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Leveraged ETFs and Margin Accounts for High-Risk Traders Only

Oct 22, 2016 | Exchange-Traded Funds, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Stock Option Strategies

Covered call writing results can be enhanced through the use of leveraged ETFs and margin accounts. However, so too is the risk elevated. In this article, the pros and cons of these strategies are examined.   Definitions Leveraged ETF: An exchange-traded fund...
The Mechanics Of Leveraged Exchange-Traded Funds: Appropriate For Covered Call Writers?

The Mechanics Of Leveraged Exchange-Traded Funds: Appropriate For Covered Call Writers?

Nov 2, 2013 | Exchange-Traded Funds, Investment Basics, Stock Investing, Stock Option Strategies

Our premium members receive a weekly report of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) appropriate for covered call writing. These lists will never include a leveraged ETF because we  feel that these securities are too risky and suitable only for sophisticated investors with...
Covered Call Writing, Leveraged ETFs, Weekly Options and Protective Puts

Covered Call Writing, Leveraged ETFs, Weekly Options and Protective Puts

Oct 5, 2013 | Exchange-Traded Funds, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Stock Option Strategies

Traditional covered call writing consists of buying a stock or exchange-traded fund (ETF) and selling a call option to generate cash flow. Frequently BCI members will think outside the box and add additional strategies and products to create a covered call...
Complex and Leveraged Exchange-Traded Funds

Complex and Leveraged Exchange-Traded Funds

Jan 19, 2013 | Exchange-Traded Funds, Stock Option Strategies

With more and more Blue Collar Investors using online discount brokers as their trading platforms the need to be aware of the risks of complex and leveraged exchange-traded funds has become critical. Buyer beware! Covered calls can be written on many of these...

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