Is Covered Call Writing an Option Zero-Sum Strategy? + See Our New “Featured Product” Section

Is Covered Call Writing an Option Zero-Sum Strategy? + See Our New “Featured Product” Section

Sep 30, 2023 | Covered Call Exit Strategies, Investment Basics, Just Alan, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Options Trade Execution, Stock Option Strategies

click ↑ 4 Featured Covered call writing is not a zero-sum strategy. Both the option-seller (call writer … us) and the call buyer can be successful. This article will provide a hypothetical example, demonstrating a scenario where both call buyer and seller end up...
Should We Get the Kleenex or the Champagne? A Real-Life Trade with Bilibili Inc. (Nasdaq: BILI)

Should We Get the Kleenex or the Champagne? A Real-Life Trade with Bilibili Inc. (Nasdaq: BILI)

Jun 10, 2023 | Ask Alan, Covered Call Exit Strategies, Investment Basics, Just Alan, Option Trading Basics, Options Trade Execution, Stock Option Strategies

On 12/9/2022, Patrik sent me an email he titled “Covered Call Panic” He shared with me information on his trades and was distraught at the current outcome. This article will analyze whether Patrik actually needed Kleenex to cry over these trades or,...
Alan’s 2015 New Year’s Greeting & Resolutions

Alan’s 2015 New Year’s Greeting & Resolutions

Jan 1, 2015 | Just Alan

Join me as I take a quick look back at 2013 & 2014, review my expectations for BCI in 2015. As with 2014, this year’s resolution is for you. I realize that I’m just a man with an idea and a dream, but because of you that dream has been realized to an...