Can We Make Money Selling Options in a Confirmed Bear Market? / New Video

Can We Make Money Selling Options in a Confirmed Bear Market? / New Video

Sep 14, 2024 | Exchange-Traded Funds, Fundamental Analysis, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Options Trade Execution, Stock Option Strategies

click ↑ 4 Featured Covered call writers and put sellers frequently inquire about generating positive cash flow when the market crashes or in confirmed bear markets as we had in 2008 (real estate crash) and in 2022 (COVID-related crash). Over the years, I have written...
I Made a Lot of Money, So Why Am I Crying?

I Made a Lot of Money, So Why Am I Crying?

Jun 22, 2024 | Covered Call Exit Strategies, Exchange-Traded Funds, Exit Strategies, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Options Trade Execution, Stock Option Strategies

click ↑ 4 Featured Covered call writing trades have 2 components: we are long the stock and short the option. When evaluating the success or lack thereof for our trades, we must factor in both legs of the trade. In this article, we will analyze an example of how we...
Can We Generate Significant Profits Selling Weekly Covered Calls During a 4-Day Trading Week?

Can We Generate Significant Profits Selling Weekly Covered Calls During a 4-Day Trading Week?

May 4, 2024 | Exchange-Traded Funds, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Options Trade Execution, Stock Option Strategies

click ↑ 4 Featured Some members of our BCI community have expressed to me that meaningful income cannot be generated selling weekly covered call or put options during a holiday-shortened trading week. This article is designed to debunk that hypothesis, using a...