Sep 2, 2023 | Fundamental Analysis, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Stock Option Strategies, Technical Analysis
In our BCI methodology, we have a 3-pronged approach to stock selection for our covered call writing trades: Fundamental analysis Technical analysis Common-sense principles (minimum trading volume, avoiding earnings reports, among others) We use a mosaic of all 3...
Mar 25, 2023 | Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Trade Execution, Stock Option Strategies, Technical Analysis
In our BCI methodology, we use a 3-pronged approach to screening for our covered call writing and put-selling portfolios: Fundamental analysis (sales & earnings Technical analysis (trend, volume and momentum) Common-sense principles (minimum trading volume,...
Aug 20, 2022 | Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Technical Analysis
BCI has a 3-pronged approach to screening for our covered call writing and put-selling watchlists. These include fundamental analysis, common-sense principles (like minimum average trading volume) and technical analysis. When we read a price chart, we are forming a...
Oct 23, 2021 | Fundamental Analysis, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Stock Investing, Technical Analysis
We examine the BCI Premium Stock Report on the Sunday May 23, 2021, after expiration Friday, for our Monday trade selections. One of the securities we choose is Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMAT). On Monday morning, May 24th, AMAT gaps up well above the price...
Oct 9, 2021 | Exchange-Traded Funds, Fundamental Analysis, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Stock Option Strategies, Technical Analysis
When seeking to add a technology presence to our covered call writing and put-selling portfolios, we can do so by using exchange-traded funds (ETFs) based on technology benchmarks. Two such reliable ETFs are Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE: XLK) and Invesco...
Aug 21, 2021 | Covered Call Exit Strategies, Exchange-Traded Funds, Exit Strategies, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Options Trade Execution, Stock Option Strategies, Technical Analysis
On April 8,2021, Nathan shared with me his covered call writing trade with PAVE which was initiated 3 days earlier. This exchange-traded fund had a strong technical chart but the price started declining immediately after the trade was entered. Nathan commented that he...
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