Nov 23, 2013 | Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Stock Option Strategies
Two of the cornerstones of the BCI methodology for covered call writing involves selling options with 1-month expirations and avoiding earnings reports. Several of our astute members have inquired about selling 2-month options instead. The rationale is that all stocks...
Nov 16, 2013 | Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Technical Analysis
Technical analysis is an integral part of mastering covered call writing. This week’s article is a follow-up to an article posted on October 19th. In this week’s column I will discuss the MACD histogram which represents the difference between the MACD indicator and...
Nov 9, 2013 | Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Trade Execution, Stock Option Strategies
Our covered call writing strategy involves both buying and selling options. Mastering our options trade executions can bring our profit level to even higher levels. We know that a general rule is that we buy at the “bid” (the lower figure) and sell at the...
Nov 2, 2013 | Exchange-Traded Funds, Investment Basics, Stock Investing, Stock Option Strategies
Our premium members receive a weekly report of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) appropriate for covered call writing. These lists will never include a leveraged ETF because we feel that these securities are too risky and suitable only for sophisticated investors with...
Oct 26, 2013 | Investment Basics, Stock Investing, Stock Trading & Taxes
Self-investing starting at a young age can ensure a successful financial future and an early and comfortable retirement. So why is nobody doing this? The answer is complicated and includes such factors and the social pressures facing our youth, certain pre-conceived...
Oct 12, 2013 | Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Stock Investing, Stock Option Strategies
Covered call writing can be used in conjunction with other strategies such as portfolio overwriting and dividend capture strategies. I have highlighted many of these covered call-related strategies in my books and DVDs. One of the strategies that has captured the...
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