Alan answers a question fromJosh of Walnut Creek, CA. Josh writes… "I’m an experienced, fundamentally oriented, value investor, but over the years I’ve migrated more and more towards quantitative stock […]
Ask Alan – Low Open Interest & Large Bid Ask Spread
Alan answers a question coming from Karen of Marietta, GA. Karen writes… I recently purchased LivePerson, ticker symbol LPSN for $17.49. The $15 strike has a low open interest of […]
Ask Alan – Delta and Covered Call Writing
Alan answers a question coming from Andrew of Marblehead, MA. Andrew writes… "I was watching JP Morgan when it was trading at $33.75, and the August $34.00 call was at […]
Ask Alan – Calculating the Target Price of a Stock
Alan answers a question coming from Dana of Ocala, FL. Dana writes… "My friend said that to compute the target price for Apple Computer you should multiply it by the […]
Ask Alan – When to Enter Your Covered Call Trades
Alan answers a question coming from Ron of Milwaukie, OR. Ron writes… "Will you enter a position when the market is in general decline, or when the futures are down […]
Ask Alan – Strike Selection and Covered Call Writing
Alan answers a question coming from Dan of Toronto, Canada. Dan writes… "I’ve only used out-of-the-money strikes when selling covered call options, but I see you use in-the-money strike prices […]
Ask Alan – When You Close Your Covered Call Position Prior to Expiration Friday
Alan answers a question coming from Phil of Moreno Valley, CA. Phil writes… "On June 25th I purchased 200 shares of BWLD at $82.40 per share. I then sold the […]
Ask Alan – IBD 7% / 8% Rule or BCI 20% / 10% Guideline
Alan answers a question coming from Paul of Jacksonville, FL. Paul writes… “I began subscribing to the IBD after reading your books and found it helpful. I would like to […]
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