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The PMCC allows investors to enter a covered call at a much lower cost than traditional covered call writing. There are pros and cons to this strategy. This podcast will detail how to use Delta to assist in the selection of our long LEAPS position. What is the best Delta to use? What is the required initial trade structuring formula? How do we calculate our returns? All these questions will be ans...

Various corporate events like stock splits, mergers and acquisitions will results in share price changes that require the Options Clearing Corporation to adjust option contracts such that buyers and sellers of calls and puts are made whole. This podcast focuses in on reverse stocks splits, ther reasons they are approved by corporate boards and the resulting changes in our option contracts. A real-...

The Poor Man's Covered call strategy uses LEAPS options as a replacement for stock and ETF shares. The cost to enter the trade is much lower than using traditional covered call writing. of course, there are pros & cons to this PMCC strategy. This podcast addresses how to select the best LEAPS for our long positions. The presentation will include discussions of Delta, calculations, initial trade st...

Exit strategies for our option-selling trades is a critical aspect for successful investing. When there is a precipitous drop in share price such that it is trading below the (once) deep in-the-money LEAPS strike, we can close the entire position or roll-down to lower but still out-of-the-money short call strikes. This video will provide a real;-life example as how to manage such a scenario. BCI P...

Covered call writing is a low-risk option-selling strategy that can be crafted into an even more defensive strategy. In this podcast 2 such approaches are discussed. First, adding a protective put to the trade, a strategy known as the "collar" An alternative approach, using in-the-money call options where intrinsic-value gives additional downside protection to our tares will also be presented usin...

A covered call writing strategy can be crafted to generate 3 income streams: 1. Option premium 2. Share appreciation when using out-of-the-money call options 3. Dividend income This podcast will focus in on TLT a treasury-based exchange-traded fund that generate 12 dividends per calendar year. There will be discussions on option-chains, ex-dividend dates and calculation returns. BCI Package, our B...

Covered call trades can be executed by "legging-in" which is buying the stock and selling the call option in 2 distinct trades. This podcast will discuss another way to enter a covered call trade using a "buy-write combination form" where the 2 legs are executed simultaneously using a "net debit limit order" A real-life example with MDC will be used to highlight the process. BCI Package, our Best...

After entering a covered call trade and share price accelerates substantially, the strike is deep ITM. There are 3 potential paths to follow which are explored in this video: 1. The mid-contract unwind exit strategy 2. Rolling the option 3. Take no action and "allow" assignment A real-life example with Black Rock Inc. is used to highlight the strategies. BCI Package, our Best and most Comprehensiv...

Using weekly deep out-of-the-money cash-secured puts with Deltas of less than 10 can generate significant annualized returns with greater than 90% probability of success. This podcast uses a real-life example from one of Alan's portfolios with Apple Computer that incorporates both initial structuring and exit strategy implementation. BCI Package, our Best and most Comprehensive Investment package:...

When seeking to generate additional income by writing covered calls on long-term buy-and-hold securities, there is a specific approach we use for covered call writing. Strike selection and position management are specific to our strategy goals. This podcast uses a real-life example with Apple Computer to show strike selection and exit strategy execution if the strike is in-the-money as expiration...

This podcast will detail the 3 legs of a collar trade and how to determine the best option strike prices to use. The calculations will be shown using the BCI Collar Calculator which will show maximum gain and loss. A real-life example with SLV will be used to bring home the essential information. BCI Package, our Best and most Comprehensive Investment package: https://thebluecollarinvestor.com/min...

Closing a deep ITM call option may appear quite expensive on the surface. However, when we break down the calculations and evaluate both legs of a covered call trade, the results may tell a different story. A real-life example with SolarEdge Technologies, Ind. (SEDG) is used to demonstrate such a situation. BCI calculators are used to explain the details At the end of the presentation, free resour...

Whether we are seeking to generate significant cash-flow or to buy a stock at a discount, selling put options can be an enticing low-risk strategy This podcast will detail the reasons we should consider selling cash-secured puts using a real-life example with Square, Inc. (SQ) by selling weekly out-of-the-money cash-secured puts. Calculations will be highlighted using a BCI spreadsheet. BECOME A B...

Our option-selling portfolios can be crafted to all market conditions. This podcast will address the structuring techniques we can use in challenging market conditions. These will include strike price selection, Beta decisions, implied volatility decisions, the use of ETFs, the incorporation of protective puts and the PCP (wheel) strategy. BECOME A BCI MEMBER TODAY: https://www.thebluecollarinvest...

Analyzing overall market conditions along with identifying bullish and mixed technical price charts will guide us to the best price selections for option-selling. This podcast will review market conditions in January 2020 along with an analysis of 2 price charts to provide guidance as to the way to make the most appropriate option strike price choices. BECOME A BCI MEMBER TODAY: https://www.theblu...

Exit strategies can dramatically enhance our covered call writing returns. In this podcast, a real-life example with NKE is taken directly from one of Alan's portfolios where multiple rolling-down exit strategy opportunities were executed. These steps turned a losing trade into a profitable one. BECOME A BCI MEMBER TODAY: https://www.thebluecollarinvestor.com/membership/    SEE BCI COURS...

Exit strategies can dramatically enhance our covered call writing returns. In this podcast, a real-life example with NKE is taken directly from one of Alan's portfolios where multiple rolling-down exit strategy opportunities were executed. These steps turned a losing trade into a profitable one. BECOME A BCI MEMBER TODAY: https://www.thebluecollarinvestor.com/membership/    SEE BCI COURS...

Diversification is a key requirement for successful option-trading. This podcast details how to set up a portfolio of large-cap tech companies as well as blue-chip companies in a time-efficient manner. The Select sector SPDRs and Invesco QQQ Trust are discussed with graph descriptions and calculations used to re-enforce the rules and guidelines. BECOME A BCI MEMBER TODAY: https://www.thebluecollar...

Using highly volatile stocks with covered call writing can result in trade management dilemmas. This podcast will incorporate the pros and cons of high implied-volatility stocks, initial time-value calculations and the time-value cost-to-close decisions when share price accelerates. Analysis of the mid-contract unwind exit strategy with Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. (AXSM) is highlighted in the podcas...

When stock price moves higher in the middle of a contract leaving the short call deep in-the-money, we ask ourselves if an exit strategy opportunity is available. Rolling the option out or closing the entire position at a profit are considerations analyzed in this podcast. A real-life example with TriNet Group, Inc. (TNET) is highlighted Calculations are used to explain the guidelines used in thes...

Market volatility results in higher option premiums for option-sellers but also represents enhanced risk. This podcast analyzes ways to manage high and low VIX stats using a real-life example with Boyd gaming (BYD). Strike selection, stock selection and initial time-valure return goal range are topics discussed. BECOME A BCI MEMBER TODAY: https://www.thebluecollarinvestor.com/membership/  &nb...

Exchange-traded funds represent baskets of stocks. They are generally less volatile than individual stocks and therefore provide lower option premiums. When defining our initial time-value return goal range, we must factor this in so as to properly manage our portfolio results. A real-life example with SPDR% S&P Homebuilders ETF (XHB) will be used to highlight these scenarios. BECOME A BCI MEMBER...

option-sellers may be attracted to the high dividend yield of real estate investment trusts (REITs).This podcast addresses portfolio diversification, dividend yield, implied volatility and calculations while using PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (PMC) as a real-life example. BECOME A BCI MEMBER TODAY: https://www.thebluecollarinvestor.com/membership/    SEE BCI COURSE & PRODUCTS :...

This podcast analyzes covered call writing from the perspectives of both buyers and sellers. The personal risk-tolerance of the investor will play a major role in determining how our option trades are structured. A real-life example with CarMax, Inc. (KMX) is highlighted with associared calculations. BECOME A BCI MEMBER TODAY: https://www.thebluecollarinvestor.com/membership/    SEE BCI...

This podcast will debunk 5 of the most common myths associated with covered call writing. Option exercise, stock selection and earnings reports will be part of the presentation. BECOME A BCI MEMBER TODAY: https://www.thebluecollarinvestor.com/membership/    SEE BCI COURSE & PRODUCTS : https://thebluecollarinvestor.com/store/   STOCKS,TRADING,STOCK MARKET,COVERED CALLS,covered ca...