Covered call writing and put-selling generate monthly cash flow with the inherent risk of share depreciation. One of the major advantages of these conservative strategies is that they can be […]
How to Generate 10% Per Year in Bear Markets by Selling Stock Options
Posted on July 11, 2015 by Alan Ellman in Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Put-selling, Stock Option Strategies
Buy A Stock And Wait Before Selling The Option: Is This A Good Strategy?
Posted on April 19, 2014 by Alan Ellman in Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Stock Option Strategies
The goals of covered call writing include generating monthly cash flow and preserving capital. We use every fundamental, technical and common sense principle available to maximize our profits and protect […]
Selecting A Specific Strike Price For Our Covered Call Positions
Posted on February 15, 2014 by Alan Ellman in Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Stock Option Strategies
We must master strike price selection to maximize our covered call writing returns. In our BCI methodology, strike price selection is ultimately determined after our careful stock screening analysis and […]
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- 115. Establishing Our Cost Basis When Rolling-Out-And-Up On 2 Different Days
- 114. The Poor Man's Covered Call Selecting the Best LEAPS Strikes
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