**Note, the second image shows the detail behind each option sold this week.**

**Annual results:**  
• 2023 up $65,403 (+41.31%) | S&P 500: +26.3% | Nasdaq: +43.4%  
• 2024 up $64,610 (+29.71%) | S&P 500: +25.0% | Nasdaq: +28.6%  
• 2025 up $111,496 (+34.52%) | S&P 500: +17.9% | Nasdaq: +20.4%

3-Year Cumulative (2023–2025):  
• [r/ExpiredOptions](/r/ExpiredOptions/): +146.6% ($241,509)  
• S&P 500: +86.1% (+60.4% behind)  
• Nasdaq: +122.0% (+24.5% behind)

**Unrealized G&L (options):**  
• YTD: $18,402.00  
• 1 Month: $16,338.00  
• 1 Week: $5,845.00

**Realized P&L (options):**  
• YTD: $71,580.00  
• 1 Month: $13,123.00  
• 1 Week: $10,075.00

**Total premium by year:**  
• 2023 $23,132 in premium  
• 2024 $47,640 in premium  
• 2025 $68,319 in premium  
• 2026 $32,382 YTD  
• Average $46,364/year (completed years)

**Premium by month (2026):**  
• January $3,334  
• February $3,625  
• March $4,196  
• April $5,593  
• May $3,787  
• June $3,497  
• July $3,628  
• August $3,981  
• September $761  
• Average $3,600/month

I am over $171k in total options premium, since 2021. I average roughly $34 per option sold. I have sold over 5,100 options. I have been able to increase the premiums on an annual basis and I will attempt to keep this upward trend going forward.

**Strategy:**  
The underlying strategy is buy and hold. I also use simple 1-legged options to supplement that strategy. Options have somewhat of a learning curve, but I believe that most people can supplement their investments using simple options with careful risk management.

I sell options on a weekly basis. I prefer cash secured puts and covered calls. I rarely close early, prefer rolling when needed, and let time decay do the heavy lifting while I stay focused on quality companies, patience, and consistency over hype. My goal is consistency in option premium revenue. I am building an income stream that will continue long into retirement.

Disclaimer: I am not a financial advisor. This information is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Trading options involves significant risk.

Week 37 $475 in premium