Jun 2, 2018 | Covered Call Exit Strategies, Exit Strategies, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Stock Option Strategies, Technical Analysis
Fundamental analysis, technical analysis and common sense principles comprise the 3-pronged approach used in the BCI methodology for screening for option-selling candidates. Technical analysis is the factor that changes most frequently and is the main reason a stock...
Jan 21, 2017 | Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Stock Investing, Stock Option Strategies, Technical Analysis
Technical analysis represents one third of the stock screening process in the BCI methodology. The other two are common sense principles (referred to as “descriptive terms for long-term investing) and fundamental analysis. Reading price charts is as much an art...
Jun 8, 2013 | Technical Analysis
Technical analysis is the method of predicting future stock price movements based on observation of historical stock price movements. It is an essential tool in the armamentarium of covered call writers, and critical in achieving maximum success. We use technical...
Mar 3, 2012 | Technical Analysis
When learning how to trade options volume must always be factored in. Volume is the number of shares or contracts that trade over a specific period of time, usually one day. On a chart, volume is represented as a histogram (vertical bars) overlaid on or below the...
Jan 7, 2012 | Technical Analysis
When using the covered call writing strategy, it is critical to select stocks with positive price momentum. This will increase the probability of maximizing our profits. One of the technical indicators included in the BCI methodology is the stochastic oscillator. The...