$DVN 20241025 44.0 CALL$ 6 week call options closed after 3 days for almost 50%. A silver lining to the stock taking a big hit.

$METALS X LTD(MLX.AU)$ The recent pull back to technical support potentially offers a useful entry point into this ASX tin miner (very unusual). In my view, MLX offers a deep value play leveraged to the long term tin price (crucial for electronics). MLX has a large, growing cash balance which recently ear-marked for a new buyback programme. MLX also has indirect exposure to copper via its holding of Cyprium Metals convertible notes. So if you are commodities bull, it could be worth a look!

$ProShares Bitcoin ETF(BITO)$ Opened my first ever crypto trade by selling a put option on BITO. I will look to develop the strategy further with additional legs as crypto bull market takes off.

$GOLD 20250321 15.0 PUT$ Closed before the Mali dispute emerged. Watching GOLD and NEM closely for new short put opportunities.

$BITO 20241129 25.0 PUT$ Accumulating premium as bitcoin runs to 100k

$ARCC 20250321 17.0 PUT$ Banked 50% profit with 5 months to go. 

$Newmont Mining(NEM)$ With rate cut expectations being revised and central bank buying on pause, the gold price has fallen back significantly. This has been reflected in gold mining equities today, with large pullbacks in prices for shares in the biggest and the best. Amongst these, NEM stands out as an interesting investment option as it seeks to simplify its business and focus on buy-backs. In addition to excellent gold price exposure, NEM is also well positioned to gain from rising copper prices. This is due to its merger with Newcrest, which greatly increased copper reserves. Worth a look if you are interested in taking advantage of the current pullback in the gold space.

$BITO 20250117 17.0 PUT$ First ever crypto trade. Scalped a quick $50 in a day. Still like BITO, but will look for some clearer direction this week before making another trade.

$GOLD 20250321 15.0 PUT$ Easy directional trade. Closed at 40% profit with 5 months remaining.

$BHP GROUP LTD(BHP.AU)$ BHP has pulled back recently in part due to the iron ore price. While iron ore is undoubtedly important for BHP, it also has a top-tier copper portfolio. It added to this last year with the addition of 2 new mines in South Australia from Oz Minerals. So if you are looking for copper exposure, the recent price weakness may offer a useful entry point. As a bonus, you might also be able to pick up their next dividend coming up in just a few months. Prosperous investing everyone :)

$SPARTAN RESOURCES LIMITED(SPR.AU)$ Spartan has continued to produce excellent drilling results at its Dalaranga gold project in Western Australia. In addition to its cornerstone Never-Never deposit, it has now added the sizeable Pepper prospects right next door (a linked ore body perhaps?). This ongoing success has clearly drawn the attention of established miners in the Murchison region, with Remelius now taking a strategic stake in the company. While it does not seem that a takeover is imminent, it looks like it is now inevitable. This could be an excellent opportunity to pick-up shares for relatively cheap, with a juicy merger premium to be realized in a few months time. Prosperous investing everyone :)

My stock pick is Newmont (NEM). It stands to benefit from a rising gold price, synergies following its merger with Newcrest, and it is currently the most beaten down of the big three gold miners.

Got in last year and took good profits early on AEM, NEM, and PAAS. More recently, I have sold DeGrey, Gold Road, and Predictive Discovery. Still holding decent positions in Northern Star and Perseus, while selling puts on GOLD and NEM to generate some extra cash. Will look to add to remaining positions on pullbacks when they inevitably come about.

I haven't touched Tesla and will continue to avoid it. The fundamentals are not compelling, and it's operating in an increasingly competitive market. Valuation is unjustified in my view.

$EQT 20241018 29.0 PUT$ Closed this position to continue accumulating income while waiting for shoulder season to pass.

$ARCC 20240920 18.0 PUT$ Selling puts on quality companies you don't mind owning. Steady income that adds up quickly.

$NFE 20241220 25.0 PUT$ This is painful. Riding for a few more months before I decide to roll or run

$ARCC 20241220 18.0 PUT$ Closed this before the sell-off to realize a solid win. ARCC is easily my best performer this year. Just racking up premium, with more to come.

I think Bitcoin will push up to $100,000 USD. This looks like just the start of a broader Crypto rally. My preferred way to play this is $ProShares Bitcoin ETF(BITO)$ . This has been paying out a high yield which should continue in the medium term as the upward trend gains steam.

I'm voting trump in this poll, so at least I get a consolation prize if he wins. King of the Grifters, truly terrifying given how close to war the world is right now