Mar 28, 2015 | Covered Call Exit Strategies, Exit Strategies, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Options Trade Execution, Stock Option Strategies
Covered call writing and put-selling calculations must be accurate and preferably understood by option-sellers. I created the Ellman Calculators to facilitate the authentic computations we depend on. In this article, I will review a successful trade executed by one of...
Mar 7, 2015 | Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Stock Option Strategies
Stocks eligible for our covered call writing and put-selling portfolios are screened in a 3-pronged approach: fundamental analysis, technical analysis and “common sense principles” like avoiding earnings reports. One of the categories under the common...
Feb 21, 2015 | Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Stock Option Strategies, Technical Analysis
When using covered call writing and put-selling strategies it is important to set goals for initial returns in order to select the most appropriate underlying security and option. My goal for initial returns is 2% – 4% per month and a bit higher in a bull market...
Feb 14, 2015 | Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Stock Investing, Stock Option Strategies
Covered call writing and put-selling results are enhanced by selecting the best underlying securities and most appropriate options. Stock selection involves screening via fundamental and technical analysis as well as common sense screens (like avoiding earnings...
Feb 7, 2015 | Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Stock Option Strategies
Covered call writing and put-selling generates monthly cash flow because we are selling option contracts and getting paid for undertaking the contract obligations. When a contract is exercised, we then enter another phase where we either buy or sell shares. The...
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