Locating stocks for covered call writing and put-selling is the first step as we prepare to execute these income-generating strategies. In the BCI methodology we use a three-pronged approach to screening for these underlying securities: Fundamental analysis Technical analysis Common sense principles (like minimum trading volume etc.) In my books and DVDs I encourage all option-sellers […]

Jim Cramer’s Stocks and Covered Call Writing
Posted on May 21, 2016 by Alan Ellman in Fundamental Analysis, Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations, Stock Investing, Stock Option Strategies

When is it Appropriate to Use Covered Call Writing? A New Perspective
Posted on May 7, 2016 by Alan Ellman in Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Stock Option Strategies
Covered call writing is applicable only in neutral to slightly bullish market environments”. We’ve heard this proclamation time and time again and so it has become accepted as fact to a majority of option-sellers. In this article, we will examine the reasons for the allegation and investigate a completely new viewpoint as to when covered […]

Selecting The Best Strike Price
Posted on August 18, 2012 by Alan Ellman in Investment Basics, Option Trading Basics, Options Calculations
In last week’s article concerning option trading basics I highlighted the in-the-money strike in our covered call writing strategy. In this article I will expand our options calculations to all three types of strike prices. First, let’s review each of these categories: Out-Of-The-Money-Strike Prices: There is a reason why these are popular strikes for many investors. […]

Covered Call Writing- Using the Multiple Tab of the Ellman Calculator
Posted on March 10, 2012 by Alan Ellman in Options Calculations
Selling stock options is all about generating a cash flow. Calculating our initial profit, the potential for more profit (upside potential) and the protection of our initial profit (downside protection as opposed to breakeven of the entire position) is critical in making the most educated investment decisions. Accessing this information from the “Multiple Tab” of […]
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