How to Construct a Collar Option

Learn how the collar strategy works, when you may want to use it, and some alternatives to consider.

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How to Find Covered Call Opportunities

Learn how to choose the right stocks, find the right options and uncover the best covered call opportunities.

Should You Trade Covered Calls Around Earnings?

Learn how earnings reports impact covered call returns and the pros and cons of trading covered calls during earnings.

How to Select a Broker for Covered Calls

Learn how to choose the best brokerage account for covered call strategies, along with some of our recommendations.

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Are Covered Calls a Good Strategy in a Bear Market?

Learn how covered calls can help insulate a portfolio against losses during a bear market, along with some tips for executing the strategy.

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Tips for Managing Covered Call Positions

Covered calls may appear straightforward, but there are many nuances that can make them challenging. Here’s how to manage them.