In our BCI methodology, we have a 3-pronged approach to stock selection for our covered call writing trades: Fundamental analysis Technical analysis Common-sense principles (minimum trading volume, avoiding earnings reports, […]

How Our Covered Call Trades are Impacted When Regular and Special 1-Time Cash Dividends Come on the Same Day
The parameters of our covered call trades are often changed when certain corporate events result in option contract adjustments. These events include stock splits, mergers & acquisitions as well as […]

Review of Dividend Dates & Their Impact on Our Covered Call Trades
The main reason for early exercise of our covered call writing options relates to corporate dividends. The key date to be aware of is the ex-dividend date. This article will […]

Should Good News Discourage Us From Entering a Covered Call Trade?
We examine the BCI Premium Stock Report on the Sunday May 23, 2021, after expiration Friday, for our Monday trade selections. One of the securities we choose is Applied Materials, […]

Best Technology ETFs for Our Option-Selling Portfolios: QQQ and XLK
When seeking to add a technology presence to our covered call writing and put-selling portfolios, we can do so by using exchange-traded funds (ETFs) based on technology benchmarks. Two such […]
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