Jun 18, 2012 | Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Stock Option Strategies
Whenever a study is performed on covered call writing a stock is selected and the nearest out-of-the-money (O-T-M) strike price is sold. This is repeated over and over and then the results are compared to the overall market performance. The usual conclusion is that...
May 26, 2012 | Options Trade Execution
An integral aspect of our options trade executions is to sell at the “bid” and buy at the “ask”. Many times we can “negotiate” the bid to a higher price or the ask to a lower price. Would you like to earn $50 in 50 seconds? Why not...
May 12, 2012 | Option Trading Basics
When studying option trading basics, a critical formula is: Option premium = intrinsic value + time value (or extrinsic value) This past week I hosted a seminar in New York and there were many inquiries regarding the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic value so...
Feb 11, 2012 | Option Trading Basics, Stock Option Strategies
Fundamental analysis, technical analysis, common sense principles and calculations are all critical considerations when selling stock options the Blue Collar way. Since this is my first article written on our newly enhanced web site (hope you like it!) I thought it...