Several of our Premium Members have requested we provide sample portfolios based on the CURRENT Premium Watch List as a guide to assist in mastering the strategy of covered call writing. In today’s article I will use the watch list dated 3-8-13 (stats taken on Wednesday, 3-13-13). The stocks we select in general are based […]
Setting Up Your Covered Call Portfolio Using The Ellman Calculator
Covered call writing involves options calculations…there’s no getting around it! It’s been a while since we talked math. What’s with all the frowns? Mastering and understanding the calculations (The Ellman Calculator will do all the work) will enhance our bottom lines…more cash in our pockets. With that in mind, let’s set up a hypothetical portfolio of […]
Setting Up a Covered Call Portfolio-Diversification and Cash Allocation
A key mission statement in our Blue Collar investment strategy for covered call writing is risk management. An integral component needed to accomplish this goal is diversification and cash allocation. We want to own at least five different stocks in five different industry segments with no single equity or industry representing more than 20% of our portfolio. […]
Setting Up Your Portfolio Using the Ellman Calculator and the Premium Report
It’s been a while since we talked math. What’s with all the frowns? Mastering and understanding the calculations (my calculator will do all the work!) will enhance our bottom lines…more cash in our pockets. With that in mind, let’s set up a hypothetical portfolio of 5 securities with a cash available reserve of $50,000. Since our […]
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Rolling Out-And-Up: Explaining “Bought-Up” Value
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Interpreting Exit Strategy Calculations Versus Final Calculations
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Ask Alan #160 – Comparing Protective Puts and Position Unwinding as Strike Moves Deep In-The-Money
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Covered Call Writing with a Biotech Company: A Real-Life Example with Argenx (NASDAQ: ARGX)
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In-The-Money Covered Calls: Intrinsic Value Protects Time Value: A Real-Life Example with TEAM + New Tool Coming Soon
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The New Stock Market- Algorithmic and High Speed Trading
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Options That Expire Weekly and Conventional Expiration Cycles
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Why the 3% Guideline Applies to Puts but Not to Call Options
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Earnings Pre-Announcements Explained and Categorized
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Tax Implications of Writing Covered Calls against Long-Term Holdings
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Alan Ellman Hi Roni, 9 out of 10... you're leading the
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Roni Alan, the June/July option cycle expired yester
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Larry Alan, How would you have handled this one. I
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Jay Thanks Terry, I am just a hobbyist like the res
