Tag: Income Investing
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How to Use Calendar Spreads for Income
Learn how calendar spreads provide consistent income regardless of the market’s direction – and whether they’re right for 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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Using Covered Calls to Generate Retirement Income
Many retirees draw down their portfolios to finance their retirement, but generating income can help stretch your savings much longer. While dividend stocks and bonds are popular income investments, covered…
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How to Choose the Right Covered Call Expirations
Covered calls are a popular strategy for generating income from a portfolio of stocks. While the strategy may seem straightforward, investors must decide between various strike prices and expiration dates…
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How & Why to Sell Options During a Recession
Recessions often lead to a drop in stock prices, as slowing revenue lowers valuations. While some investors choose to ride it out or shift their portfolio into cash or bonds,…
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The Risk of Covered Calls: What You Need to Know Before Trading Options
Covered calls are one of the most popular options strategies for generating extra income. But while they’re less risky than other option strategies, they aren’t risk-free. It is critical to…
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5 Sources of Retirement Income in 2022
Earning retirement income during uncertain economic times requires some creativity and optimism. With stock market volatility, a “set it and forget it” approach to retirement strategy likely won’t result in…
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How to Write Covered Calls on ETFs
Writing covered calls on stocks is a popular way to generate an income from a portfolio of stocks, but you can also use covered calls on ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds) and…
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How to Find the Right Stocks for Covered Calls
Covered calls are a great way to generate extra income in your portfolio. However, while the strategy is pretty straightforward, questions quickly arise when beginners start to implement it. The…
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Top 5 Covered Call ETFs (2022)
Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have become a popular way for investors to access countless strategies, including covered calls. From smart beta to actively managed funds, there are many different ways for…