1/17/2018 Update

The market keeps treating me kindly.. My leveraged portfolio is up 21.4% for the new year.

Keep in mind, when you do deep-in-the-money options, you will not lose more than your initial investment, unlike buying on margin.  As long as the options have not expired, you will have some positive value.  My general rule of thumb is buy 20-25% into the money on any security you feel bullish on, and try to do it for a 2-year contract.

I am working on getting my 401k from a former employer rolled over to my IRA.  I believe the new tax bill that got passed that reduced corporate income tax will have a multiplier effect on the overall economy and corporate earnings.  The recent run-up on the market has not yet captured all of the values from the bill.  The strong will keep getting stronger, and this is the ideal time to go long... very long... and do it with DITM.