Blog Archive: June 2025
Week 12 / AI-Fueled NVDA Surge Lifts Portfolio +2.59% This week —But Is a Pullback Near?
As of June 27, 2025, our covered call stock portfolio stood at $7,380, another g+2.59% week-over-week increase (+$186). Year-to-date, we are still down -5.50%.This week, we collected $46 from selling options, what is under with our goal to generate at least 1% weekly in options premium (0.62 % this week).Our portfolio remains concentrated around NVDA stock. On Friday we successfully closed a put credit spread on NVDA that expired worthless, allowing us to retain the full premium. Continuing our premium collection strategy, we’ve initiated a new credit spread set to expire next week.I'm currently holding one covered call on NVDA with a $110 strike price expiring on August 15, which is…
Week 11 / Beating the 1% Weekly Goal: How We Collected $101 in Options Premiums
As of June 20, 2025, our covered call stock portfolio stood at $7,194, a small but important +1.68% week-over-week increase (+$119). Year-to-date, we are still down -6.18%.This week, we collected $101 from selling options, aligning with our goal to generate at least 1% weekly in options premium (1.4% this week).Our portfolio remains concentrated around NVDA stock. On Friday we successfully closed a put credit spread on NVDA that expired worthless, allowing us to retain the full premium. Continuing our premium collection strategy, we’ve initiated a new credit spread set to expire next week.Midweek, I decided to take a proactive stance and rolled up and away the June 27, $109 covered call on…
Week 10 / NVDA Weekly Option Trades: $67 Earned, $3,200 Unrealized Profit at Risk
As of June 13, 2025, our covered call stock portfolio stood at $7,074, a minor -0.56% week-over-week decrease (-$39). Year-to-date, we are still down -7.85%, as we continue to navigate market volatility while optimizing our options income strategy.This week, we collected $67 from selling options, which is slightly less from our goal to generate at least 1% weekly in options premium (0.96% this week).Our portfolio remains concentrated around NVDA stock. On Friday we successfully closed a put credit spread on NVDA that expired worthless, allowing us to retain the full premium. Continuing our premium collection strategy, we’ve initiated a new credit spread set to expire next week.I'm currently…
Israel & Cyprus 2025
At the beginning of May 2025, we embarked on a 4-day trip to Israel to reconnect with the Fischer family. We explored beautiful beaches, savored delicious local cuisine, and enjoyed quality time together. From Tel Aviv, we continued our journey to Cyprus to attend one of the largest conferences in the translation industry. While Sandra was actively engaged in networking at the event, we spent our time relaxing by the pools, making the most of the sunny Mediterranean atmosphere.Also see: Israel Movie 2022 / 2023
12 Rounds Boxing Club in Tbilisi
Sometimes even the most loyal gym-goers need to shake things up—and that's exactly what I did this month. After years of training at the "luxurious Axis Tower gym", I decided to take a short break. Not because I had any complaints about the quality or experience—quite the opposite—but because the price difference was just too significant to ignore. Enter: 12 Rounds Boxing Club.Let’s talk numbers. My monthly Axis Tower gym membership runs at GEL 700 (they do have frequent discount and sometimes you can get there at 500 GEL). While it’s worth every lari for the facilities, environment, and perks like sauna, pool, and networking, I was curious to explore more cost-effective alternatives.So for…
Week 9 / Credit Spread Lessons: When Premiums Look Juicy but Risk Bites Back
As of June 6, 2025, our covered call stock portfolio stood at $7,114, reflecting a +1.50% week-over-week increase (+$121). Year-to-date, we are still down -6.57%, as we continue to navigate market volatility while optimizing our options income strategy.This week, we collected $88 from selling options, aligning with our goal to generate at least 1% weekly in options premium (1.23% this week).Our portfolio remains concentrated around NVDA stock. We successfully closed a put credit spread on NVDA that expired worthless, allowing us to retain the full premium. Continuing our premium collection strategy, we’ve initiated a new credit spread set to expire next week.Unfortunately, I rushed a bit.…
Spring Break in Latvia 2025
Every year, it’s become a beloved tradition for us to head to Latvia during the Easter school holidays—our special spring break getaway. This isn’t just any vacation; it’s a hands-on family adventure packed with progress, nature, and unforgettable memories.In this year’s Spring Break movie, we take you behind the scenes of our latest trip. One of the highlights? We finally installed those massive 3x3 meter windows in our frame house—an upgrade that’s truly transforming the space! But we didn’t stop there. With shovels in hand and spring in the air, we also planted a dozen vibrant new plants, adding life and color to the surroundings.Of course, there’s more to see—moments of laughter, hard…