Covered call writing calculations include initial and final computations. Since our trades incorporate both long stock and short option positions, it can become confusing when determining final capital gains (losses). […]

Realized Versus Unrealized Capital Gains: A Real-Life Example with GWRE
Posted on January 25, 2020 by Alan Ellman in Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Options Trade Execution, Stock Option Strategies

Evaluating Stock Purchase Price and Breakeven When Rolling Out-And-Up
Posted on December 28, 2019 by Alan Ellman in Covered Call Exit Strategies, Exit Strategies, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Options Trade Execution, Stock Investing, Stock Option Strategies
When we write a covered call, our breakeven is stock purchase price – entire call premium. If we buy a stock for $48.00 and sell an option for $2.50, the […]

Stock Repair Strategy: Breakeven Versus Loss-Reduction Objectives
Posted on June 1, 2019 by Alan Ellman in Exit Strategies, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Stock Investing, Stock Option Strategies
Call options can be used to reduce losses on long stock positions. Depending on the degree our share value has declined, our target can be to lower our breakeven point […]

Jim Cramer’s Stocks and Covered Call Writing
Posted on May 21, 2016 by Alan Ellman in Fundamental Analysis, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Stock Investing, Stock Option Strategies
Locating stocks for covered call writing and put-selling is the first step as we prepare to execute these income-generating strategies. In the BCI methodology we use a three-pronged approach to […]

Option Premiums: How Intrinsic Value Protects Time Value
Posted on March 22, 2014 by Alan Ellman in Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Stock Option Strategies
Meaningful option calculations are essential in determining if the premiums meet our goals. To this end, we must understand the mathematics of these calculations to become elite covered call writers. […]

Covered Call Writing- Using the Multiple Tab of the Ellman Calculator
Posted on March 10, 2012 by Alan Ellman in Options Calculations
Selling stock options is all about generating a cash flow. Calculating our initial profit, the potential for more profit (upside potential) and the protection of our initial profit (downside protection […]
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