When we write a covered call option we are obligated to sell our shares at any time from the option sale to contract expiration if the option buyer decides to […]
Early Exercise Due to Dividend Capture: Theoretical and Practical Applications
Posted on August 25, 2018 by Alan Ellman in Exit Strategies, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Stock Option Strategies
Combining Dividend Capture with Covered Call Writing: Pros and Cons
Posted on June 16, 2018 by Alan Ellman in Fundamental Analysis, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Stock Investing, Stock Option Strategies
Why not use covered call writing with only dividend-bearing stocks to generate three income streams; option premium, share appreciation to the (out-of-the-money) call strike plus the dividend itself? This article […]
Reasons for Early Exercise
Posted on March 31, 2018 by Alan Ellman in Covered Call Exit Strategies, Exit Strategies, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Put-selling, Stock Option Strategies
Our covered call writing and put-selling options can be exercised at any time from the moment we sell these options until 4 PM ET on expiration Friday. This is the […]
Over-Trading Our Option Positions: Good for Brokers, Not Good For Us
Posted on January 14, 2017 by Alan Ellman in Covered Call Exit Strategies, Exit Strategies, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Options Trade Execution, Stock Option Strategies
Exit strategies for covered call writing are essential for achieving the highest levels of success. In the BCI methodology, we have a series of guidelines that assist us in determining which position […]
Option Prices: The Role Of Interest Rates And Dividends
Posted on December 27, 2014 by Alan Ellman in Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Stock Option Strategies
Mastering options trading basics includes understanding the factors that impact our option premiums. The original Black Scholes pricing model was designed to evaluate European Style options which can only be […]
When And Why Will My In-The-Money Strike Be Exercised?
Posted on September 7, 2013 by Alan Ellman in Covered Call Exit Strategies, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Options Trade Execution, Stock Option Strategies
Covered call writers receive option premiums for undertaking the obligation to sell our shares to the option holder if that holder decides to exercise that right. Understanding when and why […]
Using LEAPS Covered Calls to Increase Dividend Yield
Posted on May 4, 2013 by Alan Ellman in Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Stock Investing, Stock Option Strategies
Innovative covered call writers can develop ideas of implementing a strategy in unconventional ways. For example, we can invest in a money market or CD and perhaps not even beat the […]
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