Sep 2, 2023 | Fundamental Analysis, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Stock Option Strategies, Technical Analysis
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, among others) We use a mosaic of all 3...
Aug 26, 2023 | Fundamental Analysis, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Stock Investing, Stock Option Strategies, Stock Trading & Taxes
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 special 1-time cash dividends. This article will analyze a...
Feb 18, 2023 | Fundamental Analysis, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Stock Investing, Stock Option Strategies
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 clarify and define the dates related to corporate dividends and also discuss an anomaly...
Aug 27, 2022 | Exchange-Traded Funds, Fundamental Analysis, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Stock Option Strategies
Over the years, the most frequently used ETF in my portfolios has been Invesco QQQ Trust (Nasdaq: QQQ). Premium members have noticed that, lately, a relatively new eligible security in our Premium Members ETF Reports has been QQQM (Invesco Nasdaq 100 ETF). Both are...
Mar 12, 2022 | Fundamental Analysis, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Options Trade Execution, Stock Option Strategies
Many portfolio managers will seek Delta-neutral portfolios to mitigate directional or market risk. This article will explain how these experts calculate their positions to achieve this goal. To simplify the details, a single security will be used but the concepts...
Jan 15, 2022 | Fundamental Analysis, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Trade Execution, Stock Option Strategies
Contract adjustments will change the parameters of our covered call writing and put-selling trades but will not result in any trade loss or gain. The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) will make alterations to our option contracts such that buyers and sellers of calls...
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