Week 25 Snapshot: Friday Portfolio Developments (13-Jun-2025 to 19-Jun-2025)

Portfolio Update

Week 25 saw no position changes, and a focus on income generation to offset market weakness.

SOFI currently leads the pack with a 63% total return from put-selling. MSTY is up 3.83% due to dividend reinvestment, and ULTY gained 2.55%. 

YMAX (-7.38%) and CONY (-14.04%) remained the primary laggards despite significant dividend income, as both saw declines amid broader market weakness and crypto-linked selling pressure.

Market Update

Global markets turned cautious mid-week as renewed Israel - Iran hostilities on Jun 14 sent oil prices surging nearly 6% and equities futures sliding about 1%, a risk-off reaction that persisted through Jun 18 when the Federal Reserve held rates steady and reiterated two rate-cut forecasts later this year, keeping the S&P 500 flat. On Jun 19, President Trump's upcoming decision on US involvement in the Israel - Iran conflict further increased geopolitical uncertainty.

Key Dates:

• 14 Jun 2025   Israel and Iran launched fresh attacks on each other
• 18 Jun 2025   The Fed held rates steady and maintained two rate cut forecasts later this year.
• 19 Jun 2025   Trump to decide on US involvement in Israel - Iran war in 2 weeks.

Transactions Made:

• Closed 2 CONY $8.00 covered calls to realize over 70% of the premium earned

Realized P&L:

Upcoming Dividends:

Strategy for Week 26:

• Maintain buffer to provide liquidity for volatility spikes. 
• Add to high-yield option income funds like MSTY
• Roll SOFI puts once ~70% premium is captured.
• Reinvest dividends from ULTY / YMAX payouts back into income vehicles.
• Monitor middle east developments and Fed commentary.

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