Ask Alan – Strike Selection and Covered Call Writing

Ask Alan – Strike Selection and Covered Call Writing

Aug 8, 2012 | Ask Alan

Alan answers a question coming from Dan of Toronto, Canada. Dan writes… "I’ve only used out-of-the-money strikes when selling covered call options, but I see you use in-the-money strike prices as well. How do you determine which is the nest strike...
Moving Averages And Our Covered Call Selections

Moving Averages And Our Covered Call Selections

Aug 4, 2012 | Technical Analysis

Technical analysis is a critical part of our covered call writing success. We use it for both stock selection, exit strategy execution and timing of our trades. We screen stocks fundamentally and technically via the IBD 50, SmartSelect Scan and MSN Scouter. We make...
Ask Alan – Strike Selection and Covered Call Writing

Ask Alan – IBD 7% / 8% Rule or BCI 20% / 10% Guideline

Aug 1, 2012 | Ask Alan

Alan answers a question coming from Paul of Jacksonville, FL. Paul writes… “I began subscribing to the IBD after reading your books and found it helpful. I would like to ask, however, if you follow the IBD’s rule of always selling a stock when it...