We temporarily exited our positions in Bank of America (BAC) and Citigroup (C) to avoid risk associated with this week’s Federal Reserve decision on interest rates. Now that it is behind us, we can get back to trading these stocks for income.
I am recommending puts to sell to reduce our net debits on the positions.
You can enter today’s trades even if you were not in the previous ones. Just be aware that we will be managing and tracking them based on the ongoing positions.
BAC
Current Stock Price: $37.24
Net Debit: $9.20
Action: Sell to open the BAC May Week Two (5/13) 35.50 Put
Current Option Price: $0.33-$0.35
Recommended Limit: Set your initial limit order at $0.34 but adjust as needed to sell a put today
New Net Debit: $8.86
Expiration: After the close on Friday, May 13
Potential Rate of Return: I am targeting breakeven for this position
C
Current Stock Price: $51.09
Net Debit: $18.31
Action: Sell to open the C May Week Two (5/13) 49 Put
Current Option Price: $0.48-$0.51
Recommended Limit: Set your initial limit order at $0.49, but adjust as needed to sell a put today
New Net Debit: $17.82
Expiration: After the close on Friday, May 13
Potential Rate of Return: I am targeting breakeven for this position