Aug 5, 2023 | Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Stock Option Strategies
This is one of the most frequently asked questions I receive from covered call writers all over the world. Should I use a 40-Delta? 35-Delta? Higher? Lower? The focus is on Delta when it shouldn’t be. This article will use a real-life example with Etsy, Inc....
Jul 29, 2023 | Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Options Trade Execution, Put-selling, Stock Option Strategies
The collar strategy is a covered call writing-like strategy where a protective put is added to the covered call trade, creating a 3-leg trade. BCI has developed 2 calculators that can be utilized with the collar strategy. This article will demonstrate how to use the...
Jul 22, 2023 | Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Options Trade Execution, Stock Option Strategies
Covered call writing is a low-risk cash-flow strategy that can also create the potential of a 2nd income stream when using out-of-the-money (OTM) strikes which can also produce potential income from share appreciation. When incorporating underlying securities that...
Jul 15, 2023 | Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Put-selling, Stock Option Strategies
In our last blog publication, 2 put applications were discussed: traditional put-selling and the PCP (wheel) Strategy. In this week’s article, 3 more approaches will be reviewed. Selling cash-secured puts: Part II methodologies Buying a stock at a discount...
Jul 7, 2023 | Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Options Trade Execution, Put-selling, Stock Option Strategies
Selling cash-secured puts is a low-risk option-selling strategy where the seller undertakes the contractual obligations to buy shares at the strike price, by the expiration date. In return for undertaking this obligation, an option premium is collected. There are many...
Jul 1, 2023 | Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Options Trade Execution, Stock Option Strategies
Portfolio overwriting is a covered call writing-like strategy where deep out-of-the-money (OTM) calls are sold against our long-term buy-and-hold securities. Typically, these stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are of a low cost-basis and subject to capital gains...
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