June and July were solid months of consistent gains, allowing me to build steady income through a mix of share trading and options strategies while continuing to grow my overall portfolio capital.
📊 Performance Overview (USD)
| Metric | June 2026 | July 2026 | Combined (Jun & Jul) |
| Options P/L (Monthly) | $0.00 | $1,101.00 | $1,101.00 |
| Shares Trade P/L | $1,609.24 | $64.66 | $1,673.90 |
| Total Monthly Earnings | $1,609.24 | $1,165.66 | $2,774.90 |
| Total Capital (End of Month) | $84,982.22 | $86,591.46 | +$5,169.98 (vs May) |
| Monthly Yield | 1.89% | 1.27% | — |
🔍 Key Insights & Monthly Highlights
June 2026: Capitalizing on Equities
- Total Earnings: $1,609.24 USD
- Monthly Yield: 1.89%
- Strategy Breakdown: June was driven entirely by shares trading, generating $1,609.24 USD in realized profits without taking on new options positions ($0.00 Options P/L). Total portfolio capital grew from $81,421.48 USD in May to $84,982.22 USD by the end of the month.
Some of my winning trades (shared real time on Patreon) include:
[9 June 26] +USD91.7 Profits, Sold Mobileye
[5 June 26] +USD1517.57 Profits, Close Out My Winners
July 2026: The Options Engine Takes Over
- Total Earnings: $1,165.66 USD
- Monthly Yield: 1.27%
- Strategy Breakdown: July saw a pivot toward options trading, which accounted for $1,101.00 USD (over 94% of the month’s income). Share trades contributed an additional $64.66 USD, bringing the account total to $86,591.46 USD.
Some of my winning trades include:
[6 July 26] +USD100 Profits, Closed PLTR CC, Sold New CC on PLTR & Hood
[30 July 26] +USD451 Profits, Close My Covered CALL on Robinhood
[31 July 26] +USD553 Profits, Closed SELL PUT Contract on AMD
🎯 Combined Results for June & July
Over the 60-day period:
- Total Realized Income: $2,774.90 USD across share trades and options income.
- Portfolio Growth: Total capital increased from $81,421.48 USD (end of May) to $86,591.46 USD (end of July)—a solid net gain of $5,169.98 USD.
- Options All-Time P/L Progress: Improved from -$367,795.96 USD to -$366,694.96 USD, reflecting steady recoupment through conservative premium generation.
💡 Key Takeaways
- Flexibility is Key: June relied on equity swing trades, whereas July relied on options income. Being adaptable allowed me to stay profitable in different market conditions.
- Consistent Compound Growth: Generating 1.89% in June and 1.27% in July delivered steady, manageable monthly cash flow while keeping drawdown risk in check.
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