Summary:
Lost half a percent, which while not great, is better than I’ve been doing this June.
I got scared out of my FDG for a small gain.  I used the proceeds to buy some NRF, but so far the trade looks really bad.  I also got rid of the last of my ACY on an inexplicable [...]

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Another week, another -3%.  This has been a very tough market psychologically.  Every time break even has appeared close, it slips away.  Ideas which seem good to me aren’t working.  Stick to the guns or bail?  I have been thinking about lightening up on positions like ALSWF and SNEN, but would like to do so [...]

Summary:
Finally some volatility! Unfortunately the result was a 3% loss. The big hit occurred in agency MREITs (ANH, CMO, NLY, and MFA). Though I only own the first two outright, the short puts I hold also got hit badly. The cause was strong hints by Fed Chair Bernanke that the next [...]

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Yet another week with almost no movement. Nevertheless I did more trading. I opened a position in WHX, an oil and gas trust sporting an 18% dividend. It was recommended by a knowledgeable poster and I like the dividend, exposure to oil, and diversification from my other holdings. I also started [...]

Summary:
Another week near the break-even line, this time slightly positive.  As earnings wind down and I continue sideways I feel I should go on vacation.
I only made two trades this week: added some RICK at 22.50 and sold some covered KBH July 15 puts.  Not a huge premium on the latter but don’t thing KBH [...]