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...
May 21, 2026 | Podcasts
Large cash premiums can attract us into making trades that are not in our best interest. We must be able to calculate the returns over both short and longer timeframes, as well as measure the risk inherent in our trades. In this podcast, a $6,000.00 premium was...
May 13, 2026 | Ask Alan
Hi Alan & Barry, Please see the attached sequence of trades I executed with HWM. My question is as follows: In recording the trade into the TMC, I was able to successfully input the original trade and the subsequent roll-out/down adjustment. However, where do I...
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