Comments on: How Will the Dividend Tax Increase Affect Covered Call Writers? By Guest Author Laurie Itkin https://www.thebluecollarinvestor.com/how-will-the-dividend-tax-increase-affect-covered-call-writers-by-guest-author-laurie-itkin/ Learn how to invest by selling stock options. Thu, 27 Dec 2012 19:02:19 +0000 hourly 1 By: Barry B https://www.thebluecollarinvestor.com/how-will-the-dividend-tax-increase-affect-covered-call-writers-by-guest-author-laurie-itkin/#comment-8409 Thu, 27 Dec 2012 19:02:19 +0000 http://www.thebluecollarinvestor.com/?p=7460#comment-8409 Premium Members,

The Weekly ETF Report will be uploaded to the Premium Member site by the close of business today.

Happy Holiday to all…

The BCI Team

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By: Marty https://www.thebluecollarinvestor.com/how-will-the-dividend-tax-increase-affect-covered-call-writers-by-guest-author-laurie-itkin/#comment-8354 Mon, 24 Dec 2012 20:46:21 +0000 http://www.thebluecollarinvestor.com/?p=7460#comment-8354 Alan,

I’m with you 100% on your concerns about Congress and the cliff. I will also keep more cash on the side until I see what happens.

Merry Christmas to you and the team.

Marty

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By: Alan Ellman https://www.thebluecollarinvestor.com/how-will-the-dividend-tax-increase-affect-covered-call-writers-by-guest-author-laurie-itkin/#comment-8351 Mon, 24 Dec 2012 16:29:42 +0000 http://www.thebluecollarinvestor.com/?p=7460#comment-8351 In reply to Gail.

Gail,

Let’s call this a “guideline”

I prefer options with a minimum of 100 contracts of open interest (OI) and/or a bid-ask spread of $0.30 or less.

Happy holiday to all.

Alan

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By: Gail https://www.thebluecollarinvestor.com/how-will-the-dividend-tax-increase-affect-covered-call-writers-by-guest-author-laurie-itkin/#comment-8349 Mon, 24 Dec 2012 12:18:43 +0000 http://www.thebluecollarinvestor.com/?p=7460#comment-8349 Alan,

You have a rule for 250 thousand shares of trading for stocks. Do you have a rule for option trading?

Thanks and Merry Christmas.

Gail

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By: Barry B https://www.thebluecollarinvestor.com/how-will-the-dividend-tax-increase-affect-covered-call-writers-by-guest-author-laurie-itkin/#comment-8324 Sun, 23 Dec 2012 21:26:35 +0000 http://www.thebluecollarinvestor.com/?p=7460#comment-8324 Premium Members:

This week’s Weekly Stock Screen And Watch List has been revised and uploaded to The Blue Collar Investor premium member site and is available in the “Reports” section. There was an error related to the Weekly Rank in the downloaded data. This has been corrected. It is important to note that the change did not impact any stock selection decisions. Look for the report dated 12-21-12 RevC.

Best,

Barry and The BCI Team

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By: Bob Polin https://www.thebluecollarinvestor.com/how-will-the-dividend-tax-increase-affect-covered-call-writers-by-guest-author-laurie-itkin/#comment-8314 Sun, 23 Dec 2012 16:15:39 +0000 http://www.thebluecollarinvestor.com/?p=7460#comment-8314 Alan, in response to your “Let Me Vent” section, I’ll vent too. The country knew this is probably going to happen, didn’t vote against every incumbent, so it deserves this Congress. If the country does one day throw every one of them out, and the new Congress is the same, then maybe we’ll try the next step – “Occupy Capitol Building” and block them from going to work, similar to what they did at TianAnMen Square. Human life is valued much more in this country, so our military won’t shoot us.

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By: Barry B https://www.thebluecollarinvestor.com/how-will-the-dividend-tax-increase-affect-covered-call-writers-by-guest-author-laurie-itkin/#comment-8309 Sun, 23 Dec 2012 05:43:55 +0000 http://www.thebluecollarinvestor.com/?p=7460#comment-8309 Premium Members,

The Weekly Report for 12-21-12 has been uploaded to the Premium Member website and is available for download.

Also, be sure to check out the latest BCI Training Videos and “Ask Alan” segments. You can view them at The Blue Collar YouTube Channel. For your convenience, the BCI YouTube Channel link is:

http://www.youtube.com/user/BlueCollarInvestor

Best,

Barry and The BCI Team

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