Stock options offer a variety of strategies that traders can use to maximize returns, manage risk, or generate income. Among the most popular of these strategies are covered calls and naked calls. While both involve writing (selling) call options, they differ significantly in terms of risk exposure, potential returns, and overall strategy. This paper explores […]
Poor man’s covered call strategy is an innovative way to make money through the stock market without investing a lot of money or having to be an expert in financial matters. This type of investing strategy can be both lucrative and low-risk if done correctly. Read on to learn the secrets to profiting from […]
On 1/9/23 I entered an SCHD trade in both my conservative portfolio and my new dividend portfolio. I don’t mind the double position because I really like SCHD and I restarted both these portfolios for 2023 and need to get my core positions in. I will probably let it close out in the conservative portfolio […]
I want to discuss a strategy I really like on dividend paying stocks. I especially like the strategy on high dividend income stocks if I can make the numbers work. First let’s discuss JEPI. It pay a monthly dividend of $57.00 which is about 11.42% annualized. It is a premium income fund, I actually own […]
With the market moving up and into resistance I am trying to stay active without taking a lot of risk. Of course, trying to keep risk down also means taking less profit. As I look at my goals for the 2023 members portfolio, I am up pretty good so far in 2023 and an comfortable […]
Covered calls are probably one of my most used trades. There are lots of different ways I enter one. The three most common are: Starting with a Naked or Cash Secured Put. Buying the stock and selling either a 50 or 70 delta call against it 21 to 45 days out. Buying the stock and […]
Covered Call – The Strangle Entry When people learn option trading strategies they typically start with the old faithful of option trading strategies, the covered call. Trading a covered call option strategy is one of the foundation option trading strategies that everyone learns. But, what some people do not realize is that a covered call […]
