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Stocks Moving On and Off our Premium Stock List: A Technical Perspective

Stocks Moving On and Off our Premium Stock List: A Technical Perspective

Mar 3, 2018 | Covered Call Exit Strategies, Exit Strategies, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Stock Investing, Stock Option Strategies

When we select stocks for covered call writing or selling cash-secured puts we factor in fundamental, technical and common-sense screens (like minimum trading volume). This screening process is the foundation of our Premium Stock Reports. Frequently we will notice...
Writing Covered Call Options to Compensate for Share Depreciation

Writing Covered Call Options to Compensate for Share Depreciation

Jul 29, 2017 | Covered Call Exit Strategies, Exit Strategies, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Stock Option Strategies, Technical Analysis

Covered call writing generates monthly (or weekly) cash flow but it also reduces our cost basis. The latter result is the reason why covered call writing increases our chances of a successful trade more so than simply owning the stock. Historical data tells us that in...
Special 1-Time Cash Dividends for Stocks with Improving Technicals

Special 1-Time Cash Dividends for Stocks with Improving Technicals

Jul 1, 2017 | Fundamental Analysis, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Stock Option Strategies, Technical Analysis

Covered call writing and put-selling candidates must pass a series of fundamental, technical and common-sense screens in order to be considered eligible for our portfolios. In early January 2017, one of our members, Jim W, asked about using Ford Motor Corp. (F), a...

When Do We Keep a Stock that has Declined in Value?

Mar 25, 2017 | Covered Call Exit Strategies, Exit Strategies, Option Trading Basics, Stock Investing, Stock Option Strategies, Technical Analysis

The BCI methodology requires fundamental analysis, technical analysis and common sense screening (like minimum trading volume and avoiding earnings reports). One of the most difficult decisions retail investors face is when to sell a stock that has depreciated in...
Technical Analysis Indicators for Long and Short-Term Portfolios

Technical Analysis Indicators for Long and Short-Term Portfolios

Jan 21, 2017 | Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Stock Investing, Stock Option Strategies, Technical Analysis

Technical analysis represents one third of the stock screening process in the BCI methodology. The other two are common sense principles (referred to as “descriptive terms for long-term investing) and fundamental analysis. Reading price charts is as much an art...
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