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AMAT's implied volatility is stable

For that reason, I bought shares at 13.56 and wrote Nov strike 3 calls at .90/contract. The premium from the calls provides not a only a good hedge against the underlying shares, but a good risk/reward monthly ratio.
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Oct 19 2:41 PM | Link | Comment!
AMLN continues to have good support at 12.50

Added more shares at 13.73, and wrote Nov strike 12.50 calls at 1.61/contract. Carl Ichan continues to charge forward with his plans and a San Francisco hedge fund has doubled its stake in the company.

Disclaimer: MD Capital Management owns AMLN

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Oct 19 2:38 PM | Link | Comment!
M; the 1 year chart shows good support at 17.50

Added more shares at 20.26, and wrote Nov strike 17.50 calls at 3.10/contract. This will give a downside protection to 17.10 should shares close below 17.50 by expiration. If shares are above 17.50, .34/share in intrinsic time decay will be made-- which is a very good monthly return.
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