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MACD: A Lagging and Momentum Technical Indicator: Part I

MACD: A Lagging and Momentum Technical Indicator: Part I

Oct 19, 2013 | Technical Analysis

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 are used together, they paint a picture that is critical to maximizing our covered call success. A...
Why Use Technical Analysis: An Example Of A Complete Technical Breakdown

Why Use Technical Analysis: An Example Of A Complete Technical Breakdown

Jul 20, 2013 | Covered Call Exit Strategies, Option Trading Basics, Stock Option Strategies, Technical Analysis

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. I say why not use both? As most of you know, in the BCI...
Setting Up A Technical Chart + An Example Of An Ideal Chart

Setting Up A Technical Chart + An Example Of An Ideal Chart

Jun 8, 2013 | Technical Analysis

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 writers, and critical in achieving maximum success. We use technical...
Binary Options Are The Latest Rage, But Barely Like Traditional Options by Guest Author Tom Cleveland

Binary Options Are The Latest Rage, But Barely Like Traditional Options by Guest Author Tom Cleveland

May 11, 2013 | Technical Analysis

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 has responded to this more expansive behavior by creating a myriad of new...
Technical Analysis: Bar Charts vs. Candlestick Charts

Technical Analysis: Bar Charts vs. Candlestick Charts

Dec 15, 2012 | Technical Analysis

Technical analysis is a key component to our stock selection process as well as our buy-sell decisions. One of the first choices we need to make is the format of the price chart. Sometimes that decision is difficult if presented with several outstanding options. For...
Support and Resistance: Technical Analysis for Covered Call Writing

Support and Resistance: Technical Analysis for Covered Call Writing

Aug 25, 2012 | Technical Analysis

Technical analysis is an integral component of our BCI methodology for covered call writing. When identifying stocks for our watch lists and portfolios, we look for uptrending price patterns and utilize moving averages to confirm these trends. In an ideal situation...
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