Two of the cornerstones of the BCI methodology for covered call writing involves selling options with 1-month expirations and avoiding earnings reports. Several of our astute members have inquired about selling 2-month options instead. The rationale is that all stocks and ETFs have options for the current and next month. The months farther out will […]

Covered Call Writing: 1-Month vs. 2-Month Expiration Dates
Posted on November 23, 2013 by Alan Ellman in Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Stock Option Strategies
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