Mar 23, 2013 | Fundamental Analysis, Investment Basics, Stock Investing
Successful covered call writing requires discipline and appropriate analysis specific for this great strategy. In the Blue Collar Investor (BCI) methodology we incorporate three major screening components before we even look at options chains: Fundamental analysis...
Mar 16, 2013 | Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Stock Option Strategies
Several of our Premium Members have requested we provide sample portfolios based on the CURRENT Premium Watch List as a guide to assist in mastering the strategy of covered call writing. In today’s article I will use the watch list dated 3-8-13 (stats taken on...
Mar 9, 2013 | Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Options Trade Execution, Stock Option Strategies
Covered call writing involves options calculations…there’s no getting around it! It’s been a while since we talked math. What’s with all the frowns? Mastering and understanding the calculations (The Ellman Calculator will do all the work) will enhance our...
Mar 2, 2013 | Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Stock Option Strategies
There is a new options product that will begin trading on March 18th which has the potential to add great flexibility to our covered call writing strategy. They are called mini options and I’m excited to present this information to you because the product is...
Feb 23, 2013 | Exchange-Traded Funds
Covered call writers can use individual stocks or exchange-traded funds as the underlying securities. Each has its own set of advantages and disadvantages. In this article we will explore the mechanism behind ETFs and evaluate the pros and cons of incorporating them...
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