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

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 […]

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

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 […]

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Put-Call Parity and Arbitrage Opportunities

Put–call parity is a principle that defines the relationship between the price of European put options and European call options of the same stock, strike price, and expiration date. The formula can identify arbitrage opportunities […]

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What Covered Call Writing Has Meant To Me: A Financial Advisor’s Perspective by Guest Author Kevin Crowe

In June 2018 I had the pleasure of having dinner with Kevin, a long-time BCI member and retired financial advisor. His story reminded me of how option-selling not only impacts […]

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Alan’s 2015 New Year’s Greeting & Resolutions

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 […]

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Alan’s 2014 New Year’s Greeting & Resolutions

Join me as I review my resolutions and the positives for BCI in 2013. Firstly, I retired from my dental practice, finished my book “Stock Investing for Students,” have had […]

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Just Alan – Behind The Scenes Preview of AAII Event

A few personal moments from Alan Ellman, The Blue Collar Investor… “Join me as I share a behind the scenes preview of my upcoming seminar at The American Assoc of […]

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