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Trading Week 2025-10-19

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Arvi Deerjett
Avid Dei Treider

Weekly Trading Analysis: October 13-19, 2025
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Weekly Summary
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The portfolio experienced a mixed week with overall slight appreciation but persistent unrealized losses across most positions.

Metric This Week Last Week Change ($) Change (%)
IBKR Portfolio Value $65,660 $64,970 +$690 +1.06%
Binance Portfolio Value $238,738.63 $238,589.27 +$149.36 +0.06%
Total Portfolio Value $304,398.63 $303,559.27 +$839.36 +0.28%
IBKR Unrealized P&L -$17,570 -$19,400 +$1,830 +9.43%
IBKR Buying Power $186,400 $234,500 -$48,100 -20.51%

Cash Overview (IBKR):

Currency Balance
EUR Cash $1,900
USD Cash -$65,800
Total Cash -$63,900

Open Positions
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IBKR Positions
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Symbol Quantity Cost Basis Market Value Unrealized P&L
ATOS 1,200 $3,542 $1,161 (-$111) -$2,381 (-$111)
BLZE 100 $2,271 $913 (-$3) -$1,358 (-$3)
CBRL Dec19'25 62.5C 1 $620.05 $22.03 (-$4) -$598.02 (+$3)
DKNG Dec19'25 40C 5 $903.48 $592.01 (+$22) -$311.47 (+$22)
IE00B1B82251 330.74 $40,000 $40,219 (+$15) +$218.94 (+$15)
PSFE 50 $2,992 $599.50 (-$14) -$2,393 (+$14)
RACE 100 $39,820 $39,900 (+$20) +$79.70 (+$20)
RPD Dec19'25 30C 5 $698.54 $98.75 (+$8) -$599.79 (+$8)
TWLO 35 $10,711 $3,733 (-$16) -$6,978 (-$16)
UBER 500 $46,048 $46,175 (NEW) +$126.51 (NEW)
ZEVY May18'25 230C 4,000 $6,316 $0 (0) -$6,316 (0)

Binance Positions
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Symbol Quantity Market Value (USDC) Notes
RWUSD 217,061.94 $217,056.20 Stablecoin peg holding
USDC 20,184.74 $20,184.74 Trading capital
TON 504.51 $1,085.10 (+$25) Avg: $4.72, +1.60% today
EURI 257.68 $299.74 (+$5) EUR stablecoin
SLF 0.083 $0.00 Delisted/Swapped

Positions Entered This Week
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Symbol Type Quantity Cost Basis Entry Note
UBER Stock 500 shares $46,048 New equity position, currently +$127 unrealized

Positions Closed This Week
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Symbol Type Quantity Final P&L Exit Note
DNN Oct17'25 2.5P Put Option 20 contracts -$641.86 Expired worthless
RACE Oct17'25 410P Put Option -1 contract -$644.86 Closed position
RKT Oct17'25 19.5C Call Option 10 contracts -$1,269 Closed for loss
TLT/Y Oct17'25 1.5P Put Option -60 contracts +$639.08 Closed for profit

Analysis & Observations
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Key Changes from Last Week
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  1. UBER Position Added: A new 500-share position was initiated at $46,048, now showing a modest +$127 (+0.27%) unrealized gain. This is the only new equity position this week.

  2. Multiple Options Expired/Closed: Four option positions reached expiration (Oct 17) or were closed:

    • DNN puts expired worthless (-$641.86 loss)
    • RKT calls closed at a loss (-$1,269)
    • TLT/Y puts closed profitably (+$639.08)
    • RACE puts closed at a loss (-$644.86)
  3. Buying Power Drop: IBKR buying power decreased significantly from $234,500 to $186,400 (-$48,100). This appears related to the new UBER position and potentially margin utilization.

  4. Unrealized Losses Improved: Overall unrealized P&L improved by $1,830 (from -$19,400 to -$17,570), primarily due to:

    • PSFE: Loss reduced by $14 (minor recovery)
    • DKNG calls: Gain improved by $22
    • No change in the large ZEVY and TWLO losses
  5. Binance TON Position: TON showed strong daily performance (+1.60% / +$17.16), with the average entry price at $4.72 vs current ~$2.15.

Concerns
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  • Heavy USD Debt: The account carries -$65,800 in USD cash, indicating significant leverage or borrowing
  • Concentrated Losses: ZEVY ($6,316), TWLO ($6,978), and PSFE ($2,393) represent the largest unrealized losses
  • Portfolio Illiquidity: The RACE position at ~$40K represents ~61% of IBKR equity value in a single stock

Recommended Actions #

  • Review the UBER position sizing relative to overall portfolio concentration
  • Consider reviewing ZEVY calls (currently $0 market value) for tax loss harvesting opportunities
  • Monitor the negative cash balance and its impact on margin requirements

📊 Charts
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UBER Daily Chart - New Position
UBER Daily Chart - New Position
TWLO Daily Chart - Large Loss Position
TWLO Daily Chart - Large Loss Position
PSFE Daily Chart
PSFE Daily Chart
TON/USDT Daily Chart
TON/USDT Daily Chart
RACE Daily Chart - Large Position
RACE Daily Chart - Large Position

📝 Notes
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