Hello everyone! As we approach the end of the year, I’m sticking to my core strategy: generating consistent weekly income through Covered Calls and Cash Secured Puts. By leveraging the volatility in the market, I was able to collect a total of $484.00 in premiums this past week alone.
With a total portfolio value of approximately $82,700, this week’s activity resulted in a 0.59% weekly return, which scales to an impressive 30.43% annualized yield.
The Week’s Top Performer: NIKE ($NKE)
The standout trade this week was $NKE. I sold a single Cash Secured Put with a $61.00 strike price and walked away with $60.00 in premium. Not only was this my highest single-contract earner, but it also netted a strong 0.98% weekly return on that specific position.
My strategy remains diversified across tech, retail, and crypto-adjacent ETFs. Here is a snapshot of how the week played out:
- Heavy TQQQ Activity: I utilized several TQQQ Puts to take advantage of price fluctuations, with returns ranging from 0.50% to 1.17% per position.
- High Yielders: Some of my most aggressive returns came from EOSE (1.42% weekly) and HIMS (1.00% weekly).
- The Mix: I balanced my risk by selling 11 Puts (bullish/neutral bias) and 8 Calls (neutral/bearish bias), ensuring I was collecting premium regardless of which way the individual tickers moved.
| Metric | Weekly Result |
| Total Premium Collected | $484.00 |
| Total Capital Utilized | $82,700.00 |
| Weekly Portfolio Return | 0.59% |
| Projected Yearly Return | 30.43% |
Out of the Money (OTM)
18 out of 19 of my positions ended - Out of the Money.
For my Calls (like $SOFI, $ETHA, $ETHU): The stock price ended or is currently below my strike. This is great because I keep 100% of the premium and get to keep my shares to sell calls against them again next week.
For my Puts (like $TQQQ, $UBER, $NFLX): The stock price is safely above my strike. These are already or on track to expire worthless, letting me pocket the premium without having to use my cash to buy the shares.
In the Money (ITM):
I have one position that is In the Money and I got assigned it on Friday:
$NKE (NIKE) Put – Strike $61.00: With the current price at $58.71, this put was ITM by $2.29.
My Game Plan for $NKE: I’m perfectly happy being assigned here! By taking the $60 premium I collected, my "effective" cost basis for the stock drops to **$60.40**. I’ll immediately pivot to the "Wheel Strategy" and start selling Covered Calls against them to continue generating income.
Having 95% of my positions OTM is a fantastic result for a weekly cycle. It shows that my strike price selection is providing a solid "margin of safety" while still allowing me to capture significant yield.
My 2025 Options Income Growth:
I started this journey of selling Cash Secured Puts (CSP) and Covered Calls (CC) back in June 2025, and seeing the progress visualized in this chart is a powerful reminder of what consistency can do.
When I first began in June, my income was just a small "proof of concept" starting at less than $100.00. Since then, I’ve navigated different market cycles to scale this into a significant monthly revenue stream.
The chart highlights a clear growth trajectory as I refined my strategy and likely increased my capital allocation:
After a quiet start, July saw a jump to roughly $700.00, followed by another solid increase in August to approximately $1,600.00.
Things really heated up in the fall. September income climbed to about $2,300.00, and October marked my best month ever, breaking the $3,000.00 barrier because of 5 friday's in a month. Also in September and October I sold options on risky stocks like $ETHU, $MSTR, $BMNR, etc.
Income moderated toward the end of the year, with November bringing in roughly $2,000.00 and December (so far) sitting at approximately $1,200.00. After getting assigned multiple $BMNR and $ETHU, I learned my lessons. Now I am not chasing the yields. I am selling options on good quality stocks which are not so overpriced.
