Tag: Covered Calls
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Calls and Puts: The Basics of Trading Options
When most people think about investing, they think about trading stocks, but that’s not necessarily the only (or best) choice for those looking to generate income from an investment portfolio.…
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Best Option Trading Strategy for a Portfolio Paycheck
There is an options trading strategy that offers a powerful, yet often overlooked, opportunity for generating consistent monthly income. An increasing numbers of investors use this strategy – and thousands…
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Using Covered Calls to Boost Retirement Income
Learn how covered calls can help you boost retirement income and bridge the gap between stocks and bonds.
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Can Option Trading Really Give You Safer Retirement Income?
Option trading may sound like a risky endeavor, but like most investments, it’s only as risky as you make it. After all, stock investing can be incredibly risky if you’re…
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How Covered Calls Can Help You Rebalance Your Portfolio
Covered calls are a popular way to generate extra income, but you can also use them to strategically rebalance and diversify your portfolio.
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Are Covered Calls Good in a Bear Market?
Image this scenario: You’re approaching retirement and suddenly the market moves sharply lower. More than ten percent of your portfolio has disappeared and you’re concerned that the bear market could…
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How to Make Your First Covered Call Investment
Covered calls are straightforward—but not always easy. In this guide, we’ll walk you through making your first covered call investment.
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What Are the Ideal Conditions for Covered Calls?
Discover the specific stock and option characteristics you should look for when writing covered calls to maximize your income and minimize your risk.
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How to Pick the Right Expiration Dates for Covered Calls
Learn how expiration dates impact option profitability, the trade-offs between short- and long-dated options, and how to choose the best options for your situation.
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Why You Need a Covered Call Advisor
Learn how covered calls fit into a retirement portfolio and how advisors can help you leverage them without taking on unnecessary risk.