The Case for 1-Month Options

Nov 26, 2011 | Options Calculations

I sell predominantly one-month options. This decision was NOT based on anything I read or was told, but rather on experience and common sense. Most stocks with options have at least four expiration cycles affiliated with them at any point in time…the current...

The Case for 1-Month Options

Jul 9, 2011 | Option Trading Basics

I sell predominantly 1-month options. This decision was NOT based on anything I read or was told, but rather on experience and common sense. Most stocks with options have at least four expiration cycles affiliated with them at any point in time…the current...

The Out-Of-The-Money Strike- Pros and Cons

Dec 18, 2010 | Stock Option Strategies

Whenever a study is performed on covered call writing a stock is selected and the nearest out-of-the-money (O-T-M) strike is sold. This is repeated over and over and then the results are compared to the overall market performance. The usual conclusion is that covered...