As an investor, I position myself as a disciplined learner in the markets, focusing on covered calls and cash-secured puts under the framework of my “Options Puppy” journey. With a background in accounting studies, I have developed a strong foundation in financial analysis, capital allocation, and risk management.
My core strategy is built on financial freedom through stable income streams, beginning with the reliability of Singapore government bonds, while enhancing returns through options premium generation and Tiger Vault strategies. This dual approach balances long-term security with short-term cash flow, enabling me to service housing loans and meet daily living expenses without financial strain.
Ultimately, I believe in applying freedom rules: disciplined capital management, prudent expenditure control, and a clear distinction between needs and wants. This mindset allows me to grow sustainably, stay resilient in volatile markets, and work towards lasting independence
Subscribe to me.Post a comment in the comment section—if noticed by the official team, you’ll have a chance to receive 50 Tiger Coins as a reward!As part of my Options Puppy journey, I’m always sniffing around for trades that can generate steady little snacks of income. Last Friday, I spotted an opportunity with JEPI (JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF). I picked up 100 shares at $57.16, then immediately wagged my tail and sold a covered call at the $57 strike for $0.34 per share.
On paper, this looks like a tiny bone — just $34 collected upfront. But here’s the cute twist: if the shares get called away at $57, I still keep that $34. My net profit works out to about $18 in just a few days (after adjusting for my share cost). It’s not a feast, but as an Options Puppy, I don’t need a feast every day. Sometimes it’s the small treats that keep me motivated 🦴.
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🎯 Why I Chose This Play
Like a puppy chasing a ball, I keep my eyes on high-probability moves. JEPI was trading at $57.27, just above my strike. That makes it very likely that the call will be exercised, and I’ll happily let my shares go. Think of it as renting out my shares for the weekend — someone else can take them on a walk, but I collect the fee.
Another bone to chew on: I avoid U.S. dividend withholding tax with this approach. Instead of waiting around for JEPI’s dividend (and watching 30% get bitten off by tax), I scoop up premium instead. This keeps my tail wagging because the cash comes in clean and fast.
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🐕 Lessons Learned
Here’s where the Options Puppy admits his “what-ifs.” If I had sold the next month’s call, I could have collected the option premium and captured JEPI’s juicy dividend at the same time. That would have been like chasing two balls instead of one 🎾🎾.
But no regrets — because the whole point of this strategy is flexibility. Some weeks, I’ll chase the short-term premium. Other weeks, I’ll stretch out my leash and aim for both dividends and calls. Either way, it’s all about building little streams of income that add up.
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💡 Big Picture: Turning Snacks into Meals
This JEPI covered call isn’t just about $18. It’s about creating consistent pocket money that adds up to something meaningful. For me, these quick trades cover my monthly phone bill 📱. That means the market literally pays for my communication with the world — and all I had to do was let JEPI play fetch with my shares.
The Options Puppy strategy is about discipline: sell covered calls, pocket the premium, and repeat. One trade at a time, I’m teaching myself to stay patient, avoid greed, and focus on financial freedom built on compounding small wins.
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🐾 In short: My JEPI covered call is a playful yet strategic move. I may earn just a small treat this time, but every snack counts toward feeding the bigger dream — an Options Puppy growing into a full-fledged Options Wolf, living off premium income and wagging his tail at financial independence
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