Learn Option Trading the BCI Way
Conservative Option Strategies for Consistent Income
The Blue Collar Investor gives everyday investors a practical, disciplined way to pursue income through conservative option strategies. Built around Alan Ellman’s BCI Methodology of stock selection, option selection, and trade management, the site combines plain-English education, screening reports, tools, and ongoing guidance to help members trade covered calls and cash-secured puts with greater confidence and consistency.
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Weekly Stock Screen & Watch ListWeekly stock reports and watch lists built from BCI screening, including watch lists of securities and reports before the market opens. |
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Mid-Week ETF ReportsMid-week reports covering top-performing ETFs, with weekly options, market tone, and implied volatility details. |
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Monthly Blue Chip ReportDow 30-focused reports identifying stocks that meet BCI criteria. |
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High Dividend Yield Stock with LEAPS ReportQuarterly high-dividend stock reports with LEAPS for dividend-capture strategies, covered-call premium, and dividend income. |
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Blue Hour Premium WebinarsAccess to 18+ in-depth Blue Hour Premium member webinars on advanced options topics. |
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Ask Alan Video Library200+ Ask Alan Q&A videos dating back to 2012, with new videos added monthly. |
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Member Resources & DownloadsBanned Stocks file, exit strategy flow charts, quarterly expiration list, free e-books, calculators, and reports. |
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Store Discount & Elite Ellman Calculator10% Blue Collar store discount and a complimentary Elite version of the Ellman Calculator, including Schedule D tabs. |
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A Personal Note from Alan
When Barry and I started The Blue Collar Investor in 2008, our goal was simple: to provide honest, straightforward investing guidance without the noise.
If you’ve been following along, you already know our free content is designed to help you build a strong foundation. Membership is where we go deeper — giving you the clarity, tools, and confidence to make smarter decisions and compound your wealth over time.
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