Sep 2, 2017 | Exchange-Traded Funds, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, paper trading, Stock Option Strategies
Using covered call writing and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is a viable approach to generating monthly cash flow. I personally use this strategy in my mother’s portfolio. Can this investment style be expanded to include inverse ETFs to move this expanded path to...
Apr 15, 2017 | Exchange-Traded Funds, Investment Basics, Stock Investing, Stock Option Strategies
A key mission statement of The Blue Collar Investor is to “become CEO of your own money” A new rule issued by the US Department of Labor highlights why this is so important. In the past, stock brokers were not required to put the best interest of their...
Oct 22, 2016 | Exchange-Traded Funds, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Stock Option Strategies
Covered call writing results can be enhanced through the use of leveraged ETFs and margin accounts. However, so too is the risk elevated. In this article, the pros and cons of these strategies are examined. Definitions Leveraged ETF: An exchange-traded fund...
Oct 15, 2016 | Exchange-Traded Funds, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Stock Option Strategies
Never write a covered call or sell a cash-secured put when there is an upcoming earnings report prior to contract expiration. This is one of the most important rules in the BCI methodology. Adhering to this guideline can create challenges during the heart of earnings...
Jun 11, 2016 | Exchange-Traded Funds, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Put-selling, Stock Option Strategies
Covered call writing and put-selling can be used in most market conditions including bear markets. In my books and DVDs, I detail the use of in-the-money call options (strikes lower than current market value), out-of-the-money put options (also lower than current...
Jun 4, 2016 | Exchange-Traded Funds, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Put-selling, Stock Option Strategies
Covered call writing involves buying a stock and selling a call option. When a put is also purchased to avoid significant downside loss, it is referred to as a protective put and the strategy as a whole is referred to as a collar. When a put option is purchased on the...
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