58% Annualized Returns for Doing Nothing + Fresh VADER Put Setups

58% annualized returns for doing absolutely nothing but waiting.

Our cash-secured put portfolio sits comfortably above entry points on twelve quality companies.

We're collecting premiums while we wait for ideal buying opportunities on stocks we actually want to own.

Better yet, we've pre-selected our exact purchase prices.

This beats trying to catch falling knives or time-perfect bottoms. Instead of guessing when AAPL hits $200 or Chevron dips to $130, we've collected cash upfront and defined our exact entry points.

Better yet, we've pre-selected our exact purchase prices.

Now we simply wait.

In today’s issue:

→ Detailed management approach for the two contracts that are currently in trouble;
→ 15 fresh VADER-screened put-selling opportunities - these target 15-149% annualized income while positioning us to acquire quality stocks at attractive entry points.

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My core CSP philosophy remains beautifully simple.

First, identify companies I'd genuinely want to own.
Second, determine attractive purchase prices.
Third, sell puts at those strikes to collect immediate income.
If assigned, I acquire shares at my predetermined "good deal" level minus the premium already collected.
If not assigned, I keep the premium and hunt for the next opportunity.

It's value investing with an upfront bonus.
We're getting paid to place limit orders that may or may not fill.

Let's start with where we stand today.

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Performance Review: Current Position Statuses

Overall Dashboard: Seven of twelve puts remain comfortably out-of-the-money.

PLTR 115P (18 Jul) and HOOD 48P (20 Jun) lead with cushions of 11-34% and triple-digit annualized returns.
The average realized credit equals 4.6% of collateral — this translates to a 58% portfolio-wide annualized ROC.

The challenge spots: AAPL 215P (18 Jul) sits $12.18 ITM while XOM 110P (18 Jul) trades 7% below strike. Both require tactical adjustments, which I'll explain in the Implementation Playbook section of today's issue.

Current Holdings Status

Ten of twelve positions are working as planned, with five in the green zone generating excellent returns. The two red zone positions have clear management paths that I'll detail in the Implementation Section.

Now let's turn our attention to fresh opportunities.

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VADER's Fresh Picks: New Premium Opportunities (June 5, 2025)

This week's scan identified fifteen compelling setups across three risk tiers. Annualized Yields range from conservative 15% "rent collection" plays to aggressive 149% "dragon breath" income generators.

Three-Tier Risk Classification:
Tier 1 targets deltas gentler than -0.30 with 5%+ downside cushions; think conservative income with blue-chip comfort.
Tier 2 loosens to deltas around -0.35 with 2-7% cushions, boosting yields to the 65-79% range.
Tier 3 accepts deltas past -0.40 or sub-2% cushions in exchange for triple-digit annualized premiums.

Match your risk tolerance to your tier selection.

But don't follow these picks blindly — it is a must to understand your risk capacity, and consider your financial situation.

I have a high risk tolerance and years of options experience—your situation may be completely different. So please, don’t treat it blindly as an instruction of what to buy.

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🔒 Tier 1: Conservative Income

If I were new to CSPs I’d start here.
Delivers 15-47% annualized yields while maintaining substantial downside protection.

Ideal for retirement accounts where you want steady income without constant monitoring.

These positions usually expire worthless, letting you keep the full premium without drama. I’d set price alerts 2% above strikes so you know if trouble's brewing.

Most importantly, only write puts on stocks you'd be thrilled to own at the strike price minus premium, because you might end up owning them.

YOU 23P leads at 46.94% with nearly 11% buffer—essentially getting paid to offer last summer's price on a quality small-cap.
HOOD 65P offers 41.92% yield because regulatory uncertainty still spooks traders.
AAPL 190P and PFE 22P anchor the conservative end with mid-teens yields plus blue-chip stability.

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⚖️ Tier 2: Balanced Approach

These require more active management but reward with significantly higher yields. Best for taxable accounts where you can harvest losses if needed.

Income jumps to the 65-79% range with modest additional risk.

I’d dedicate 25-40% of CSP capital here for the income sweet spot.
But obviously monitoring more closely than Tier 1, with alerts at 1% above strikes. Have roll-out plans ready for the 30-45 day window.

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