As covered call writers, we have all looked at option chains. That’s where we determine how much cash will be generated into our accounts when we sell our options. It’s fun! We first inspect the current price of the underlying security (stock or ETF). Then we check out the closest strike prices (I-T-M, A-T-M and [...]
Entries Tagged as 'option chain'
Stock Option Chains: Open Interest and Volume
December 13th, 2009 · 30 Comments
Tags: Open Interest · Option Volume · Technical Analysis · option chain
How to Read an Options Chain plus Exit Strategies-The Book
May 30th, 2009 · 12 Comments
The first time I looked at an options chain it reminded me of the first examination I took in Organic Chemistry…..I thought I was prepared for it but boy was I wrong! However, like most challenges (except perhaps organic chemistry), these hurdles can be overcome by simply doing your due-diligence and via repetition. For many experienced [...]
Tags: Cashing in on Covered Calls · S&P 500 · bid-ask spread · bid-ask spread option chain market order limit order all or none orders AON · economic news · option chain · strike price
How to Play the Bid-Ask Spread when Selling Covered Call Options
March 1st, 2009 · 29 Comments
Would you like to earn $50 in 50 seconds? Why not learn how to play the bid-ask spread?
Blue Collar Investors throughout the world are always looking for ways to generate additional profits into our portfolios. This includes the use of some of the more esoteric maneuvers that may produce small returns of $40, $50 or [...]
Tags: AON Order · Cashing in on Covered Calls · all or none order · bid-ask spread · economic news · limit order · market order · option chain
