price

Total Strategy Return
Gain Loss
Type
Gain Loss
Percent Return (%)
Category
Annualised
Percent Return (%)
Annualised Income Stream
(dividends+income+hedges)
Percent Return (%) – see Note *
Unrealized
1682.6
14.6
9.53
Stock
Realized
323.58
2.81
1.83
Stock
Realized
631.55
5.48
3.58
Dividends
3.58
Unrealized
0.0
0.0
0.0
Income
0.0
Realized
0.0
0.0
0.0
Income
0.0
Unrealized
0.0
0.0
0.0
Hedging
0.0
Realized
-1111.44
-9.64
-6.3
Hedging
-6.3
13.25 %
TOTAL
$ 1,526
8.64 %
-2.72 %
Buy and Hold Percent Return (%)
26.33 %
Note: The last column on the right hand side "Annualised Income Stream Percent Return (%)"  shows the 30 Day Trading strategy as an income stream of "dividends", option "income" (usually call option strategies) and option "hedging" (protective put options). By design this excludes stock unrealized/realized gain/loss so is deliberately different than "Annualised Total Strategy Percent Return (%)". This is a useful measure of the ongoing annual costs of running 30 Day Trading strategies (versus buy and hold). This can measure how effective the option "hedges" were over the course of the year (sometimes they may make money, but often option "hedges" are a drag on returns). Combining "income" option trades and "dividends" it can be seen whether or not these compensated for cost of "hedges" (sometimes they will). This is a unique measurement for 30 Day Trading strategies to see which category of "dividends", option "income" or option "hedges" helps (or hurts) annual returns.
Total Strategy Breakeven
Stock Price
% decline from current price
32.67
23.5

Gain Loss Summary per Trading Quarter
Year
Category
Gain Loss Type
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Total
2013
Hedging
Realized
-507.41
-438.42
0.0
140.59
-805.24
2014
Stock
Unrealized
0.0
1682.6
0.0
0.0
1682.6
2014
Stock
Realized
323.58
0.0
0.0
0.0
323.58
2014
Hedging
Realized
-306.2
0.0
0.0
0.0
-306.2
$ 895
TOTAL

Unrealised and Realised Gain Loss Detail
Year Qtr
Category
Type
Symbol
Qty
Unit Cost
Cost Basis
Price
Value
Gain / Loss
Liquidation Date
2014
Q2
Stock
Unrealized
XLU
232.0
35.71
8284.72
42.7
9906.4
1621.68
2014
Q2
Stock
Unrealized
XLU
2.0
44.16
88.31
42.7
85.4
-2.91
2014
Q2
Stock
Unrealized
XLU
0.2168
42.48
9.21
42.67
9.25
0.04
2014
Q2
Stock
Unrealized
XLU
2.0
41.44
82.87
42.7
85.4
2.53
2014
Q2
Stock
Unrealized
XLU
1.0
38.76
38.76
42.7
42.7
3.94
2014
Q2
Stock
Unrealized
XLU
3.0
37.45
112.35
42.7
128.1
15.75
2014
Q2
Stock
Unrealized
XLU
1.0
37.21
37.21
42.7
42.7
5.49
2014
Q2
Stock
Unrealized
XLU
2.0
37.36
74.72
42.7
85.4
10.68
2014
Q2
Stock
Unrealized
XLU
1.0
37.65
37.65
42.7
42.7
5.05
2014
Q2
Stock
Unrealized
XLU
2.0
37.06
74.11
42.7
85.4
11.29
2014
Q2
Stock
Unrealized
XLU
2.0
38.17
76.34
42.7
85.4
9.06
2014
Q1
Stock
Realized
XLU
62.0
35.71
2214.02
40.93
2537.6
323.58
28-Mar-2014
2014
Q1
Hedging
Realized
XLU140321P00036000
3.0
1.02
306.2
0.0
0.0
-306.2
24-Mar-2014
2013
Q3
Hedging
Realized
XLU130920P00041000
3.0
2.25
675.2
2.72
815.79
140.59
18-Sep-2013
2013
Q2
Hedging
Realized
XLU140117P00040000
3.0
3.69
1107.2
2.23
668.78
-438.42
17-Apr-2013
2013
Q1
Hedging
Realized
XLU130118P00037000
3.0
3.43
1029.2
1.74
521.79
-507.41
06-Mar-2013

Trading and Income Activity Detail
Year
Qtr
Category
ActivityDate
Description
Symbol
Quantity
Price
Amount
2014
Q2
Stock
01-Jul-2014
SECTOR SPDR UTILITIES PRINCIPAL
XLU
2.0
0.0
2014
Q2
Dividends
30-Jun-2014
SECTOR SPDR UTILITIES HOLDING
XLU
92.01
2014
Q2
Stock
01-Apr-2014
SECTOR SPDR UTILITIES PRINCIPAL
XLU
3.0
0.0
2014
Q1
Dividends
31-Mar-2014
SECTOR SPDR UTILITIES HOLDING
XLU
102.38
2014
Q1
Stock
28-Mar-2014
SECTOR SPDR UTILITIES
XLU
-62.0
40.93
2537.6
2014
Q1
Hedging
24-Mar-2014
PUT XLU 00036.000 UTILITIES SELECT
XLU140322P00036000
-3.0
0.0
2014
Q1
Stock
03-Jan-2014
SECTOR SPDR UTILITIES PRINCIPAL
XLU
3.0
0.0
2013
Q4
Dividends
31-Dec-2013
SECTOR SPDR UTILITIES HOLDING
XLU
121.14
2013
Q3
Stock
02-Oct-2013
SECTOR SPDR UTILITIES PRINCIPAL
XLU
3.0
0.0
2013
Q3
Dividends
30-Sep-2013
SECTOR SPDR UTILITIES HOLDING
XLU
109.44
2013
Q3
Hedging
18-Sep-2013
PUT XLU 00041.000 EXP 09-21-13
XLU130921P00041000
-3.0
2.75
815.79
2013
Q3
Hedging
18-Sep-2013
PUT XLU 00036.000 EXP 03-22-14
XLU140322P00036000
3.0
0.99
-306.2
2013
Q2
Stock
02-Jul-2013
SECTOR SPDR UTILITIES PRINCIPAL
XLU
3.0
0.0
2013
Q2
Dividends
01-Jul-2013
SECTOR SPDR UTILITIES HOLDING
XLU
109.86
2013
Q2
Hedging
17-Apr-2013
PUT XLU 00041.000 EXP 09-21-13
XLU130921P00041000
3.0
2.22
-675.2
2013
Q2
Hedging
17-Apr-2013
PUT XLU 00040.000 EXP 01-18-14
XLU140118P00040000
-3.0
2.26
668.78
2013
Q1
Stock
26-Mar-2013
SECTOR SPDR UTILITIES PRINCIPAL
XLU
2.0
0.0
2013
Q1
Dividends
25-Mar-2013
SECTOR SPDR UTILITIES HOLDING
XLU
96.72
2013
Q1
Hedging
06-Mar-2013
PUT XLU 00040.000 EXP 01-18-14
XLU140118P00040000
3.0
3.66
-1107.2
2013
Q1
Hedging
06-Mar-2013
PUT XLU 00037.000 EXP 01-18-14
XLU140118P00037000
-3.0
1.77
521.79

Year
Qtr
Category
ActivityDate
Description
Symbol
Quantity
Price
Amount
2013
Q1
Stock
04-Jan-2013
SECTOR SPDR UTILITIES
XLU
294.0
35.71
-10498.74
2013
Q1
Hedging
04-Jan-2013
PUT XLU 00037.000 EXP 01-18-14
XLU140118P00037000
3.0
3.4
-1029.2
 

VNQ – Trading Journal – 16-Jul-2014

 
Trading Setup Summary
VNQ
03-Apr-2014
70.79
300
22502.13
16-Jul-2014
70.79
300.00
75
23617.50
Current Date
Average Price
Current Shares
Current Valuation
Trading Days Held
Start Buy Date
Start Shares
Start Buy Price
Stock
Start Investment
Married Put
Strategy
76.20
Current Price

Total Strategy Return
Gain Loss
Type
Gain Loss
Percent Return (%)
Category
Annualised
Percent Return (%)
Annualised Income Stream
(dividends+income+hedges)
Percent Return (%) – see Note *
Unrealized
1624.47
7.22
25.1
Stock
Realized
0.0
0.0
0.0
Stock
Realized
208.5
0.93
3.22
Dividends
3.22
Unrealized
0.0
0.0
0.0
Income
0.0
Realized
0.0
0.0
0.0
Income
0.0
Unrealized
-668.1
-2.97
-10.32