In the BCI methodology for covered call writing we use predominantly 1-month options. The reasons are as follows: Generate the highest annualized returns Allows us to avoid earnings reports, a […]

Stock Option Expiration Cycles: Beware Of Expiration Dates
Posted on May 25, 2013 by Alan Ellman in Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics

Covered Call Writing: The Case For 1-Month Options
Posted on March 30, 2013 by Alan Ellman in Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Stock Option Strategies
I sell predominantly 1-month options when selling covered calls. This decision was NOT based on anything I read or was told, but rather on experience and common sense. Most stocks with […]

Covered Call Writing and Stock Option Expiration Cycles
Posted on April 21, 2012 by Alan Ellman in Option Trading Basics
When studying option trading basics, we learn that options expire on the third Friday of the month. In the BCI methodology we sell mainly 1-month stock options. When we view […]

Covered Call Writing: Stock Options with Additional Expiration Months
Posted on February 18, 2012 by Alan Ellman in Option Trading Basics
When studying our option trading basics, we learn that most stock options have four expiration cycles. Some securities also have long-term options (LEAPS) as well as weekly and quarterly expirations. […]

The Case for 1-Month Options
Posted on November 26, 2011 by Alan Ellman in 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 […]

The Case for 1-Month Options
Posted on July 9, 2011 by Alan Ellman in 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 […]

Options That Expire Weekly and Conventional Expiration Cycles
Posted on September 26, 2010 by Alan Ellman in Option Trading Basics
There’s a new man in town! A relatively new options product is now available called the Weekly Options Series or Weeklys. These weekly expiration options are listed on a Thursday and […]
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