I'm getting started with the portfolio today. Below are the initial positions I'm aiming to enter. These reflect my current views across energy, big tech, and select options plays. The starting bankroll is $100,000, and the updated cash balance is calculated after entering all positions (see below). A full tracking spreadsheet will be set up and shared once the framework is finalized.
Here are the initial trades:
🔹 Equity Positions
Long:
$OXY – 100 shares @ $43.85 (June 23, 2025) = $4,385.00
$SLB – 150 shares @ $34.00 (June 23, 2025) = $5,100.00
$GOOGL – 40 shares @ $163.00 (June 23, 2025) = $6,520.00
$HAL – 200 shares @ $20.85 (June 23, 2025) = $4,170.00
Short:
$MSFT – 10 shares @ $487.00 (June 23, 2025) = +$4,870.00
$TSLA – 25 shares @ $355.00 (June 23, 2025) = +$8,875.00
$NVDA – 50 shares @ $144.40 (June 23, 2025) = +$7,220.00
🔹 Options Positions
Buy to Open:
$DELL Jul 18 '25 $110 Put – 20 contracts @ $1.40 (June 23, 2025) = $2,800.00
$FANG Sep 19 '25 $160 Call – 15 contracts @ $3.90 (June 23, 2025) = $5,850.00
$JPM Jul 18 '25 $260 Put – 10 contracts @ $2.70 (June 23, 2025) = $2,700.00
💰 Updated Cash Balance
Starting Cash: $100,000
Less Long Equities: – $20,175.00
Less Options Premiums Paid: – $11,350.00
Add Proceeds from Shorts: + $20,965.00
👉 Current Cash Balance: $89,440.00
I'll begin entering these positions today. Once all trades are completed, I’ll publish an updated summary and make the full portfolio spreadsheet available for ongoing tracking and transparency.
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Stay tuned—this is just the beginning.
Are the options still playable at open tomorrow if I can get the same price?