🔥 This Week in the RUMble Machine – Real Trades, Real Profits
This is a full recap of how I operated the Machine this week. Nothing flashy. No moonshots. Just strategic covered calls, micro-trims, and disciplined use of margin to stack weekly premium.
📅 Daily Breakdown – What I Did and Why
🗓 Monday, July 7
- ➡️ Bought back 1x $9 Call @ $0.58 (–$58.04)
- ➡️ Bought back 1x $8 Call (Oct) @ $1.95 (–$195.04)
- ➡️ Transferred $400 out to cover bills (life happens)
🗓 Tuesday, July 8
- ➡️ Sold 2x $9.50 Calls @ $0.30 (+$59.91)
- ➡️ Bought more RUM shares via recurring and fractional buys (~$20)
- ➡️ Transferred $200 in, then $220 out again for life needs
🗓 Wednesday, July 9
- ➡️ Sold 2x $9 Calls @ $0.40 each (+$79.90)
- ➡️ Bought back 2x $9.50 Calls @ $0.25 (–$50.08)
- ➡️ Recurring buys continued, ~4 new shares added around $8.90–$9.05
🗓 Thursday, July 10
- ➡️ Bought 80 RUM shares @ $9.45 on margin (–$755.98)
- ➡️ Bought 10.5 more shares @ $9.49 (–$100)
- ➡️ Sold 1x $9 Call @ $0.65 (+$64.95)
🗓 Friday, July 11
- ➡️ Bought back 3x $9.50 Calls @ $0.20 (–$60.12)
- ➡️ Sold 3x $9.50 Calls @ $0.25 (+$74.87)
- ➡️ Bought back 3x $9 Calls @ $0.44 (–$132.12)
- ➡️ Sold 3x $9 Calls @ $0.35 (+$104.87)
- ➡️ Recurring buy: 1.08 shares @ $9.22 (–$10)
💰 Weekly P/L Summary
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Options net premium profit | +$144.14 |
| Shares sold profit (from 40 sold at $8.50) | +$20.80 |
| Margin interest | $0 |
| Total Realized Profit | +$165 |
📈 Portfolio Snapshot
- 📊 Portfolio size: ~$2,200
- 📈 Weekly ROI: ~7.5%
- 🧠 Margin balance used: ~80 shares, no interest charged
⚠️ Weekly Strategy Highlights
- ✅ Sold and rolled covered calls for net premium gains
- ✅ Used margin to sell calls earlier (and profit from IV)
- ✅ Bought dips and repositioned strike prices tactically
- ✅ Didn’t panic during drawdowns — just let Theta work
🔥 Final Operator Summary
This was a real week. No moonshots. No YOLOs. Just:
- ✔ Covered calls
- ✔ Rolling and repositioning
- ✔ Margin used wisely
- ✔ Micro-trims and premium stacking
Even while paying bills and pulling funds, I still cleared **+7.5% ROI this week**. That’s what a well-run Machine can do when you stay sharp and let the Greeks work in your favor.
💡 Your Next Move:
- ✅ Start your own machine
- ✅ Stick to the system
- ✅ Let Theta and discipline do the work
If you want to learn how this system works, check out my full breakdown here:
🔧 Make Your Own Machine – Part 1
And if you’re just getting started, here’s my Robinhood referral link:
Disclaimer: I am not a financial advisor, and nothing in this blog is financial advice. The content here is for educational and entertainment purposes only, sharing what I do with my own money and strategy. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified financial professional before making investment decisions. Trading and investing involve risk, including the potential loss of principal.