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To: robert b furman who wrote (1728)	8/18/2016 10:28:18 AM
From: alanrs	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 2591

CMTL doesn't look profitable even in good times, didn't see anything I liked at first glance. I don't invest in telecom, for the most part, the couple of INFN puts would usually be too close. My biggest investment is QCOM, by a lot, and I let it go at that. Big dividend payers are always committed until they aren't, without warning. Sometimes it works out, but I've regretted the few times I've tried similar things. ARS

To: robert b furman who wrote (1728)	8/18/2016 1:18:08 PM
From: Jim P.	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 2591

I have a small position in KMI and own some LEAPs with short term calls sold against them...calendar spread. The long term options seemed too cheap when I placed the trade last month. Also playing with WMB covered calls and short puts. $25 strike for the short puts. Whenever I buy WMB I just go up a couple dollars on the calls I sell. I think WMB will be a good yield stock in a few years and am content to take my yield today one month at a time. I am very bullish on SLCA. Last conference call is worth a listen if you follow the energy industry. Even though I am bullish I am selling calls and cash covered puts not holding the stock straight out. The monthly premiums are rich enough for returns in this over extended market. jim