For better or worse, MHP was not ITM at close the day before its ex-dividend date. As such the position was not called away, and the dividend was paid. The new profit/loss info is below:
8/21/2009 -- Bought 100 MHP @ 29.66
8/21/2009 -- Sold To Open 1 MHP September $30 Call @ 0.86
8/24/2009 -- Dividend @ 0.23
The important purchase metrics are below for insight into possible profit and loss (these all include commissions):
Cost Basis: 2890.00
Potential Gain If Called At Expiration: 4.57%
PotentialAnnualized Gain If Called At Expiration: 57.49%
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