This is the first of two scheduled ‘off’ weeks—an intentional pause to restore our $250+ weekly pace after opening a position in O.
This week, six of the portfolio holdings ranked in the Top Ten.
| Ticker | Account Value |
| ADP | 4,640.32 |
| BDX | 3,668.00 |
| HTO | 4,405.65 |
| MZTI | 2,553.10 |
| PEP | 3,238.17 |
| PPG | 3,765.63 |
The lowest amount belongs to MZTI. Nothing would preclude us from adding to the MZTI position if it weren’t an ‘off’ week.
Along with the usual $250+ weekly contribution, we have $287.68 in uninvested cash available to deploy.
This week, eight of the portfolio holdings ranked in the Top Ten.
| Ticker | Account Value |
| ABT | 1,509.34 |
| ADP | 4,612.44 |
| BDX | 3,537.20 |
| CMCSA | 2,764.24 |
| HTO | 4,323.54 |
| MZTI | 2,496.56 |
| PEP | 3,197.46 |
| PPG | 3,950.76 |
The lowest amount belongs to ABT. However, there exists a sector imbalance whereby only Energy and Real Estate are currently eligible for investment. No Real Estate or Energy stocks made it into the Top Ten. However, if I extend to a Top 17, a REIT creeps into the mix, and it isn’t one of the three REITs we currently own.
It is time to add a new position to the Portfolio for the Ages!
…This week, seven of the portfolio holdings ranked in the Top Ten.
| Ticker | Account Value |
| BDX | 3,312.40 |
| CMCSA | 2,611.64 |
| HTO | 4,231.77 |
| MZTI | 2,351.14 |
| PEP | 3,209.88 |
| PPG | 3,647.16 |
| QCOM | 3,690.25 |
The lowest amount belongs to MZTI. However, there exists a sector imbalance whereby only Energy, Information Technology, and Real Estate are currently eligible for investment. No Real Estate or Energy stocks made it into the Top Ten. However, there was one Information Technology stock that came in at #10 and as it so happens it is a current holding. QCOM last traded at $147.61, and I will acquire 2 shares on Monday morning. Below, is the purchase history and average cost calculation.
This week, seven of the portfolio holdings ranked in the Top Ten.
| Ticker | Account Value |
| ADP | 4,251.53 |
| BDX | 3,127.20 |
| CMCSA | 2,430.16 |
| HTO | 4,404.96 |
| MZTI | 2,036.61 |
| PEP | 3,142.72 |
| PPG | 3,828.00 |
The lowest amount belongs to MZTI. We will acquire 3 shares of MZTI on Monday morning. See the post from 2026-05-24 for a more in-depth look at MZTI. Below, is the purchase history and average cost calculation.
This week, seven of the portfolio holdings ranked in the Top Ten.
| Ticker | Account Value |
| ADP | 4,339.51 |
| BDX | 3,163.40 |
| CMCSA | 2,593.11 |
| HTO | 4,514.67 |
| MZTI | 1,714.24 |
| PEP | 3,153.76 |
| PPG | 3,872.88 |
The lowest amount belongs to MZTI. We will acquire 3 shares of MZTI on Monday morning. See the post from 2026-05-24 for a more in-depth look at MZTI. Below, is the purchase history and average cost calculation.
The Portfolio for the Ages turns four today. Let’s take this opportunity to assess its performance.
…Along with the usual $250+ weekly contribution, we have $326.46 in uninvested cash available to deploy.
This week, eight of the portfolio holdings ranked in the Top Ten.
| Ticker | Account Value |
| ABT | 1,315.02 |
| ADP | 4,112.64 |
| BDX | 3,038.80 |
| CMCSA | 2,569.13 |
| HTO | 4,241.43 |
| MZTI | 1,262.80 |
| PEP | 3,159.74 |
| PPG | 3,853.08 |
The lowest amount belongs to MZTI. We will acquire 5 shares of MZTI on Monday morning. See the post from 2026-05-24 for a more in-depth look at MZTI. Below, is the purchase history and average cost calculation.
On 2026-06-29, CMCSA jumped 17% to $27.10 on news that it is going to split into two publicly traded companies, Comcast and NBCUniversal. Just over a week later, it is as if nothing ever happened; CMCSA is trading at $23.57, having bounced back slightly from a post-announcement low of $22.80. I think CMCSA is going to get back to $27, if not soon, then certainly as the split nears, approximately one year from now. Rather than continue to stay capped at the $26 strike price we have on our covered call, I think it makes sense to roll up and out, making sure we are paid appropriately.
In the same, two-legged, GTC option order:
Buy to Close: (1) September 18, 2026 $26.00 Call Option [Symbol: CMCSA260918C26]
Sell to Open: (1) December 18, 2026 $27.50 Call Option [Symbol: CMCSA261218C27.50]
Limit Order Price: Credit of $0.35 per share
Since the new expiration date is three months later, we demand a premium worth another quarterly dividend.
This is the last of two scheduled ‘off’ weeks—an intentional pause to restore our $250+ weekly pace after opening a position in ABT.
This week, a record NINE of the portfolio holdings ranked in the Top Ten.
| Ticker | Account Value |
| ABT | 1,335.60 |
| ADP | 4,118.59 |
| BDX | 3,161.60 |
| CMCSA | 2,593.11 |
| HTO | 4,306.98 |
| MZTI | 1,273.69 |
| PEP | 3,317.06 |
| PPG | 4,135.89 |
| VZ | 3,277.12 |
The lowest amount belongs to MZTI. There is a position imbalance whereby LEG and GRC are off limits at this time. Nothing would preclude us from adding to the MZTI position if it weren’t an ‘off’ week.
…This is the first of two scheduled ‘off’ weeks—an intentional pause to restore our $250+ weekly pace after opening a position in ABT.
This week, seven of the portfolio holdings ranked in the Top Ten.
| Ticker | Account Value |
| ABT | 1,317.68 |
| ADP | 3,800.35 |
| BDX | 3,118.40 |
| HTO | 4,187.61 |
| MZTI | 1,275.12 |
| PEP | 3,251.97 |
The lowest amount belongs to MZTI and though there is a position imbalance, only LEG is off limits. Nothing would preclude us from adding to the MZTI position if it weren’t an ‘off’ week.
