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Executing Exit Strategies in a Timely Manner

Dec 17, 2016 | Covered Call Exit Strategies, Exit Strategies, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Stock Option Strategies

After executing our covered call writing trades, we immediately prepare for position management opportunities…exit strategies. One of these strategies in our arsenal is the Mid Contract Unwind exit strategy. This is used when share value appreciates dramatically...
Closing Our Entire Covered Call  Position When Share Price Rises: The Mid-Contract Unwind Exit Strategy

Closing Our Entire Covered Call Position When Share Price Rises: The Mid-Contract Unwind Exit Strategy

Nov 1, 2014 | Covered Call Exit Strategies, Exit Strategies, Stock Option Strategies

Exit strategies or position management is one of the three major components of this strategy we must master to become elite covered call writers. The other two are stock (or ETF) and option selection. In my books and DVDs I mostly focus on scenarios that can result in...
Ellman Calculator: Enhancements Made In The 2014 Version

Ellman Calculator: Enhancements Made In The 2014 Version

Jun 28, 2014 | Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Stock Option Strategies

Options calculations are an integral part of our BCI methodology both in guiding us in making the best investment decisions and also in determining our trading success. To assist in achieving these goals I developed the Ellman Calculator six years ago and with the...
Closing A Covered Call Writing Position Mid-Contract: A Real Life Example

Closing A Covered Call Writing Position Mid-Contract: A Real Life Example

Jun 13, 2014 | Covered Call Exit Strategies, Exit Strategies, Options Calculations, Options Trade Execution, Stock Option Strategies

The use of exit strategies will elevate our profits to the highest possible levels. Mastering the skill of position management is one of the main reasons why Blue Collar Investors outperform other covered call writers. A favorite exit strategy of mine is the...

Exit Strategy Calculations vs. Final Calculations

Mar 29, 2014 | Covered Call Exit Strategies, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Stock Option Strategies

Mastering options calculations is an essential skill needed to attain the very highest covered call writing returns. Although the Ellman Calculator will do most of the heavy lifting for us, understanding the reasons behind these calculations and when and how to apply...
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