As covered call writers, we have all looked at options chains. That’s where we determine how much cash will be generated into our accounts when we sell our options. It’s […]
Analyzing a Covered Call Trade by Barry Bergman, Director of Research, The Blue Collar Investor Corp.
Covered call writing trades can be analyzed from many perspectives. Each analysis represents an enlightening experience as we all learn from each other and share ideas and conclusions. We recently […]
Entering Our Covered Call Positions Mid-Contract
In the BCI methodology for covered call writing we use predominantly 1-month options. There are times, however, where we find cash in our accounts (mid-contract) that is inactive. This may […]
Covered Call Writing and the Blue Collar Premium Report
Successful covered call writing requires proper stock and option selection. With the significant increase in our premium membership subscriptions over the past several months we have received dozens of inquiries […]
Using Multiple Exit Strategies in the Same Contract Month
Covered call writers can be good at what they do or great at it. They can generate decent returns or the highest possible returns. One of the mission statements of The […]
Covered Call Writing- Using the Multiple Tab of the Ellman Calculator
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 […]
Technical Analysis: How to Use Volume in our Covered Call Decisions
When learning how to trade options volume must always be factored in. Volume is the number of shares or contracts that trade over a specific period of time, usually one […]
Mid-Contract Unwind Exit Strategy: A Real Life Example
To maximize our covered call writing profits it is critical to take advantage of our exit strategy opportunities. Last week I posted a few comments regarding the mid-contract unwind exit […]
Covered Call Writing Using The Blue Collar Methodology
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 […]
Portfolio Management- Organized Lists To Improve Our Option Profits For Covered Call Writing
How to trade options: I am a big believer in setting yourself up for success. This is accomplished through education, motivation, commitment and organization. Investors reading this article and others are […]
Podcast
- 111. Rolling Down on a Sharp Market Decline at the end of a Contract
- 110. Exit Strategies Are Important But Must Be Timed Properly
- 109. Delta and Strike Selection for Covered call Writing
- 108. Establishing Our Cost Basis in a Multi Step Managed Trade
- 107: Even and Odd Stock Splits Understanding Contract Adjustments
- 106. "Hitting a Double" with Procter & Gamble: A Covered Call Writing Exit Strategy
- 105. The Poor Man's Covered Call: Rolling Options
- 104. Special 1 Time Dividends and Contract Adjustments
- 103. The Collar Strategy Using Long-Term Put Expirations
- 102. Analyzing Market Assessment Based on Portfolio Setup
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