Blog Archive: May 2024

Batumi / Gomarduli / Adjara

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We are thrilled to announce the release of our latest Batumi movie! This time, we decided to take a different route and skip the sea, opting instead for an adventurous journey through the Adjarian mountains. Our expedition led us to the charming village of Gomarduli, where we encountered wild animals and were…


How to Sell a Bull Put Credit Spread on GLD ETF

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The bull put credit spread is a popular options trading strategy that allows traders to profit from neutral to bullish price movements. This strategy involves selling a put option while simultaneously buying a put option at a lower strike price. The GLD ETF, which tracks the price of gold, is a common asset for this…


Investing in Roblox with Credit Spreads

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When our five-year-old daughter asked to have Roblox installed on her tablet, it sparked an unexpected yet exciting family investment journey. Recalling that I first heard about Roblox stock a few years ago when it was trading closer to the $80 range, I saw a unique opportunity to combine her interest with a financial…


Price-to-Preprovision Profit (PPP) for Valuing Bank Stocks

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The other day, here in Tbilisi, I had an interesting meeting with an institutional banker focused on banks. During our approximately one-hour coffee meeting, we discussed some options trading, covered calls, put selling, and touched on valuing bank stocks. My interest in this meeting was to get some fresh insight, as…


Why I Stopped Selling Put Options on Micro Gold Futures (MGC)

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As a seasoned trader and CEO of Terramatris crypto hedge fund, I have explored various trading strategies over the years. One strategy I have experimented with is selling put options on Micro gold futures. Recently, I decided to stop using this approach. In this article, I'll explain the main reason behind my decision…


Spring Break Project: Building Progress on Our Frame House in Latvia

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As the chill of winter slowly gives way to the warmth of spring, it's the perfect time to roll up our sleeves and dive back into the construction of our dream frame house in Latvia. During this Spring break from British International school in Tbilisi, which fell between the end of March and the beginning of April…


Why I Added Netflix (NFLX) Stock to Our Portfolio: Exploring Possible Stock Split and Dollar-Cost Averaging

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On May 6, 2024, I made a strategic decision to add Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) stock to our partnership fund. I purchased 0.05 shares at $586.54 per share. This move marks the beginning of what I believe will be a fruitful investment journey with one of the most influential companies in the entertainment industry.Personal…