Jun 6, 2026 | Exchange-Traded Funds, Fundamental Analysis, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Options Trade Execution, Put-selling, Stock Option Strategies
click ↑ 4 Featured The most well-known form of cryptocurrency is Bitcoin. I am frequently asked about the use of crypto with our covered call and cash-secured put trades. In this article, a 29-day collar trade s analyzed, using Bitcoin, to construct a defensive,...
May 30, 2026 | Fundamental Analysis, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Options Trade Execution, Put-selling, Stock Option Strategies
click ↑ 4 Featured When we sell cash-secured puts, we are contractually obligated to buy shares at the strike price by the expiration date, should the option buyer decide to exercise that option. In the BCI methodology, we predominantly favor out-of-the-money (OTM)...
May 16, 2026 | Fundamental Analysis, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Options Trade Execution, Put-selling, Stock Option Strategies
click ↑ 4 Featured Covered call writing & selling cash-secured puts lower our cost-basis and generate cash flow. These are low-risk (not no-risk) option selling strategies. In this article, a 12-day real-life (from 1 of my portfolios) series of trades will be...
Apr 25, 2026 | Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Options Trade Execution, Put-selling, Stock Option Strategies
click ↑ 4 Featured The PCP (Put-Call-Put) or Wheel Strategy is a multi-tiered option-selling strategy that combines selling cash-secured puts and covered call writing. In the BCI methodology, we (almost) always use out-of-the-money (OTM) put strikes, agreeing to buy...
Mar 28, 2026 | Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Options Trade Execution, Put-selling, Stock Option Strategies
click ↑ 4 Featured Covered call writing and cash-secured puts are low-risk option-selling strategies that can be implemented even in challenging market environments. In the 1st quarter of 2026, the US has been experiencing uncertainty and volatility exacerbated by a...
Mar 21, 2026 | Fundamental Analysis, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Options Trade Execution, Put-selling, Stock Option Strategies
click ↑ 4 Featured In bear, volatile and uncertain market environments, covered call writers turn to ITM call strikes and protective puts to create greater protection to the downside. In this article, the pros & cons of each hedging technique will be analyzed...
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