tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097510160054715524.post6078034047729298535..comments2024-01-03T21:42:28.979-08:00Comments on DivGro: Monthly Review: July 2016FerdiShttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05008021146951839361noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097510160054715524.post-48253654030752701892016-09-20T12:37:30.832-07:002016-09-20T12:37:30.832-07:00Unfortunately, my GPS shares sit in my FolioInvest...Unfortunately, my GPS shares sit in my FolioInvesting account and therefore, not eligible for options trades. At some point in the future I'm planning to transfer my shares to either Scottrade or Interactive Brokers where I can trade more options!FerdiShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05008021146951839361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097510160054715524.post-62309026669283874292016-08-11T17:22:09.911-07:002016-08-11T17:22:09.911-07:00GPS is a good covered call candidate. If memory se...GPS is a good covered call candidate. If memory serves you should be getting back closer to your cost basis and I think you have a big enough position. <br /><br />There's loads of volatility no matter what's happening with the broader market. They announce their same store sales results every month and the robots freak out over the headlines. catfishwizardhttp://catfishwizard.tumblr.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097510160054715524.post-1244180734203074882016-08-09T10:55:02.443-07:002016-08-09T10:55:02.443-07:00Thanks, R2R -- I like that the market value chart ...Thanks, R2R -- I like that the market value chart shows dividends (below) and capital gains (above) from month to month. Its a nice way to visualize progress... FerdiShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05008021146951839361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097510160054715524.post-3906634273339609952016-08-09T10:43:15.927-07:002016-08-09T10:43:15.927-07:00Wow! Love the look of that market value chart!! Co...Wow! Love the look of that market value chart!! Congrats on building up your assets and keeping that income growing.<br /><br />R2RRoadmap2Retirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14379818667071736766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097510160054715524.post-10803734514627691262016-08-08T18:46:15.012-07:002016-08-08T18:46:15.012-07:00Yes -- I executed such a trade on TGT. See:
http:...Yes -- I executed such a trade on TGT. See: <br />http://divgro.blogspot.com/2016/06/would-you-buy-target-for-less-than-62.html<br /><br />Of course, you have to be willing to buy the stock for the strike price if the share price drops!FerdiShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05008021146951839361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097510160054715524.post-91086337628678558052016-08-08T18:22:37.359-07:002016-08-08T18:22:37.359-07:00Have you tried selling short put options? I just s...Have you tried selling short put options? I just started last month and it is a very cool way to increase cash flowEvan @ Building Income Investmentshttp://www.buildingincomeinvestments.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097510160054715524.post-85010520626783014082016-08-07T22:33:11.322-07:002016-08-07T22:33:11.322-07:00Yes, a busy month indeed -- and I have a few more ...Yes, a busy month indeed -- and I have a few more sells to come as soon as I collected the next dividends! Certainly, I'm hoping to be selling a few more options in the foreseeable future!<br /><br />Thanks for visiting and commenting, IH!FerdiShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05008021146951839361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097510160054715524.post-55466854559750977402016-08-07T22:12:45.258-07:002016-08-07T22:12:45.258-07:00It was a busy month for you Ferdi. A lot of stock ...It was a busy month for you Ferdi. A lot of stock sells. It looks like someone is going to be selling more options ;-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15330040244289368427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097510160054715524.post-73483066659994752962016-08-07T17:45:24.194-07:002016-08-07T17:45:24.194-07:00Hi there, Tristan -- thanks for your kind words. I...Hi there, Tristan -- thanks for your kind words. Its great to have such a jump from 2015! I wish I could repeat that for a few years, but, alas, that won't be possible!FerdiShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05008021146951839361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097510160054715524.post-83099719261611712452016-08-07T17:42:53.253-07:002016-08-07T17:42:53.253-07:00Thanks, PIP! I agree, getting $850 in a slower mon...Thanks, PIP! I agree, getting $850 in a slower month is great! <br /><br />I think boosting dividend income with options will be a fun way to get even more out of dividend growth investing. I've been working towards that for a while now... with a lot of sells this month to lay the groundwork for option trades. We'll see how it goes!<br /><br />Good question about how PADI relates to total dividends received so far. The reason for the "discrepancy" is that I've transferred (recorded) past dividends from my other accounts as part of my portfolio consolidation process. So the total dividend amount is a somewhat inflated. To be clear, though, I took the consolidation process into account when I set my 2016 goals, so things are working out as planned (so far!)FerdiShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05008021146951839361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097510160054715524.post-83805599555399911482016-08-07T17:22:49.489-07:002016-08-07T17:22:49.489-07:00Thanks, Robin -- I'm looking forward to increa...Thanks, Robin -- I'm looking forward to increasing my options trading activity. The first one (on F) will expire soon and I should be able to do another one on my F shares shortly after that. Take care!FerdiShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05008021146951839361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097510160054715524.post-83628307085730302352016-08-07T17:20:59.331-07:002016-08-07T17:20:59.331-07:00Thanks, Pursuit to Freedom! The details are really...Thanks, Pursuit to Freedom! The details are really to help me make sure I stay on track!<br /><br />The reason I could grow so much in a year is that I've consolidated a number of my portfolios into DivGro... so now all of them are managed in the same way. FerdiShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05008021146951839361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097510160054715524.post-60140676269893484762016-08-07T17:17:21.138-07:002016-08-07T17:17:21.138-07:00Thanks for the kind words, Passive Income Dude! It...Thanks for the kind words, Passive Income Dude! Its been a busy period for me, and I can't wait to redeploy the cash and also jump into options trading to boost my dividend income!<br /><br />Hope to see an article or two from you at The DIVNet soon! Take care!FerdiShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05008021146951839361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097510160054715524.post-72907476726931959832016-08-07T15:43:56.207-07:002016-08-07T15:43:56.207-07:00Hey Ferdi, looks like a really nice update to me, ...Hey Ferdi, looks like a really nice update to me, solid amount of dividend income and a huge jump from 2015! Nice job.<br /><br />TristanDividends Down Underhttp://www.dividendsdownunder.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097510160054715524.post-68853108468309512272016-08-07T12:13:43.303-07:002016-08-07T12:13:43.303-07:00Awesome stuff Ferdi. $850 in a slow dividend payi...Awesome stuff Ferdi. $850 in a slow dividend paying month is fantastic. I think you'll really like moving to a more options focused strategy. I've contemplated closing positions to try and get more of them up to 100 share positions to implement a covered call strategy. It'll make dividend income more variable in the meantime but at this point in the game it's still about total return to grow my capital. <br /><br />One question though why is your PADI only $11k if you've already received $10.5k in dividends in just 7 months. Do you own a lot of semi annual payers that have already paid their two dividends for 2016?Passive Income Pursuithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947101854482544346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097510160054715524.post-4455878909971386642016-08-07T04:38:06.333-07:002016-08-07T04:38:06.333-07:00Nice update Ferdi! Keep up the good work. Curious ...Nice update Ferdi! Keep up the good work. Curious to see how your option plays work out. Good luck!A Dividend Dreamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15096338627604632904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097510160054715524.post-30672977821233689812016-08-07T04:30:31.669-07:002016-08-07T04:30:31.669-07:00You have a great way of tracking your portfolio! M...You have a great way of tracking your portfolio! Much detailed information. <br /><br />And the growth compared to July 2015. How did you manage to grow more than 100k in 1 year? Really nice!Pursuit 2 Freedomhttp://www.pursuit2freedom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6097510160054715524.post-61512220856794115822016-08-07T04:12:15.222-07:002016-08-07T04:12:15.222-07:00Wow, DivGro I'm impressed! Thank you for shari...Wow, DivGro I'm impressed! Thank you for sharing. That's a very thorough review, packed with nothing but quality info. And 119% increase is also....pretty good. ;) No doubt you'll meet all goals once you redeploy your cash. <br /><br />ANd I'm hoping to (re)join DivNet here myself in a few months. Thanks for the continued excellence,Passive Income Dudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13698511310449851311noreply@blogger.com