Apr 14, 2018 | Covered Call Exit Strategies, Exit Strategies, Fundamental Analysis, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Put-selling, Stock Option Strategies, Technical Analysis
Selling covered calls and cash-secured puts are the main strategies highlighted in our BCI community. Much of the information disseminated on the Blue Collar site, books and DVDs is based on member feedback, inquiries and comments. In September 2017, Marc sent me an...
Apr 7, 2018 | Exchange-Traded Funds, Fundamental Analysis, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Stock Investing, Stock Option Strategies
In bear markets, one of the tools we can benefit from with our covered call writing and put-selling strategies is inverse exchange-traded funds (ETFs). An inverse ETF is also known as a short ETF or a bear ETF. These securities are constructed to return the exact...
Nov 25, 2017 | Fundamental Analysis, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Stock Investing, Stock Option Strategies
Covered call writers and put-sellers are aware of the value to avoiding risky events like earnings announcements. An impending FDA announcement regarding the efficacy of a new drug being tested is another example. This article will define and explore the potential...
Nov 11, 2017 | Covered Call Exit Strategies, Exit Strategies, Fundamental Analysis, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, paper trading, Stock Option Strategies
A critical BCI rule for covered call writing is never to sell an option if there is an upcoming earnings report prior to contract expiration. Earnings reports are risky events we want to avoid. From time-to-time a company will pre-announce earnings especially if there...
Jul 1, 2017 | Fundamental Analysis, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Stock Option Strategies, Technical Analysis
Covered call writing and put-selling candidates must pass a series of fundamental, technical and common-sense screens in order to be considered eligible for our portfolios. In early January 2017, one of our members, Jim W, asked about using Ford Motor Corp. (F), a...
May 20, 2017 | Fundamental Analysis, Investment Basics, Stock Investing, Stock Trading & Taxes
In my book, Stock Investing for Students, I develop a long-term investment plan to achieve financial independence and an early retirement. The plan is initiated by using broad market index funds. This article will highlight the reasons why I favor passively-managed...
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