Feb 2, 2013 | Exchange-Traded Funds, Option Trading Basics, Stock Option Strategies
Last month I published an article titled Complex and Leveraged Exchange-Traded Funds. I discussed the goals and risks associated with many of these products. One of the topics examined was Inverse Exchange-Traded Funds. Here is a brief review: Inverse ETFs use...
Jan 26, 2013 | Option Trading Basics, Stock Option Strategies
One of the mission statements of The Blue Collar Investor is to share information so that we can master option trading basics and become better investors. Many times I will research and write an article based on inquiries from our members and that is why I am able to...
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...
Jan 12, 2013 | Option Trading Basics, Stock Option Strategies
When we sell a covered call option, we are undertaking an obligation for which we are well paid. Should the option holder decide to exercise that option, we must sell our shares at the specified strike price at or prior to the expiration date. This is the nature of...
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