On September 22, 2024, I joined thousands of runners for the annual Tbilisi Marathon. It was a bright, bit cloudy, lively day in the city, and this year, I ran the 10K race alongside the team from Caucasus Translations. As always, I was…

After holding a long ETH perpetual contract combined with covered calls for about four weeks, I managed to close the position with a modest gain of around $40. While it wasn't a significant profit, this experience confirmed a critical…

At the start of September 2024, during our annual trip to the Tsinandali Music Festival, trip was organized by our company Caucasus Translations, we had the pleasure of staying at Hotel Serodani near Telavi. This hotel provided the perfect…

Selling cash-secured put options can be a lucrative strategy for generating income and acquiring stocks at a discount. However, it's not without its drawbacks. Here are 10 reasons why selling cash-secured puts may not always be the best…

I usually aim to get my Friday options expiry articles out on time, but this week was a bit different. My Friday was packed, not only in the options market but also in life outside of trading. After managing a series of options rolls, my…

When thinking of potential investment opportunities in Africa, Zimbabwe might not be the first country that comes to mind. However, thanks to its vast natural resources, particularly gold, and discussions about its potential to join the…

Lately, I've been diving deep into the strategy of fully cash-secured puts without using margin—a method we've also been employing at TerraMatris Crypto Hedge Fund and our CryptoRentalYield Fund. This strategy provides a conservative yet…

Georgia, known for its rich culinary traditions, offers a diverse array of vegetarian dishes that are both delicious and satisfying. Despite being famous for its meat-heavy recipes, Georgian cuisine has a surprising variety of plant-based…

I’m excited to announce the launch of the RentYield Crypto Options Fund within the TerraMatris Crypto Hedge Fund, designed to reinvest rental income from my Riga properties into crypto options trading. This fund aims to grow the portfolio…

On August 29, 2024, I initiated a covered call strategy by purchasing a long ETH perpetual futures contract at $2,553. To generate income, I sold an in-the-money (ITM) call option with a $2,500 strike price, expiring on September 6. When…

A long-time acquaintance of mine, Rob, recently pointed out an interesting development—Turkey is eyeing membership in BRICS. Rob’s remark got me thinking about a blog article I wrote more than a decade ago, discussing Turkey's aspirations…

During a recent day trip around the Kaspi region in Georgia, I had the pleasure of visiting the historic Amilakhvari Castle, thanks to a recommendation from a German friend who joined us for the journey. Nestled in the serene landscape of…

At the end of August 2024, the total value of our stock portfolio was USD 9,248 (€8,360 ). What is about 5% decrease or USD -478 loss, if compared to the previous month. Fundamental mistake with options trade on INTC stock took us there.…

At the start of August 2024, my family and I embarked on a memorable journey to Omiš, Croatia, to celebrate my 39th birthday. This trip was a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure, all set against the stunning backdrop of the Adriatic…

Are you ready to dive into the world of crypto options trading and unlock the potential to generate a consistent income? Whether you're based in the vibrant city of Tbilisi or prefer to learn online, this course is designed to teach you…