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Laddering Covered Call Strikes Based on Market Assessment and Risk Tolerance

Laddering Covered Call Strikes Based on Market Assessment and Risk Tolerance

May 2, 2026 | Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Options Trade Execution, Stock Option Strategies

click ↑ 4 Featured What strike should I select for my covered call trades? In-the-money (ITM), out-of-the-money (OTM), how far out, how far in? This apparent dilemma can easily be navigated by identifying our return goals, market assessment and personal risk...
Ask Alan #241: To close or not to close, that is the question

Ask Alan #241: To close or not to close, that is the question

Apr 15, 2026 | Ask Alan

 Hi Alan, I bought NEM at $98.68 and sold the $100 call and now it is trading at $113.70. I can’t make any more money. I’m not sure if I should close the trade or let the shares be sold. I don’t care about losing the stock. Any guidance is...
Ask Alan #241: To close or not to close, that is the question

Ask Alan #240: Covered Call Strike Selection with the “Wheel” or Put-Call-Put (PCP) Strategy

Mar 11, 2026 | Ask Alan

 Hi Alan, I love your put-call-put strategy, using both covered calls and puts. I know you use out-of-the-money puts, but do you also use out-of-the-money calls? Thanks for your help. Lloyd   Free Resources: BCI-Free-Resources Premium Membership:...
Laddering Covered Call Strikes with CMG

Laddering Covered Call Strikes with CMG

May 24, 2025 | Fundamental Analysis, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Options Trade Execution, Stock Option Strategies

click ↑ 4 Featured When we sell multiple covered call or cash-secured put contracts, we can use numerous strikes to enhance the diversification process. In this article, I will use a real-life example taken from one of my option portfolios, where I used 2 different...
Out-Of-The-Money Strike Prices: Pros and Cons for Covered Call Writing

Out-Of-The-Money Strike Prices: Pros and Cons for Covered Call Writing

Jun 18, 2012 | Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, 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 price is sold. This is repeated over and over and then the results are compared to the overall market performance. The usual conclusion is that...
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