As the last Friday of 2025 approaches, let’s reflect on some unusual options activity from Nov. 26 involving Tesla, Robinhood Markets, and FedEx. These stocks had put options expiring on Dec. 26 that generated significant income for those who sold them short. Looking ahead 30 days, we explore potential repeat performances. Tesla’s $390 put, Robinhood’s $115 put, and FedEx’s $270 put all show promising annualized returns for investors. While it may be challenging to consistently achieve high returns, there are still opportunities for success in the options market. Let’s see what the future holds as we approach the new year. The remaining January expiration dates are experiencing low volume, including FedEx which is looking to generate income this month. By reducing the Days to Expiration (DTE) to 17 days from 30, annualized returns of 29.7% for Tesla and 21.1% for Robinhood have been found. Despite earning $729 in premium income and holding $56,450 in cash for secured puts, the average annualized return would be 27.7%, 770 basis points lower than returns from the three stocks over the past 30 days. The predictable outcome is somewhat disappointing due to FedEx’s low options volume.

Read more at 1. Amazon announces plans to open new fulfillment center in Illinois, creating 2,000 jobs. – CNBC

2. Apple unveils new iPhone 13 with improved camera and longer battery life. – Wall Street Journal

3. Tesla reports record-breaking quarterly revenue of $11.96 billion. – Barchart

4. Pfizer receives FDA approval for COVID-19 booster shots for certain populations. – Reuters

5. Federal Reserve announces plans to start tapering bond purchases by end of year. – CBS MarketWatch: Tesla + Robinhood + FedEx’s Unusually Active Put Options Could Deliver $Big Income Over the Next 30 Days