Apr 8, 2017 | Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Stock Investing, Stock Option Strategies
Whether we are selling covered calls or cash-secured puts we frequently look to our broker platforms for ways of enhancing our trading success. As these platforms become more sophisticated and competitive, there are a myriad of software analytical programs offered...
Apr 1, 2017 | Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Stock Option Strategies
Standard covered call writing contracts consists of 100 shares deliverable. When we sell one standard covered call contract we are agreeing to sell (deliver) 100 shares. Since many retail investors lack the capital to first buy 100 shares of expensive underlying...
Mar 11, 2017 | Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Put-selling, Stock Option Strategies
Whether I am selling call or put options I prefer to use a cash account. That’s where we invest and utilize only our own cash to purchase stock and secure put trades. More aggressive investors may want to magnify their returns by leveraging margin accounts. This...
Mar 4, 2017 | Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations
Covered call writing and selling cash-secured puts are strategies that can be crafted to meet the personal risk tolerance of all investors. I use stocks selected from our premium watch lists in my accounts and from the ETF Reports in my mother’s account....
Feb 25, 2017 | Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Stock Option Strategies
Covered call writing is a conservative strategy for cautious investors. We want the higher than risk-free returns with the least amount of risk. One question that does come up in this regard is why not enter a short-term trade that offers impressive returns? To get an...
Feb 18, 2017 | Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Put-selling, Stock Option Strategies
Selling Cash-Secured Puts can be used to accomplish several goals; Generate cash flow Buy a stock at a discount Used as part of a multi-tiered option selling strategy along with covered call writing (PCP strategy) Our strategy goal along with overall market...
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