As of November 23, 2023, the TerraMatris fund reached a value of $224.44, marking another strong week of growth for the experimental options-income strategy.
During the week, the fund generated $36.61 in options income, contributing to a weekly portfolio increase of 19.49%.
Weekly Performance
- Fund value: $224.44
- Options income: $36.61
- Weekly growth: 19.49%
This was one of the strongest income-generating weeks since the strategy was launched. The $36.61 collected from options represented a significant contribution relative to the total size of the fund.
The portfolio had closed the previous week at $187.83. The increase to $224.44 means the fund added $36.61 during the week, with the entire reported gain coming from options income.
Compounding a Small Portfolio
At this early stage, the fund remained relatively small, which meant that even modest dollar gains could produce substantial percentage returns.
A weekly increase of nearly 20% would not be a realistic long-term expectation for a larger and more mature portfolio. However, during the initial phase, reinvesting options income allowed the fund to compound quickly from a very low starting value.
The objective was not simply to maximize weekly percentage returns. The broader goal was to test whether a small portfolio could gradually grow through disciplined options trading, reinvestment, and careful risk management.
Risk Remains Important
High percentage growth should always be viewed together with the risks required to achieve it.
Options income is not guaranteed, and a single unfavorable market move can erase several weeks of gains. As the portfolio grows, position sizing and capital preservation become increasingly important.
For TerraMatris, the priority remains building a repeatable strategy rather than chasing unusually high weekly returns.
Looking Ahead
Crossing the $200 level was another important milestone for the fund. The next challenge will be preserving these gains while continuing to generate options income without taking excessive risk.
Future results will depend on market conditions, available trading opportunities, and the ability to manage losing positions when they inevitably occur.
Bottom Line
On November 23, 2023, the TerraMatris fund closed at $224.44 after generating $36.61 in options income.
The resulting 19.49% weekly gain demonstrated the power of compounding during the early stages of the portfolio, while also highlighting the importance of controlling risk as the fund continues to grow.
Disclaimer
This article documents the historical performance of the TerraMatris portfolio and is provided for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be considered financial advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security, option, cryptocurrency, or other financial instrument. Options trading involves substantial risk, and past performance does not guarantee future results.