VTLE still seems a good, growing company in the sector... VTLE did a deal that wasn't Accretive to EPS in late 2023 that hurt EPS and shareholders by lowering the share price... VTLE still priced lower than some smaller peers like SD and larger peers like PR... NOG also looks cheaper by the same gauges but not by so much, maybe because of paying a dividend... Seasonal time to hold some sold calls on cheap buys with holidays approaching is a decent way to buy in slowly... Not much to think could spook them real high quicker at this time of year... so we watch...LJ