Jul 8, 2026 | Ask Alan
Alan, Using your covered call video example, the ITM premium is $8.05, but that is made up of $7.30 of intrinsic value and $0.75 of time value. So, if we buy back the option when its price falls to $1.60 (20% BTC) that $1.60 consists of all time value or upside in...
Jul 2, 2026 | Podcasts
Portfolio overwriting is a covered call writing-like strategy where we seek to generate additional portfolio income by selling deep OTM call options, unlikely to expire in-the-money. This podcast will analyze a strategy using implied volatility and the BCI Expected...
Jun 18, 2026 | Podcasts
Rolling up is an exit strategy available to covered call writers when share appreciation occurs. This podcast will analyze and calculate the pros & cons of rolling up a 6-month covered call trade and make suggestions regarding how to improve an already...
Jun 10, 2026 | Ask Alan
Alan, For the past 6 months, I have been writing covered calls in my non-sheltered long-term buy-and-hold portfolio. I’ve been averaging an additional 8% annualized return on this portfolio and quite pleased with these results. How should I integrate the option...
Jun 4, 2026 | Podcasts
Analysis of a real-life Intel Corp. (INTC) covered call trade to show why large option premiums can be misleading. Using the Trade Management Calculator, he breaks down intrinsic value, time value return, annualized return, downside protection, break-even price, and...
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