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The Terry’s Tips Track Record

Five-Year Track Record

YearGain / Loss
2017+113%
2018-40%
2019+103%
2020+122%
2021-2%
Average per year+59%

YTD 2022 Track Record – We Crushed the Market Averages!

The extreme market volatility that existed in late 2021 continued into 2022 and most of the big moves were on the downside, two things that negatively impact the success of our 10K Strategy. This caused us to make some modifications on the way we carried out our weekly trades.

First, we have held about half our investment in cash so that when IVs fall to historically lower levels, (as they inevitably will) we won’t be crushed by our long positions falling so much.  Second, we have resisted the temptation to adjust every time the market surges one way or the other.  It usually reverses itself shortly after big moves in either direction.  And finally, we have maintained about half the portfolios in a delta-negative position so if the market does fall, some of them will do well.

The bottom line is that the composite gain for all four portfolios was 8.4% through October 15, 2022.  During this period, the market (S&P 500) was down 25% and the Nasdaq has dropped over 38%. Clearly, we have outperformed the underlying averages by a wide margin. The 10K Strategy (with our recent modifications) has handled this falling market and unusually high volatility quite well. We have not enjoyed the near-60% annual gains we have averaged over the last five years, but very few investors have matched our results for 2022. Have you? Would you be happy if your investment portfolio had gained 8.4% for the first nine months of 2022?

Track Record for 2021

We carried out our 10K Strategy with 4 portfolios in 2021, each trading options on a separate underlying stock or ETF. For the first nine months of the year, weekly volatility of our underlying stocks or ETFs rose to extreme levels. However, with three months to go, our composite portfolio average was above 20% for the year. Then volatility soared, and extended into 2022. Our final results were a disappointing loss of 2.4% for the year, as reported in our January 1, 2022 Saturday Report sent to subscribers:

PortfolioStock Start Current  Change     % 
   Value Value  
Boomers RevengeIWM       10,000      9,454   -546– 5.5%
Honey BadgerQQQ       10,000     11,350   +1,350 +13.5%
Rising TideCOST       10,000     7,566    -2,434 -24.3%
Wiley WolfMSFT       10,000     10,664     +664 +6.6%
  Totals        40,000     39,034     -966 -2.4%
2021 Results

Track Record for 2020 

We carried out our 10K Strategy with 5 portfolios in 2020, each trading options on a separate underlying stock or ETF.  During the year, we dropped one of the portfolios when the underling became too volatile for the options prices to handle, and we suffered a 50% loss on that portfolio.  

The other four 10K Strategy portfolios prospered, however, and chalked up an average gain of 122% for all 5 portfolios.  This record meant that in 3 of the past 4 years, our 10K Strategy portfolios have enjoyed average annual gains of over 100%.

At the end of 2020, three portfolios – Wiley Wolf (MSFT), Rising Tide (COST), and Earnings Eagle (TGT) – all more than tripled in value, led by the Wolf’s quadruple (this portfolio started out 2020 with $10,000 and ended up the year with $40,934 (after paying all commissions). This result shows how absurdly successful our strategy can be when the market edges higher and volatility is muted throughout the year. Fortunately, this is the pattern for most market years.

Track Record for 2019  

Our results for 2019 were extraordinary.  It was a good year for the market in general.  The S&P 500 (SPY) gained about 29%.  Just about any equity investment probably made money.  However, the average gain for our 10K Strategy portfolios exceeded 103%, or well more than 3 times as great as the market as a whole.   

Track Record for 2018

The success of the 10K Strategy is dependent on selecting underlying stocks or ETFs that stay flat or move higher.  The year 2018 was the only year in the past 10 years when the market fell during the calendar year.  This was especially true in the last quarter when prices fell across the board.  Our 10K Strategy portfolios all lost money in 2018, a dramatic difference from 2017 when the composite average portfolio gained over 113%.  Our worst 2018 performer was based on Facebook (FB). FB fell from a high of over $218 to end at $135, a drop of 38%.  Our portfolio lost over 90%, a huge reversal from the 700%+ gain that it had enjoyed in 2017 (see below).  

We carried out ten portfolios in 2018, many of which were experiments with strategies totally different from the basic 10K Strategy that has become the only strategy that we currently use. It was a down year for the market, and our composite loss for the year was 39.9% after culling out the portfolios which bore no resemblance to our basic strategy or which did not operate for the entire year.

The Terry’s Tips 2017 Track Record Results 

The year has ended, and it is time to record the results for 2017. The composite average of our 10 portfolios gained 113% for 2017, just about the best year we have enjoyed in our 16 years of publishing Terry’s Tips. Only one portfolio (Honey Badger) lost money (and it covered the entire loss for the year in the first week of 2018).

Each of our portfolios is carried in a separate brokerage account and include all commissions. We currently carry out four portfolios at Terry’s Tips is available for Auto-Trade at Tradier or TastyWorks (so you can follow a portfolio and never have to make a trade on your own).    All of these portfolios can be carried out inside an IRA.   Paying subscribers can follow the results of all the portfolios. Some newsletters only reveal their winning portfolios to all subscribers, but at Terry’s Tips, we disclose every trade and every position for every portfolio at all times.  

All results include commissions at the standard rate charged by Tradier for Terry’s Tips subscribers.  Many newsletters conveniently (for them) do not include commissions when they report their trading results.  By the way, our subscription rates are considerably less than just about any other options newsletter.

Earlier Years Results

Terry’s Tips has carried out actual portfolios for subscribers to follow (or auto-trade if they wished) since 2003. In most of these years, the option portfolios have beaten the market averages by a very large margin. In some years, the portfolios have incurred losses similar to the magnitude of the market losses.

Option trading involves leverage, and leverage works in both directions. Gains (and losses) are often greater than changes in the market. However, we have tried to minimize the losses in down years so that our losses are less than those of the markets in general, and to enjoy greater gains than the markets in good years. Most of the time, we have been successful in carrying out these goals. Of course, we must remind everyone that past performance is no guarantee that future results will be as great as they have been in the past, in spite of our expectations that they will do just that.

TERRY’S TIPS STOCK OPTIONS TRADING BLOG

May 22, 2023

May 22, 2023

Dear [[firstname]],

I didn’t send a newsletter for the past couple of weeks because I didn’t like how the trades were setting up early in the week. One moved against us, so it didn’t look as attractive. The other moved in our direction, so there wasn’t enough credit available for a viable trade.

It’s not right to send a newsletter for the mere sake of sending a newsletter. If the trade is good, I’ll give it to you. If not, I’ll hold off. And you’ll just have to go without our incredible offers for a week or two!

With that said, here is your Option Trade of the Week, as included in this past weekend’s Saturday Report for our Terry’s Tips Insider Members. This is a post-earnings bullish trade on a gaming company that looks better today than it did over the weekend. In fact, you should be able to get an extra 10% in credit. Good luck with the trade!   

But first, our Honey Badger portfolio is on a huge roll. I know I keep saying that every week, but it’s now up a mammoth 45% for 2023. Of course, don’t forget that our portfolios beat their underlying stock performance by an average of 22% in 2022.  

Don’t miss out on the profits. For our loyal (thanks for that, by the way) newsletter subscribers, I’m keeping the sale going that saves you more than 50% on a monthly subscription to Terry’s Tips.

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  • A month of all trade alerts in our four portfolios, giving detailed instructions for entering and exiting positions.
  • Four to five (depending on the month) weekly issues of our Saturday Report, which shows all the trades and positions for our four portfolios, a discussion of the week’s trading activity and early access to our Option Trade of the Week.
  • Instructions on how to execute the 10K Strategy on your own.
  • A 14-day options tutorial on the opportunities and risks of trading options.
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To become a Terry’s Tips Insider Member, just Click Here, select Sign Up Now and use Coupon Code D21M to start a monthly subscription to Terry’s Tips for half off. You can cancel after a month but, of course, still keep all the valuable reports.

We look forward to having you join us! Now on to the trade …

Chip off the Old BLOX

Looking back on recent trades in this space, we’re a little heavy on the bearish side of the ledger. Without forecasting where the market is headed (I don’t do forecasts), I feel that we need a put spread to inject some bullishness.  One name that recently popped up is Roblox (RBLX), an online entertainment platform provider.

RBLX reported earnings last week that were mixed. The company suffered a wider loss than a year earlier, which came in lower than analysts were expecting. But revenue came in higher than estimates. One important metric for RBLX is bookings, which grew 22% for the quarter and beat the analyst forecast. The stock jumped 10% in the ensuing two days, pushing it above both its 20-day and 200-day moving average. The shares have traded sideways since then and currently sit between the 20-day and 50-day moving averages.

Analysts mostly cheered the earnings news, giving the stock a couple of upgrades and a few target price increases (there was one decrease). But overall, analysts are lukewarm toward the shares, averaging between a buy and hold. The average target price is also underwhelming, sitting just 6% above Friday’s close. But I’m OK with that because it tells me there’s ample room for upgrades. That’s evident from the two upgrades we saw last week even though the company fell short of the earnings estimate.

This trade is based on RBLX benefiting from its bookings strength and perhaps some more love from analysts. We’re going with a neutral-to-bullish put spread on RBLX with the short put strike (green line) below both the 20-day (blue line) and 200-day (red line) moving averages. If you agree that RBLX will stay atop these trendlines, consider the following credit spread trade that relies on the stock staying above $37 through expiration in 6 weeks:

Buy to Open the RBLX 30 Jun 34 put (RBLX230630P34)
Sell to Open the RBLX 30 Jun 37 put (RBLX230630P37) for a credit of $0.65 (selling a vertical)

This credit is $0.02 less than the mid-point price of the spread at Friday’s $40.01 close.  Unless RBLX surges at the open on Monday, you should be able to get close to that price.

The commission on this trade should be no more than $1.30 per spread. Each spread would then yield $63.70. This trade reduces your buying power by $300, making your net investment $236.30 per spread ($300 – $63.70). If RBLX closes above $37 on June 30, all options will expire worthless and your return on the spread would be 27% ($63.70/$236.30).   

Any questions?  Email Jon@terrystips.com. Thank you again for being a part of the Terry’s Tips newsletter.

Happy trading,

Jon

May 17, 2023

The phone has a 6.7-inch 60Hz AMOLED panel, and it features an Exynos 9825 chipset with plenty of power and a 64MP camera that takes great shots. The standout feature is the gargantuan 7000mAh battery with 25W fast charging. The F62 costs more at ₹23,999 ($325), but then again, you are getting a lot of phone here. On average, my smartphone lived on a single charge for 7-8 hours of active screen in 120 Hz mode.

  • Xiaomi isn’t positioning this phone as a camera-focused option, and that is evident in the resultant shots.
  • However, this is not solving all of the problems and as of now, there is not a global solution.
  • The main one is 50 megapixels in resolution and has an f/1.8 aperture.

Other than these two things the rest of the hardware design is identical to that of the Poco X3 NFC. This means, the same camera module layout along with the snappy fingerprint scanner built into the power button. The IR blaster is still there on the top rail along with the headphone jack on the bottom. And yes, that reminded me about the haptics on this phone.

volver a rom stock poco x3 pro

Other phones may get the Snapdragon 860, but they don’t have it at the time of review. The Poco X3 Pro lost ground in the camera section of this review, but it makes up a good deal of it with its chipset. That’s the Snapdragon 860, a processor that should interest many of you. The Poco X3 Pro can take nice photos, better ones than the Microsoft Surface Duo (original cost $1400 / about £1,075), which we tried recently.

  • The brightness is almost always enough, but the auto brightness does not work quite correctly and often you have to move the slider manually.
  • The Poco X3 Pro supports LDAC, SBC, AAC, aptX, and aptxHD Bluetooth codecs.
  • They offer excellent battery life, along with a decent camera setup.
  • Color reproduction is on the saturated side, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
  • The marquee feature on the POCO X3 Pro is the Snapdragon 860 chipset.
  • I’m actually more impressed Poco included support Stock Firmware for 26W USB-PD that’s almost as fast and works with more plugs.

The form factor is similar too, but this time Poco has worked on the weight and thickness, as X3 Pro is 9.4mm thick compared to 10.1mm on the X3. Since the X3 received a lot of criticism about its weight this time X3 Pro weighs about 213 grams as per the brand. But in our testing, it came out to be 215 grams, which is slightly lighter when compared to X3 with 225 grams. So, I would say Poco has definitely worked on the feedback, but the phone still feels bulky and heavy in hand, I hope Poco works to refine it more in the next model. By default, the phone delivers 12 MP shots that contain a good amount of detail and natural colours.

May 15, 2023

Free sites spend less time verifying accounts and eliminating bots and scammers, and have less robust matchmaking, meaning you’ll need to look for a match yourself. Finding the perfect international dating site can be a challenge. Some are filled with scammers or fake profiles, while others have poor matchmaking algorithms or may not be suitable for what you want. JDate is best for Jewish people looking for Jewish partners. While most people on the site are looking for a serious relationship, finding people interested in hookups or a more casual dating experience is also possible. One important feature that makes JDate the best international dating app for Jews is its intensive screening process to prevent harassment and abuse. Elite Singles welcomes individuals of any race, gender, or sexual orientation, which many other international dating services fail to offer. The site works best for people who aren’t interested in casual dating or hookups and prefer forming serious, deep connections.

  • Talking about girls / women in Romania is very difficult, as there’s always a risk to generalize when it’s not the case.
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina is a wonderful nation with really kind people.
  • Many people know about Romania thanks to Bram Stoker’s Count Dracula and his Brukenthal Palace located in Transylvania.
  • It is a predominantly mountainous country that is known for many thermal spas.
  • You will lose a few points if your bride feels that you are taking her for granted.
  • One of these names is sure to inspire any nature lovers out there.

AnastasiaDate is equivalent to a goldmine of single Romanian https://topinternationaldatingsites.com/ women and Romanian brides. There are over 1.5 million profiles, with the most popular age group being years old. Its matching algorithm has a 65% accuracy, with a high reply rate (98%). It definitely your best chance to meet Romanian women online. Romanian girls are hardworking and very family-oriented, thanks to their culture. The girl you date will have strong maternal instincts, and if you decide to build a life together, she’ll put her heart and soul into raising and taking care of your future family.

Personal Attitudes

Hence, their mission is to create a comfortable atmosphere in their houses to please their men in various ways. As a rule, girls are polite, quiet, and respectful towards their husbands. Race and even nationality often become important factors in online dating. In turn, girls from many Asian countries exclusively prefer white men, especially Americans. It is the basic feature of the website to start dating Cambodian women. Check the communities on the matter of them and enjoy cheerful minutes with pretty brides. There are some dating sites to meet Cambodian brides online. Cambodia is the place for pleasure and enjoyment on the edge of sunny Asia.

Romanian Ladies Interesting Data and Misguided beliefs

One of the top-rated dating sites, AsianFeels, is a great choice for those looking for support and simple human relationships based on love and honesty. The site has a good potential and success rate with dozens of advanced search filters, quality profiles, and complete privacy. Fine Cambodian women like to laugh and have a good time with friends. Although these ladies are not party girls, they welcome guests with pleasure. They are also friendly to their husbands’ friends, relatives, bosses, and co-workers. Yet, why do Cambodian women like white men when they have many locals with the same views at their fingertips?

Use Dating Online to Find Your Ideal Bosnian Singles

Therefore, Cambodian brides do not want to live in poverty and use every opportunity to leave their country for good. There are a lot of ways to get Cambodian mail order brides, but only one is effective. Online dating websites are for reaching your desired results. In contrast to the previous two dating communities, this one has a great number of users. So, you have the ongoing and increasing chances to meet your love there.

To sum up, Cambodian brides are charming, gorgeous, stunning, and simply kind Asian ladies. A lot of women looking for American men on online dating websites. They started dating shortly after they met and have been together ever since. Kim and Sovann’s story is just one of many cambodian couples who have found love through online dating. Cambodian dating sites are a great way to meet eligible singles from all over the country. There are many single Cambodian women on dating websites. They seek love and happiness with men from the USA and other highly-developed economies to build families and raise children in a stable and favorable environment. Online dating helps girls match potential partners, avoiding pressure to be “a perfect woman for a man,” typical for Cambodian society.

Additionally, Barcode Bar, Temple Club, and The Angkor What? Bar are the greatest places in Siem Reap for night-time entertainment. Phnom Penh is the capital of Cambodia and the biggest city in the country, so there is no way we could have skipped it when creating this list. Phnom Penh is a city where you can do something new every day and never run out of ideas. But if you want to know where to meet Cambodian singles in Phnom Penh, we have a few suggestions. The Malis, Topaz, and Digby’s restaurants are very attractive to the female population of Phnom Penh, and the Sound Club, Love, and Secrets night clubs are great for a night out. As we said in the introduction, these are only general recommendations.

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