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lannister Portfolio

The Lannister Portfolio is a long-term investment strategy focused on using high-leverage, long-duration leap options to achieve 100% annual returns. It invests primarily in high-quality, large-cap stocks like Apple and Nvidia, while maintaining diversification through the NASDAQ-100. The portfolio thrives by purchasing during market corrections, utilizing the Embrace the Bull, Hedge the Bear strategy to remain long while protecting against bear market risks. Risk is further mitigated through the use of covered calls and 1-year expiring puts, which help reduce cost-basis and provide capital for future investments.

TARGARYEN – BARATHEON – LANNISTER – TYRELL – ARRYN – TARLY

Ticker Position Average Price Current Price Qty Cost Basis Market Value P/L
QQQ June 17, 2027 $600 Calls LONG $87.03 $152.25 5 $43,515.00 $76,125.00 $32,610.00 (+74.94%)
QQQ Jan. 21, 2028 $550 Calls LONG $100.73 $215.00 1 $10,073.00 $21,500.00 $11,427.00 (+113.44%)
QQQ Mar. 19, 2027 $650 Puts LONG $25.90 $15.80 11 $28,490.00 $17,380.00 -$11,110.00 (-39.00%)
QQQ Mar. 19, 2027 $700 Puts LONG $24.30 $28.15 4 $9,720.00 $11,260.00 $1,540.00 (+15.84%)
MSFT Jan. 21, 2028 $400 Calls LONG $57.70 $169.49 2 $11,540.00 $33,898.00 $22,358.00 (+193.74%)
MSFT Jan. 15, 2027 $500 Puts LONG $15.90 $14.91 2 $3,180.00 $2,982.00 -$198.00 (-6.23%)
MSFT Jan. 15, 2027 $600 Calls SHORT $10.90 $8.30 2 -$2,180.00 -$1,660.00 $520.00 (+23.85%)
MU Jan. 15, 2027 $1,100 Calls LONG $95.90 $33.25 2 $19,180.00 $6,650.00 -$12,530.00 (-65.33%)
MU Jan. 15, 2027 $1,200 Calls SHORT $78.90 $19.50 2 -$15,780.00 -$3,900.00 $11,880.00 (+75.29%)
SNDK Mar. 19, 2027 $1900 Calls LONG $107.57 $94.63 9 $96,813.00 $85,167.00 -$11,646.00 (-12.03%)
SNDK Mar. 19, 2027 $2000 Calls SHORT $90.70 $71.00 9 -$81,630.00 -$63,900.00 $17,730.00 (+21.72%)
QQQ Jan. 21, 2028 $700 Calls LONG $103.00 $106.05 3 $30,900.00 $31,815.00 $915.00 (+2.96%)
CASH – – – – -$53,821.00 $20,514.00 $74,335.00 (+138.12%)
Totals: – – – – $100,000.00 $237,831.00 $137,831.00 (+137.83%)
Lannister Portfolio Trades

Lannister Trades


1. Buy to Open Nvidia (NVDA) December 2026 $90 Calls @ $43.80 x 4 Contracts made at 9:39 AM EST on September 4, 2024.
2. Buy to Open NASDAQ-100 (QQQ) December 2026 $400.00 Calls @ $105.50 x 3 Contracts made at 9:39 AM EST on September 6, 2024.
3. Buy to Open NASDAQ-100 (QQQ) December 2026 $400.00 Calls @ $127.56 x 2 Contracts made at 11:14 AM EST on October 1, 2024.
4. Buy NVDL @ $54.50 x 140 Shares made at 10:14 AM EST on October 2, 2024. 
5. Buy to Open Nvidia (NVDA) December 2025 $100 Puts @ $10.05 x 2 Contracts made at 1:57 PM EST on October 17, 2024.
6. Buy to Open NASDAQ-100 (QQQ) December 2025 $399.79 Puts @ $11.86 x 5 Contracts made at 11:49 AM EST on November 4, 2024.
7. Sell to Open Nvidia (NVDA) January 17, 2025 $170.00 Calls @ $4.25 x 4 Contracts made at 2:27 PM on November 19, 2024.
8. Sell to Open NASDAQ-100 (QQQ) January 17, 2025 $520.00 Calls @ $7.70 x 5 Contracts made at 2:32 PM EST on November 19, 2024
9. Sell to Open NVDL January 17, 2025 $100.00 Calls @ $5.75 x 1 Contract made at 2:30 PM EST on November 19, 2024.
10. Buy to Close NVDL January 17, 2025 $100.00 calls @ $0.80 x 1 Contract made at 12:41 PM EST on December 18, 2024.
11. Buy to Close Nvidia (NVDA) January 17, 2025 $170.00 Calls @ $0.57 x 4 Contract made at 12:42 PM EST on December 18, 2024.
12. Buy to Close NASDAQ-100 (QQQ) January 17, 2025 $520.00 Calls @ $3.85 x 5 Contracts made at 3:37 PM EST on January 2, 2025.
13. Sell to Close NASDAQ-100 (QQQ) December 2025 $399.78 Puts @ $28.00 x 5 Contracts made at 11:55 AM EST on April 7, 2025.
14. Buy to Open QQQ JUNE 2027 $400 calls @ $86 x 3 Contracts made at 12:29 PM EST on April 7, 2025
15. Sell to Close Nvidia (NVDA) December 2025 $100 Puts @ $18.50 x 2 Contracts made at 1:09 PM EST on April 7, 2025
16. Buy to Open Nvidia (NVDA) Dec 2026 $100 Calls @ $26.40 made x 2 Contracts at 1:09 PM EST on April 7, 2025
17. Sell to Close NASDAQ-100 (QQQ) December 2026 $400.00 Calls @ $107.55 x 1 Contract made at 2:15 PM EST on April 14, 2025
18. Sell to Close Nvidia (NVDA) Dec 2026 $100 Calls @ $36.20 x 1 Contract made at 2:15 PM EST on April 14, 2025
19. Buy to open NASDAQ-100 (QQQ) March 2026 $400 Puts @ $18.40 x 7 contracts made at 12:31 PM EST on April 15, 2025
20. Buy to Open NASDAQ-100 (QQQ) March 2026 $400 Puts @ $16.83 x 1 Contracts made at 2:44 PM EST on April 24, 2025
21. Sell to Open QQQ Sep 19, 2025 $520 Calls @ $16.15 x 1 contract made at 10:52 AM EST on May 1, 2025
22. Buy to Open QQQ March 2026 $400 Puts @ $14.10 x 1 contract made at 10:57 AM EST on May 1, 2025.
23. Sell to Open NASDAQ-100 (QQQ) Sep 19, 2025 $540 Calls @ $19.55 x 6 Contracts made at 11:34 AM EST on May 21, 2025.
24. Sell to Open Nvidia (NVDA) September 19, 2025 $150 Calls @ $9.40 x 5 contracts made at 1:31 PM EST on May 28, 2025.
25. Sell to Open NVDL September 19, 2025 $70 Calls @ $5.30 x 1 contracts made at 1:31 PM EST on May 28, 2025.
26. Sell to Close NVDL @ $57.50 x 40 shares made at 11:41 AM EST on June 3, 2025.
27. Buy to Open Nvidia (NVDA) June 2026 $90 Puts @ $4.60 x 5 Contracts made at 11:42 AM EST on June 3, 2025.
28. Buy to Open QQQ June 2026 $500 Puts @ $24.90 x 3 Contracts made at 2:42 PM EST on June 24, 2025.
29. Buy to Open QQQ June 2026 $500 Puts @ $22.80 x 3 contracts made at 12:00 PM EST on June 27, 2025.
30. Buy to Close NVDL Sep 2025 $70 Calls x 1 Contract @ $13.77 made at 3:01 PM EST on September 19, 2025.
31. Sell to Close NVDL @ $83.82 x 100 Shares made at 3:02 PM EST on September 19, 2025.
32. Buy to Close NVDA Sep 2025 $150 Calls @ $26 x 5 Contracts made at 3:02 PM EST on September 19, 2025.
33. Sell to Close NVDA Dec 2026 $90 Calls @ $93.80 x 4 contracts made at 3:03 PM EST on September 19, 2025.
34. Buy to Close QQQ Sep 19, 2025 $520 Calls @ $78.67 x 1 contracts made at 3:03 PM EST on September 19, 2025.
35. Buy to Close QQQ Sep 19, 2025 $540 Calls @ $58.50 x 6 contracts made at 3:04 PM EST on September 19, 2025.
36. Sell to Close QQQ Dec 2026 $400 Calls @ $221.82 x 4 contracts made at 3:04 PM EST on September 19, 2025.
37. Sell to Close QQQ June 2027 $400 Calls @ $231.80 x 3 contracts made at 3:04 PM EST on September 19, 2025.
38. Buy to Open QQQ Sep 2026 $500 Puts @ $16.10 x 13 contracts made at 3:05 PM EST on September 19, 2025.
39. Sell to Close Nvidia (NVDA) Dec 2026 $100 Calls x 1 Contract @ $90.85 made at 1:07 PM EST on September 29, 2025.
40. Buy to Open QQQ September 2026 $500 Puts @ $15.55 x 12 Contracts made at 10:11 AM EST on October 20, 2025.
41. Buy to Open QQQ September 2026 $500 Puts @ $12.95 x 12 Contracts made at 1:12 PM EST on October 28, 2025.
42. Sell to Close QQQ September 2026 $500 Puts @ $18.30 x 18 Contracts made at 11:14 AM EST on November 7, 2025.
43. Buy to Open QQQ Sep $500 Puts @ $14.35 x 18 Contracts made at 2:37 PM EST on November 10, 2025.
44. Sell to Close QQQ Sep 2026 $500 Puts @ $18.00 x 9 Contracts made at 2:50 PM EST on November 17, 2025.
45. Sell to Close QQQ June 2026 $500 Puts at $15.50 x 6 Contracts made at 2:49 PM EST on November 20, 2025.
46. Buy to Open QQQ June 2027 $600 Calls @ $79 x 7 Contracts made at 3:30 PM EST on November 20, 2025.
47. Buy to Open QQQ Sep $500 Puts @ $11.60 x 9 Contracts made at 3:10 PM EST on December 10, 2025.
48. Buy to Open QQQ June 2027 $600 Calls @ $91.72 x 2 Contracts made at 3:24 PM EST on December 12, 2025.
49. Buy to Open QQQ September 18, 2026 $570 Puts @ $19.35 x 4 Contracts made at 11:39 AM EST on January 27, 2026.
50. Buy to Open QQQ June 2027 $600 Calls @ $72.00 x 4 Contracts made at 1:20 PM EST on March 19, 2026.
51. Sell to Close QQQ Sep $500 Puts @ $15.17 x 15 Contracts made at 10:16 AM EST on March 20, 2026.
52. Buy to Open MSFT June 2027 $400 Leaps @ $53.70 x 3 Contracts made at 11:17 AM EST on March 20, 2026.
53. Buy to Open MSFT Jan 2028 $400 Calls @ $62.00 x 2 Contracts made at 1:36 PM EST on March 24, 2026.
54. Buy to Open MSFT Jan 2028 $400 Calls @ $59.50 x 2 Contracts made at 1:53 PM EST on March 26, 2026.
55. Sell to Close QQQ Sep $500 Puts @ $16.35 x 7 Contracts made at 2:31 PM EST on March 26, 2026.
56. Sell to Close QQQ Sep $500 Puts @ $18.00 x 5 Contracts made at 11:13 AM EST on March 27, 2026.
57. Buy to Open QQQ Jan 2028 $550 Calls @ $102.25 x 2 Contracts made at 3:37 PM EST on March 27, 2026.
58. Sell to Close QQQ Sep $500 Puts @ $20.00 x 5 Contracts made at 3:05 PM EST on March 30, 2026.
59. Buy to Open QQQ Jan 2028 $550 Calls @ $97.70 x 1 Contracts made at 3:25 PM EST on March 30, 2026.
60. Sell to Close QQQ Jan 2028 $550 Calls @ $116.23 x 1 Contract made at 11:14 AM EST on April 1, 2026.
61. Buy to Open QQQ Sep $600 Puts @ $39.55 x 3 Contract made at 1:14 PM EST on April 1, 2026.
62. Sell to Close QQQ June 2027 $600 Calls @ $80.80 x 2 Contracts made at 1:33 PM EST on April 9, 2026.
63. Buy to Open QQQ Sep 2026 $600 Puts @ $27.00 x 6 Contracts made at 11:05 AM EST on April 10, 2026.
64. Sell to Close MSFT June 2027 $400 Calls @ $57.70 x 3 Contracts made at 10:26 AM EST on April 14, 2026.
65. Buy to Open QQQ Sep 2026 $600 Puts @ $22.35 x 5 Contracts made at 11:29 AM EST on April 14, 2026.
66. Sell to Close QQQ June 2027 $600 Calls @ $92.55 x 1 Contract made at 1:36 PM EST on April 14, 2026.
67. Buy to Open QQQ Sep 2026 $600 Puts @ $21.65 x 8 Contracts made at 1:55 PM EST on April 14, 2026.
68. Sell to Close QQQ June 2027 $600 Calls @ $104.50 x 2 Contracts made at 12:36 PM EST on April 16, 2026.
69. Buy to Open QQQ Sep 2026 $600 Puts @ $20.10 x 11 Contracts made at 12:36 PM EST on April 16, 2026.
70. Buy to Open QQQ Sep 2026 $600 Puts @ $17.50 x 12 Contract made at 10:25 AM EST on April 21, 2026.
71. Sell to Close QQQ June 2027 $600 Calls @ $110.00 x 2 Contract made at 10:25 AM EST on April 21, 2026.
72. Sell to Close QQQ June 2027 $600 Calls @ $120.65 x 1 Contract made at 11:56 AM EST on April 24, 2026.
73. Buy to Open QQQ Sep 2026 $600 Puts @ $15.60 x 5 Contracts made at 12:00 PM EST on April 24, 2026.
74. Sell to Close QQQ June 2027 $600 Calls @ $130.50 x 1 Contract made at 11:52 AM EST on May 1, 2026.
75. Buy to Open QQQ Sep 2026 $600 Puts @ $12.40 x 14 Contracts made at 10:24 AM EST on May 4, 2026.
76. Sell To Close QQQ Jan 2028 $550 Calls @ $207.50 X 1 Contracts made at 10:21 AM EST on May 7, 2026.
77. Buy to Open QQQ Sep 2026 $600 Puts @ $10.10 x 22 Contracts made at 10:37 AM EST on May 7, 2026.
78. Sell to Close QQQ Sep 2026 $600 Puts @ $9.85 x 21 Contracts made at 2:51 PM EST on May 18, 2026.
79. Sell to Close QQQ Sep $600 puts @ $10.00 x 21 Contracts made at 10:18 AM EST on May 19, 2026.
80. Buy to Open QQQ June 2027 $700 Calls @ $93.90 x 2 Contracts made at 3:05 PM EST on June 5, 2026.
81. Sell to Close QQQ Sep $600 Puts @ $11.20 x 22 Contracts made at 12:15 PM EST on June 9, 2026.
82. Sell to Close QQQ Sep $570 Puts @ $8.00 x 4 Contracts made at 12:21 PM EST on June 9, 2026.
83. Sell to Close QQQ Sep $500 Puts @ $3.55 x 5 Contracts made at 12:24 PM EST on June 9, 2026.
84. Buy to Open QQQ October 2026 $700 Puts @ $23.25 x 5 Contracts made at 11:33 AM EST on June 15, 2026.
85. Sell to Close NVDA June 18, 2026 $90 Puts @ $0.00 x 5 Contracts [Option Expiration].
86. Buy to Open MSFT Jan 2028 $400 Calls @ $54.65 x 4 Contracts made at 1:18 PM EST on June 25, 2026.
87. Sell to Close MSFT Jan 2028 $400 Calls @ $72.00 x 4 Contracts made at 10:37 AM EST on July 1, 2026.
88. Sell to Close QQQ Sep 2026 $600 Puts @ $6.00 x 22 Contracts made at 11:07 AM EST on July 23, 2026.
89. Buy to Open TSLA Jan 2027 $300 calls @ $48.75 x 2 Contracts made at 11:07 AM EST on July 24, 2026.
90. Buy to Open MU Jan 2027 $1100 – $1200 Call-Spread @ $17.00 x 2 Contracts made at 12:05 PM EST on July 29, 2026.
91. Buy to Open QQQ June 2027 $600 Calls @ $120.00 x 1 Contracts made at 12:11 PM EST on July 29, 2026.
92. Buy to Open TSLA Jan 2027 $300 Calls @ $42.40 x 1 Contract made at 12:25 PM EST on July 29, 2026.
93. Sell to Close MSFT Jan 2028 $400 Calls @ $141.22 x 2 Contracts made at 2:31 PM EST on August 3, 2026.
94. Buy to Open QQQ Mar 2027 $650 Puts @ $29.20 x 6 Contracts made at 2:59 PM EST on August 3, 2026.
95. Sell to Close TSLA Jan 2027 $300 Calls @ $57.40 x 3 Contracts made at 12:06 PM EST on August 4, 2026.
96. Sell to Close Oct 16, 2026 $700 Puts @ $14.60 x 5 Contracts made at 12:21 PM EST on August 12, 2026.
97. Buy to Open QQQ Mar 19, 2027 $650 Puts @ $21.95 x 5 Contracts made at 12:22 PM EST on August 12, 2026.
98. Buy to Open Google Jan 2027 $350 Calls @ $28.70 x 4 Contracts made at 12:49 PM EST on August 12, 2026.
99. Buy to Open AVGO June 2027 $400 Calls @ $52.35 x 2 Contracts made at 1:22 PM EST on August 20, 2026.
100. Sell to Close AVGO June 2027 $400 Calls @ $55.00 x 2 Contracts made at 2:32 PM EST on August 31, 2026.
101. Buy to Open NVDA Mar 2027 $210 Calls @ $26.00 x 5 Contracts made at 11:25 AM EST on September 14, 2026.
102. Sell to Close Google Jan 2027 $350 Calls @ $27.25 x 4 Contracts made at 1:14 PM EST on September 14, 2026.
103. Sell to Close NVDA Mar 19, 2027 $210 Calls @ $30.45 x 5 Contracts made at 12:01 PM EST on September 18, 2026.
104. Buy to Open QQQ March 19, 2027 $700 Puts @ $24.30 x 4 Contracts made at 12:15 PM EST on September 21, 2026.
105. Sell to Close June 17, 2027 $700 Calls @ $98.00 x 2 Contracts made at 12:26 PM EST on September 22, 2026.
106. Sell to Open MSFT Jan 2027 $600 Calls @ $10.90 x 2 Contracts made at 12:46 PM EST on October 6, 2026.
107. Buy to Open MSFT Jan 2027 $500 Puts @ $15.90 x 2 Contracts made at 1:03 PM EST on October 6, 2026.
108. Buy to Open SNDK March 19, 2027 $1900 Calls @ $121.70 x 6 Contracts made at 11:07 AM EDT on October 12, 2026
109. Sell to Open SNDK March 19, 2027 $2000 Calls @ $102.90 x 6 Contracts made at 11:07 AM EDT on October 12, 2026
110. Buy to Open QQQ January 21, 2028 $700 Calls @ $104.50 x 2 Contracts made at 9:54 AM EDT on October 15, 2026
111. Buy to Open QQQ January 21, 2028 $700 Calls @ $100.00 x 1 Contracts made at 2:37 PM EDT on October 16, 2026
112. Buy to Open SNDK March 19, 2027 $1900 Calls @ $79.31 x 3 Contracts made at 2:39 PM EDT on October 16, 2026
113. Sell to Open SNDK March 19, 2027 $2000 Calls @ $66.31 x 3 Contracts made at 2:39 PM EDT on October 16, 2026

Completed Trades
Trade 1: NVDA January 2025 $170 Covered Calls (November 19 – December 18, 2024)
Sell to Open NVDA Jan 2025 $170 Calls @ $4.25 x 4 Contracts
Buy to Close NVDA Jan 2025 $170 Calls @ $0.57 x 4 Contracts
Profit/Loss: +$1,472.00 (+86.59%)

Trade 2: NVDL January 2025 $100 Covered Calls (November 19 – December 18, 2024)
Sell to Open NVDL Jan 2025 $100 Calls @ $5.75 x 1 Contract
Buy to Close NVDL Jan 2025 $100 Calls @ $0.80 x 1 Contract
Profit/Loss: +$495.00 (+86.09%)

Trade 3: QQQ January 2025 $520 Covered Calls (November 19, 2024 – January 2, 2025)
Sell to Open QQQ Jan 2025 $520 Calls @ $7.70 x 5 Contracts
Buy to Close QQQ Jan 2025 $520 Calls @ $3.85 x 5 Contracts
Profit/Loss: +$1,925.00 (+50.00%)

Trade 4: QQQ December 2025 $399.79 Puts (November 4, 2024 – April 7, 2025)
Buy to Open QQQ Dec 2025 $399.79 Puts @ $11.86 x 5 Contracts
Sell to Close QQQ Dec 2025 $399.79 Puts @ $28.00 x 5 Contracts
Profit/Loss: +$8,070.00 (+136.09%)

Trade 5: NVDA December 2025 $100 Puts (October 17, 2024 – April 7, 2025)
Buy to Open NVDA Dec 2025 $100 Puts @ $10.05 x 2 Contracts
Sell to Close NVDA Dec 2025 $100 Puts @ $18.50 x 2 Contracts
Profit/Loss: +$1,690.00 (+84.08%)

Trade 6: NVDL Shares (October 2, 2024 – September 19, 2025)
Buy NVDL @ $54.50 x 140 Shares
Sell NVDL @ $57.50 x 40 Shares
Sell NVDL @ $83.82 x 100 Shares
Profit/Loss: +$3,052.00 (+40.00%)

Trade 7: NVDA December 2026 $90 Calls (September 4, 2024 – September 19, 2025)
Buy to Open NVDA Dec 2026 $90 Calls @ $43.80 x 4 Contracts
Sell to Close NVDA Dec 2026 $90 Calls @ $93.80 x 4 Contracts
Profit/Loss: +$20,000.00 (+114.16%)

Trade 8: QQQ December 2026 $400 Calls (September 6, 2024 – September 19, 2025)
Buy to Open QQQ Dec 2026 $400 Calls @ $114.32 x 5 Contracts (Weighted Average)
Sell to Close QQQ Dec 2026 $400 Calls @ $198.96 x 5 Contracts (Weighted Average)
Profit/Loss: +$42,321.00 (+74.04%)

Trade 9: NVDA December 2026 $100 Calls (April 7 – September 29, 2025)
Buy to Open NVDA Dec 2026 $100 Calls @ $26.40 x 2 Contracts
Sell to Close NVDA Dec 2026 $100 Calls @ $63.53 x 2 Contracts (Weighted Average)
Profit/Loss: +$7,425.00 (+140.63%)

Trade 10: QQQ June 2027 $400 Calls (April 7 – September 19, 2025)
Buy to Open QQQ June 2027 $400 Calls @ $86.00 x 3 Contracts
Sell to Close QQQ June 2027 $400 Calls @ $231.80 x 3 Contracts
Profit/Loss: +$43,740.00 (+169.53%)

Trade 11: NVDL September 2025 $70 Covered Calls (May 28 – September 19, 2025)
Sell to Open NVDL Sep 2025 $70 Calls @ $5.30 x 1 Contract
Buy to Close NVDL Sep 2025 $70 Calls @ $13.77 x 1 Contract
Profit/Loss: -$847.00 (-159.81%)

Trade 12: NVDA September 2025 $150 Covered Calls (May 28 – September 19, 2025)
Sell to Open NVDA Sep 2025 $150 Calls @ $9.40 x 5 Contracts
Buy to Close NVDA Sep 2025 $150 Calls @ $26.00 x 5 Contracts
Profit/Loss: -$8,300.00 (-176.60%)

Trade 13: QQQ September 2025 $520 Covered Calls (May 1 – September 19, 2025)
Sell to Open QQQ Sep 2025 $520 Calls @ $16.15 x 1 Contract
Buy to Close QQQ Sep 2025 $520 Calls @ $78.67 x 1 Contract
Profit/Loss: -$6,252.00 (-387.12%)

Trade 14: QQQ September 2025 $540 Covered Calls (May 21 – September 19, 2025)
Sell to Open QQQ Sep 2025 $540 Calls @ $19.55 x 6 Contracts
Buy to Close QQQ Sep 2025 $540 Calls @ $58.50 x 6 Contracts
Profit/Loss: -$23,370.00 (-199.23%)

Trade 15: QQQ June 2026 $500 Puts (June 24 – November 20, 2025)
Buy to Open QQQ June 2026 $500 Puts @ $23.85 x 6 Contracts (Weighted Average)
Sell to Close QQQ June 2026 $500 Puts @ $15.50 x 6 Contracts
Profit/Loss: -$5,010.00 (-35.01%)

Trade 16: QQQ September 2026 $500 Puts (September 19, 2025 – June 9, 2026)
Buy to Open QQQ Sep 2026 $500 Puts @ $14.28 x 64 Contracts (Weighted Average)
Sell to Close QQQ Sep 2026 $500 Puts @ $16.27 x 64 Contracts (Weighted Average)
Profit/Loss: +$12,715.00 (+13.91%)

Trade 17: QQQ March 2026 $400 Puts (April 15, 2025 – March 2026)
Buy to Open QQQ Mar 2026 $400 Puts @ $17.75 x 9 Contracts (Weighted Average)
Sell to Close QQQ Mar 2026 $400 Puts @ $0.00 x 9 Contracts (Expired)
Profit/Loss: -$15,973.00 (-100.00%)

Trade 18: NVDA June 2026 $90 Puts (June 3, 2025 – June 2026)
Buy to Open NVDA June 2026 $90 Puts @ $4.60 x 5 Contracts
Sell to Close NVDA June 2026 $90 Puts @ $0.00 x 5 Contracts (Expired)
Profit/Loss: -$2,300.00 (-100.00%)

Trade 19: MSFT June 2027 $400 Calls (March 20 – April 14, 2026)
Buy to Open MSFT June 2027 $400 Calls @ $53.70 x 3 Contracts
Sell to Close MSFT June 2027 $400 Calls @ $57.70 x 3 Contracts
Profit/Loss: +$1,200.00 (+7.45%)

Trade 20: QQQ January 2028 $550 Calls — Partial Close (March 27 – May 7, 2026)
Buy to Open QQQ Jan 2028 $550 Calls @ $100.74 x 2 Contracts (Allocated Basis)
Sell to Close QQQ Jan 2028 $550 Calls @ $161.87 x 2 Contracts (Weighted Average)
Profit/Loss: +$12,226.00 (+60.68%)

Trade 21: QQQ June 2027 $600 Calls — Partial Close (November 20, 2025 – May 1, 2026)
Buy to Open QQQ June 2027 $600 Calls @ $78.81 x 9 Contracts (Allocated Basis)
Sell to Close QQQ June 2027 $600 Calls @ $103.81 x 9 Contracts (Weighted Average)
Profit/Loss: +$22,501.00 (+31.72%)

Trade 22: QQQ September 2026 $570 Puts (January 27 – June 9, 2026)
Buy to Open QQQ Sep 2026 $570 Puts @ $19.35 x 4 Contracts
Sell to Close QQQ Sep 2026 $570 Puts @ $8.00 x 4 Contracts
Profit/Loss: -$4,540.00 (-58.66%)

Trade 23: QQQ September 2026 $600 Puts (April 1 – July 23, 2026)
Buy to Open QQQ Sep 2026 $600 Puts @ $17.10 x 86 Contracts (Weighted Average)
Sell to Close QQQ Sep 2026 $600 Puts @ $9.25 x 86 Contracts (Weighted Average)
Profit/Loss: -$67,525.00 (-45.92%)

Trade 24: QQQ October 2026 $700 Puts (June 15 – August 12, 2026)
Buy to Open QQQ Oct 2026 $700 Puts @ $23.25 x 5 Contracts
Sell to Close QQQ Oct 2026 $700 Puts @ $14.60 x 5 Contracts
Profit/Loss: -$4,325.00 (-37.20%)

Trade 25: MSFT January 2028 $400 Calls — Partial Close (March 24 – August 3, 2026)
Buy to Open MSFT Jan 2028 $400 Calls @ $57.89 x 6 Contracts (Allocated Basis)
Sell to Close MSFT Jan 2028 $400 Calls @ $95.07 x 6 Contracts (Weighted Average)
Profit/Loss: +$22,424.00 (+64.56%)

Trade 26: TSLA January 2027 $300 Calls (July 24 – August 4, 2026)
Buy to Open TSLA Jan 2027 $300 Calls @ $46.63 x 3 Contracts (Weighted Average)
Sell to Close TSLA Jan 2027 $300 Calls @ $57.40 x 3 Contracts
Profit/Loss: +$3,230.00 (+23.09%)

Trade 27: AVGO June 2027 $400 Calls (August 20 – August 31, 2026)
Buy to Open AVGO June 2027 $400 Calls @ $52.35 x 2 Contracts
Sell to Close AVGO June 2027 $400 Calls @ $55.00 x 2 Contracts
Profit/Loss: +$530.00 (+5.06%)

Trade 28: Google January 2027 $350 Calls (August 12 – September 14, 2026)
Buy to Open Google Jan 2027 $350 Calls @ $28.70 x 4 Contracts
Sell to Close Google Jan 2027 $350 Calls @ $27.25 x 4 Contracts
Profit/Loss: -$580.00 (-5.05%)

Trade 29: NVDA March 2027 $210 Calls (September 14 – September 18, 2026)
Buy to Open NVDA Mar 2027 $210 Calls @ $26.00 x 5 Contracts
Sell to Close NVDA Mar 2027 $210 Calls @ $30.45 x 5 Contracts
Profit/Loss: +$2,225.00 (+17.12%)

Trade 30: QQQ June 2027 $700 Calls (June 5 – September 22, 2026)
Buy to Open QQQ June 2027 $700 Calls @ $93.90 x 2 Contracts
Sell to Close QQQ June 2027 $700 Calls @ $98.00 x 2 Contracts
Profit/Loss: +$820.00 (+4.37%)

Total Realized Profit: +$69,039.00 (+69.04%)

Lannister Portfolio Strategy (100% Return Objective)

The Lannister Portfolio is a long-term options strategy that invests in 2-year+ expiring leap options with the goal of using high internal leverage to minimize risk and maximize returns. The foundation of the Lannister Portfolio is rooted in the Samwise Strategy and incorporates key concepts from Chapters 1-6 of our Core Investment Principles. It closely adheres to the Four (4) Part Framework, with the ultimate objective of returning 100% annually on average.

Corrections & Long-Term Purchases

Here is precisely how the Lannister Portfolio strives to produce its 100% annual returns. First, as with the other Samwise Portfolios, purchases are made in the Lannister Portfolio during major stock market corrections as outlined in the Samwise Four (4) Part Framework, Rule #2 of Samwise Rules of Investing and Chapter 5 of our Core Investment Principles. In fact, the Lannister Portfolio has already deployed 95% of its capital at the lows of the September 2024 correction which occurred on September 4, 2024. By waiting to make purchases during major market corrections, the portfolio inherently reduces risk by ensuring a relatively low cost-basis.

Long-Duration Leaps in High quality names

Second, by purchasing long-duration in-the-money leap options in high-quality names, the Lannister Portfolio is able to use significant inherent leverage to enhance returns at a reduced risk premium. The portfolio invests almost exclusively in high to moderate growth large-cap names, such as Apple and Nvidia, which trade in highly predictable patterns. These stocks are particularly attractive because they are easier to forecast—analyst targets are generally met, and we can accurately predict where these stocks will be 1 to 2 years out into the future.

Additionally, the core capital of the Lannister Portfolio is invested in the NASDAQ-100, ensuring strong diversification across the tech sector and providing exposure to a broad array of top-performing companies. The portfolio is already up a strong 35% in its first fiscal quarter which puts it well ahead of its 100% annual target by the end of the fiscal year. This illustrates just how important Rule #2 of the Samwise Rules to Investing really is. By purchasing during corrections, we are more likely to see immediate strong returns creating a buffer to our cost-basis.

Embrace the Bull, Hedge the Bear (Rule 8)

Third, and most importantly, the key to producing generational wealth is figuring out a way to remain long at all times while constantly hedging out the risk of a potential bear market that can strike at anytime. The Lannister Portfolio is long only and remains long at all times. Once the portfolio gets long, it stays long. It faces down bear markets with hedging. That is the key to long-term success in the stock market. Hedge the down years, ride the long years.

risk Management strategy

The Lannister Portfolio aims to reduce risk in three significant ways. First, by adhering to the 2-year rule outlined in Chapter 1 of our Core Investment Principles, the Lannister Portfolio ensures that it holds positions with long enough durations to weather almost any storm. Second, by selling covered calls and other option premium against our positions, the Lannister Portfolio reduces risk through cost-basis reduction. Third, by purchasing 1-year expiring put options during major market rallies, the portfolio directly hedges out the ongoing annual risk of bear markets, crashes and other exogenous events.

Reducing Risk by Selling Covered Calls

By strategically following Part 3 of the Samwise Framework, the Lannister Portfolio reduces the cost-basis of each position by selling “premium” and/or “covered calls” against its long call-option positions during market rallies. In fact, the Portfolio has already begun doing so by selling short-duration NVDA, NVDL and QQQ calls yielding a total of $6,200 in premium for the portfolio to deploy in the next correction.

By selling covered calls and other premium during market rallies, the Lannister Portfolio reduces risk by reducing its original cost-basis in various positions. For example, the portfolio purchased 5 contracts in the NASDAQ-100 (QQQ) December 2026 $400 Calls at $114.32 per contract when the QQQ was trading near $450 a share. By selling contracts in the February $520 calls against that position, the Lannister Portfolio has reduced its $114.32 per contract cost-basis down by a full $7.70. Thus, the portfolio’s initial risk of $114.32 per contract has been reduced down to $106.62 per contract.

One significant objective of the Lannister Portfolio Strategy is to eventually reduce the entire portfolio’s cost-basis down to $0.00 over the course of 2+ year holding period. By consistently selling covered calls and other premium against its long positions, the Lannister Portfolio will both have new capital to deploy during ensuing corrections and will eventually reduce cost-basis down to $0.00. In just 3-months, the Lancaster Portfolio managed to reduce its cost-basis down by $6,200 or nearly 6.2%. That’s on track to reduce basis down significantly by December 2026.

Using 1-year Puts to Hedge During rallies

As with other Samwise Portfolios, the Lannister Portfolio follows Part 2 of the 4-Part Framework and uses intermediate-term rallies as an opportunity to purchase 1-year expiring put hedges to protect the portfolio against crashes, bear markets another exogenous events. The puts are rolled forward during the final quarter of the fiscal year or during periods where the stock markets has sustained major rallies thereby resulting in large build-in profits for the portfolio.

The put hedge is critically important to remaining long the market as indicated by Rule 8’s “Embrace the Bull, Hedge the Bear” investment maxim. Puts ensure the portfolio is protected during periods of market volatility while still benefiting from long-term growth. By rolling them forward, the Lannister Portfolio effectively locks in profits while maintaining the ability to participate in future market gains, reinforcing its strategy of always staying long with minimal risk exposure.

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