When selecting stocks and options for covered call writing and put-selling we factor in volatility, both implied and historical. Historical Volatility (HV) is the actual volatility of a security over a given time period. […]
Short Interest Explained
Covered call writers and put-sellers are always looking for metrics to improve trading results. Recently, we have had several inquiries about adding short-interest to the screening process. Over the years […]
Using Beta To Capture Higher Premium Returns
When using covered call writing and put-selling strategies it is important to set goals for initial returns in order to select the most appropriate underlying security and option. My goal […]
Combining Technical Analysis And Market Assessment To Determine Strike Selection
Mastering stock and strike price selection are key components in successful covered call writing. There is no one factor that will dictate our choices but rather a mosaic of bits […]
Technical Analysis and Covered Call Decisions: Looking Back At KORS
Technical analysis is an integral part of our covered call writing decisions for both stock and option selections. It also impacts our exit strategy decisions. KORS has been a favorite […]
MACD Histogram: A Lagging and Momentum Technical Indicator: Part II
Technical analysis is an integral part of mastering covered call writing. This week’s article is a follow-up to an article posted on October 19th. In this week’s column I will […]
MACD: A Lagging and Momentum Technical Indicator: Part I
Technical analysis is as much an art as it is a science. No one parameter, by itself, will allow us to make our buy/sell decisions. However, when all the indicators […]
Why Use Technical Analysis: An Example Of A Complete Technical Breakdown
Technical analysis or fundamental analysis…which should we use in the stock selection process for covered call writing? Many sophisticated investors can make an impressive argument for one or the other. […]
Setting Up A Technical Chart + An Example Of An Ideal Chart
Technical analysis is the method of predicting future stock price movements based on observation of historical stock price movements. It is an essential tool in the armamentarium of covered call […]
Binary Options Are The Latest Rage, But Barely Like Traditional Options by Guest Author Tom Cleveland
Over the past few years, the popularity of traditional options has grown exponentially, as investors have been more willing to experiment with a broader set of investment genres. The market […]
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- 114. The Poor Man's Covered Call Selecting the Best LEAPS Strikes
- 113. How to Select the Best Strikes for Collar Trades
- 112. Using Covered call Options and Stock Dividends in Low Interest Rate Environments
- 111. Rolling Down on a Sharp Market Decline at the end of a Contract
- 110. Exit Strategies Are Important But Must Be Timed Properly
- 109. Delta and Strike Selection for Covered call Writing
- 108. Establishing Our Cost Basis in a Multi Step Managed Trade
- 107: Even and Odd Stock Splits Understanding Contract Adjustments
- 106. "Hitting a Double" with Procter & Gamble: A Covered Call Writing Exit Strategy
- 105. The Poor Man's Covered Call: Rolling Options
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