Bought ROIC

Bought ROIC for $12.88/share.

AAPL calls

I filled out my AAPL $800 2015 call position; my average buy price is $70.99/share.  Again, the volatility on these out-of-the money calls is dizzying.  Daily price movements are somewhat mitigated because the strike date is so far in the future, but it's still a roller-coaster ride.

I think using an investing strategy which fits your personality and habits is an important factor in staying profitable and solvent.  In this case, that means a combination of being able to see volatility without overreacting and panic-selling, and also not under-reacting and being willfully blind to a risky position.  I definitely experienced both of those during the 2008/9 crash.

Bought AAPL calls (yes, again. shut up.)

Bought $800 strike 2015 AAPL calls for $85 per share.  Unfortunately, only half my order triggered at my limit price; eh, c'est la vie.

On another note, using these way-out-of-the-money calls has been a different experience from a psychological standpoint.  The volatility even on the long dated calls is stunning.

Bought AAPL calls

Bought AAPL 2014 $660 calls for $101.50 per share. Including the $800 strike calls I purchased earlier, my portfolio is now 5% invested in AAPL calls.  5% is the maximum principal I'm willing to risk on a single position (excepting big macro positions like an index).

Bought TFSL calls

Bought April 2013 $10 strike calls on TFSL for $0.40.  If exercised, TFSL would be 4% of my portfolio.  This is a volatile special situation stock.

Bought OTM AAPL calls

Bought way OTM AAPL calls, Jan 2013 $800 strike, for $5.85

Sold AAPL calls

Sold all AAPL calls. I still really like the stock, and may repurchase later. I'm selling to hold cash due to macro concerns.

Sold $600 for $93.40
Sold $590 for $97.35
Sold $570 for $106.20
Sold $490 for $147.00
Sold $380 for $219.00