Our track
record reporting is unique. Our reporting
differs from how other publications report their
returns on FOUR fundamental premises:
-
We only report
results for suggestions that were actually filled -
not hypothetically. After all, getting
filled is what counts.
-
We report
results based on the suggested 'limit price'. We
realize that some of our suggestions may get filled
at a better price than suggested but we choose to
report results based on the 'limit price' which
reflects the "worst case scenario".
This ensures that everyone can realistically get filled.
Many other publications base their results on
hypothetical or unrealistic prices, such as best
possible price or "average" price.
-
We include the
"cost of doing business" which happens to be
brokerage costs associated with trading.
These costs, i.e. commissions, can make a big
difference to the dollar and percentage returns in
one's account.
In the
subscribers' section we show EVERY
result - not just a selection of results.
We show the good - the bad - and the ugly.
To the
best of our knowledge, we are the only
publication that reports results this way. So ... why do we report the
way we do? Because we believe reporting honestly
and accurately is the best way to measure one's results.
Our reporting method does, however, put us at a
disadvantage when one tries to compare our
results to other services because ...
well frankly,
it's
like comparing apples to oranges. Take
a look at two "us vs. them" comparisons:
click here.
Our reported results
include the following costs and are based on the
following assumptions:
- Suggestions are
reported based on the limit price or "worst
case" scenario. In other words, you might
get a better price but we report based on
the suggested limit price.
- Commission costs are
included. [Commissions on
options = $1.50 per contract, minimum $14.95 and commissions
on stocks = $9.99]
- Assignment costs are
included. [Assignment cost
per strike = $15]
- Margin
calculations for
spreads are assumed on one side.
[Based on spread
width minus premium rec'd on one side (the
larger side)]
- Returns are not
compounded.
$5,000 per
suggestion is used for establishing each
suggestion (an arbitrary figure strictly for
simplicity and illustration purposes).
Percentage net
gain is based on margin requirement
or actual cost.
Results
are reported when suggestions are closed
and/or expired and/or assigned/exercised.
OptionsMaximizer Track Record
Annual results to date:
|
Year
|
# of Suggestions |
Wins |
Losses |
Avg. % Gain Per
Suggestion |
|
2011 |
14 |
12 |
2 |
-1 |
|
2010 |
20 |
19 |
1 |
16 |
|
2009 |
27 |
24 |
3 |
12.2 |
|
2008 |
23 |
23 |
0 |
8.8 |
|
start Feb 2007 |
47 |
40 |
7 |
3.6 |
2011
Profit/Loss ratio ($ gains / $
losses): 5717 / 7013
2010
Profit/Loss ratio ($ gains / $
losses): 9525 / 635
2009 Profit/Loss ratio ($ gains / $ losses):
15:1
