$ASML 20251212 1210.0 CALL$ The ASML long call position, which extends until March next year, is riding a temporary plateau after the stock briefly touched a new all-time high of $1411 days ago. The stock is currently drifting with the general market momentum, suggesting that a new, distinct catalyst is needed for the next major move higher. I successfully enhanced the position's returns by running a Poor Man's Covered Call strategy against it: I sold a short-duration call option, precisely chosen based on the stock’s technical angle within its trend channel and a key psychological resistance level. The recent pullback in ASML from its high has proven the technical read correct, causing that aggressively managed short call to expire worthless, allowing me to capture 100% of the premium while preserving the full upside potential of my long call. I will continue banking on the potential Santa Rally to provide the necessary boost to the core long position, looking to close it sometime in January, or potentially hold until we get closer to the next earnings reports.