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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...
“Negotiating” The Best Prices When Buying And Selling Options

“Negotiating” The Best Prices When Buying And Selling Options

Nov 9, 2013 | Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Trade Execution, Stock Option Strategies

Our covered call writing strategy involves both buying and selling options. Mastering our options trade executions can bring our profit level to even higher levels. We know that a general rule is that we buy at the “bid” (the lower figure) and sell at the...
Covered Call Writing: Setting Up A Stop Loss Order

Covered Call Writing: Setting Up A Stop Loss Order

Aug 31, 2013 | Covered Call Exit Strategies, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Trade Execution, Stock Option Strategies

Successful covered call writing requires the appropriate use of exit strategies to mitigate losses and enhance gains. In today’s article, we will focus on actions that can be taken when a stock price declines and capital preservation becomes a concern. Once we...

Playing the Bid-Ask Spread When Selling Covered Call Options

May 26, 2012 | Options Trade Execution

An integral aspect of our options trade executions is to sell at the “bid” and buy at the “ask”. Many times we can “negotiate” the bid to a higher price or the ask to a lower price. Would you like to earn $50 in 50 seconds? Why not...

The Show or Fill Rule- More Cash for Us! plus a Spreadsheet for I-T-M Strikes

Jan 10, 2010 | Options Trade Execution

When David did battle with Goliath, he used the leverage of his slingshot to overcome overwhelming odds. In much the same way we, as Blue Collar Investors, must use every tool available to us to level the playing field with the market makers and specialists who are...
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