2026 Year-to-Date
$74,201
Total Income
$55,252
Options Income
$18,949
Dividends
I Underperformed the Market by Half This Year — And I'm Fine With It

SCHD is up 13%. I'm up 5.5%. Here's why I'm not changing my strategy — and why total return isn't my game.

Income vs Growth Wheel Strategy SCHD
"Picking Up Pennies in Front of a Steamroller?"

Is selling covered calls on SCHD just picking up pennies? A look at tail risk, the Tasty Trade philosophy, and why income investing isn't the same as premium selling.

Tail Risk Wheel Strategy SCHD
Lessons in Patience (and Impatience)

Low volatility, thin premiums, and a reminder to stick to the plan. Plus: don't sell covered calls for $0.05.

Options: $7,600
Dividends: $0
Low Volatility Lessons Learned
Dividend Season + A Lesson Learned

Collecting quarterly dividends, closing puts early for 50% profit, and transitioning back into shares.

Options: $3,525
Dividends: $16,663
Dividend 50% Rule
Back to Reality

A quieter month after January's fireworks. Low volatility, no dividends, and a reminder that consistency beats intensity.

Options: $12,197
Dividends: $0
Low Volatility Off-Month
Starting the Year Strong

An exceptional month with elevated volatility driving strong premium income. The wheel delivers when markets get nervous.

Options: $31,930
Dividends: $2,286
High Volatility Strong Month