When we write a covered call, there is a trader or market-maker buying that call on the other side of the trade. We know that as expiration approaches, the time […]
Why Would a Call Buyer Exercise, Rather than Sell, an In-The-Money Call Option?
Posted on September 9, 2017 by Alan Ellman in Covered Call Exit Strategies, Exit Strategies, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations
Expiration Friday Exit Strategy Decisions For In-The-Money Strikes
Posted on November 12, 2016 by Alan Ellman in Covered Call Exit Strategies, Exit Strategies, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Stock Option Strategies
Covered call writing and selling cash-secured puts obligates us to buy or sell shares at the strike price by the expiration date. Exercise will generally occur if the strike is […]
Will My Broker Automatically Exercise Options That Expire In-The-Money?
Posted on October 8, 2016 by Alan Ellman in Covered Call Exit Strategies, Exit Strategies, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Trade Execution
We write a covered call or sell a cash-secured put. At expiration, the strike price is in-the-money. For calls that means lower then current market value and for puts it means […]
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