The Blue Collar Investor

Watch Video: Listen To Audio Version: Covered call writing is a low-risk option-selling strategy that can be crafted into an even more defensive strategy. In this podcast  two such approaches are discussed. First, adding a protective put to the trade, a strategy known as the “collar.” An alternative approach, using in-the-money call options, where intrinsic […]

Watch Video: Listen To Audio Version: A covered call writing strategy can be crafted to generate 3 income streams: 1. Option premium 2. Share appreciation when using out-of-the-money call options 3. Dividend income This podcast will focus in on TLT a treasury-based exchange-traded fund that generate 12 dividends per calendar year. There will be discussions […]

Watch Video: Listen To Audio Version: Covered call trades can be executed by “legging-in” which is buying the stock and selling the call option in 2 distinct trades. This podcast will discuss another way to enter a covered call trade using a “buy-write combination form” where the 2 legs are executed simultaneously using a “net […]

Watch Video: Listen To Audio Version: After entering a covered call trade and share price accelerates substantially, the strike is deep ITM. There are 3 potential paths to follow which are explored in this video: 1. The mid-contract unwind exit strategy 2. Rolling the option 3. Take no action and “allow” assignment A real-life example […]

Watch Video: Listen To Audio Version: Using weekly deep out-of-the-money cash-secured puts with Deltas of less than 10 can generate significant annualized returns with greater than 90% probability of success. This podcast uses a real-life example from one of Alan’s portfolios with Apple Computer that incorporates both initial structuring and exit strategy implementation. – – […]

Watch Video: Listen To Audio Version: When seeking to generate additional income by writing covered calls on long-term buy-and-hold securities, there is a specific approach we use for covered call writing. Strike selection and position management are specific to our strategy goals. This podcast uses a real-life example with Apple Computer to show strike selection […]

Watch Video: Listen To Audio Version: This podcast will detail the 3 legs of a collar trade and how to determine the best option strike prices to use. The calculations will be shown using the BCI Collar Calculator which will show maximum gain and loss. A real-life example with SLV will be used to bring […]

Watch Video: Listen To Audio Version: Closing a deep ITM call option may appear quite expensive on the surface. However, when we break down the calculations and evaluate both legs of a covered call trade, the results may tell a different story. A real-life example with SolarEdge Technologies, Ind. (SEDG) is used to demonstrate such […]

Watch Video: Listen To Audio Version: Whether we are seeking to generate significant cash-flow or to buy a stock at a discount, selling put options can be an enticing low-risk strategy This podcast will detail the reasons we should consider selling cash-secured puts using a real-life example with Square, Inc. (SQ) by selling weekly out-of-the-money […]