Posted on February 2, 2023
by Alan Ellman
in Podcasts
Watch Video: Listen To Audio Version: Exit strategies for our option-selling trades is a critical aspect for successful investing. When there is a precipitous drop in share price such that it is trading below the (once) deep in-the-money LEAPS strike, we can close the entire position or roll-down to lower but still out-of-the-money short call […]
Posted on January 25, 2023
by Alan Ellman
in Podcasts
Watch Video: Listen To Audio Version: Covered call writing is a low-risk option-selling strategy that can be crafted into an even more defensive strategy. In this podcast two such approaches are discussed. First, adding a protective put to the trade, a strategy known as the “collar.” An alternative approach, using in-the-money call options, where intrinsic […]
Posted on January 21, 2023
by Alan Ellman
in Covered Call Exit Strategies, Exit Strategies, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Options Trade Execution, Stock Option Strategies
When the Poor Man’s Covered Call (PMCC) strategy is employed, the short call is the active leg of the trade. If a strike is expiring in-the-money (ITM), we can roll the short call to a later expiration date. This article will detail 2 possible rolling trades with GOOG, 1 for rolling-out to the same strike […]
Posted on January 7, 2023
by Alan Ellman
in Covered Call Exit Strategies, Exit Strategies, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Options Trade Execution, Put-selling, Stock Option Strategies
When selling out-of-the-money (OTM) cash-secured puts, we calculate our initial time-value returns with this formula: % return = Put premium/ (put strike – put premium) When incorporating exit strategies into our strategy, we must properly enter these adjustments into our spreadsheets such that the calculations will be accurate and properly archived. What is rolling-out […]
Posted on January 4, 2023
by Alan Ellman
in Podcasts
Watch Video: Listen To Audio Version: A covered call writing strategy can be crafted to generate 3 income streams: 1. Option premium 2. Share appreciation when using out-of-the-money call options 3. Dividend income This podcast will focus in on TLT a treasury-based exchange-traded fund that generate 12 dividends per calendar year. There will be discussions […]
Posted on December 31, 2022
by Alan Ellman
in Exit Strategies, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Options Trade Execution, Put-selling, Stock Option Strategies
When we sell cash-secured puts, we are seeking to generate cash flow or to buy securities at a discount. It is generally written that the maximum return for these trades is the put premium. This article will demonstrate how multiple income streams can be achieved by implementing our exit strategy arsenal and, thereby, achieve higher […]
Posted on December 28, 2022
by Alan Ellman
in Podcasts
Watch Video: Listen To Audio Version: Covered call trades can be executed by “legging-in” which is buying the stock and selling the call option in 2 distinct trades. This podcast will discuss another way to enter a covered call trade using a “buy-write combination form” where the 2 legs are executed simultaneously using a “net […]
Posted on December 24, 2022
by Alan Ellman
in Covered Call Exit Strategies, Exit Strategies, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Options Trade Execution, Stock Investing, Stock Option Strategies
Dividend capture is the main reason for early exercise of our covered call writing trades. More specifically, ex-dividend dates are the times most susceptible to early exercise and having our shares sold at the strike price. This article will analyze the profitability or lack thereof of taking such action. On July 3, 2022, Graham shared […]
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