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The Basics of the Call Option plus a Current Real Life Example
Definitions: Implicit in the term covered call writing is the fact that we are selling call options. They are covered because we first own the underlying equities prior to selling the option. Since...
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Stop Loss Orders- Should We Use Them When Selling Covered Calls?
I am continually finding myself impressed with the level of knowledge of my fellow Blue Collar Investors. One question that has been coming up lately relates to the use of stop loss orders when selling...
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The Blue Collar Stock Market Meets the S&P 500
With all the negativity surrounding our economy, with the stock market testing its November lows and with consumer confidence on life support, this author is about to write a positive column. Am I...
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The CBOEs Volatility Index (VIX)
In my books and seminars I discuss determining market tone before making any investment decisions. One of the main factors I utilize in this evaluation is the VIX. The VIX is the ticker symbol for the...
View ArticleAsk Alan – The Blue Collar Investor Overall Market Assessment
Alan answers a question posed by Eli from Israel who asks: “What does the following line in the weekly stock report mean? BCI is moderately bullish favoring out-of-the-money strikes 3 to 2.” If you...
View ArticleAsk Alan – Why Do High Beta Stocks Sometimes Have Low Options Premiums
Alan answers a question shared by Anthony who asks: “Why Do High Beta Stocks Sometimes Have Low Options Premiums And Does This Tell Us Anything About Price Direction Of The Stock” If you want more...
View ArticleJust Alan – A Plan To Get Rich Slowly and Retire Young
Alan shares a step-by-step tutorial on how to implement… A Plan To Get Rich Slowly and Retire Young; geared to students and anyone who isn’t yet close to retirement. Get your copy of my Amazon Top...
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ETF Option Trading vs. Index Option Trading
Most options traders including covered call writers are familiar with exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and many trade options on these securities. Many have also heard of, but are not as familiar with,...
View ArticleAsk Alan #102 – Should We Fear an Uptrending Market?
Alan answers a question shared by Tom, who asks: “With this unceasing bull market, almost everything on our premium Stock List is at a top. It seems to me that one of our choices should be stand by...
View ArticleAsk Alan #103 – Combining Covered Call Writing and Dividend Capture
Alan answers a question shared by Clyde, who asks: “I’ve been on the look-out for an Investor’s Business Daily/Options play and your service maps exactly to that. Have you considered another dimension...
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Why Covered Call ETFs Under-Perform
With the popularity of covered call writing and selling cash-secured puts growing in popularity, we have witnessed the creation of new exchange-traded funds based on these strategies. Over the last few...
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The Basics of the Call Option plus a Current Real Life Example
Definitions: Implicit in the term covered call writing is the fact that we are selling call options. They are covered because we first own the underlying equities prior to selling the option. Since...
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Stop Loss Orders- Should We Use Them When Selling Covered Calls?
I am continually finding myself impressed with the level of knowledge of my fellow Blue Collar Investors. One question that has been coming up lately relates to the use of stop loss orders when selling...
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The Blue Collar Stock Market Meets the S&P 500
With all the negativity surrounding our economy, with the stock market testing its November lows and with consumer confidence on life support, this author is about to write a positive column. Am I...
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The CBOEs Volatility Index (VIX)
In my books and seminars I discuss determining market tone before making any investment decisions. One of the main factors I utilize in this evaluation is the VIX. The VIX is the ticker symbol for the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
ETF Option Trading vs. Index Option Trading
Most options traders including covered call writers are familiar with exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and many trade options on these securities. Many have also heard of, but are not as familiar with,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Why Covered Call ETFs Under-Perform
With the popularity of covered call writing and selling cash-secured puts growing in popularity, we have witnessed the creation of new exchange-traded funds based on these strategies. Over the last few...
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When Do We Keep a Stock that has Declined in Value?
The BCI methodology requires fundamental analysis, technical analysis and common sense screening (like minimum trading volume and avoiding earnings reports). One of the most difficult decisions retail...
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ETF Option Trading vs. Index Option Trading
Most options traders including covered call writers are familiar with exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and many trade options on these securities. Many have also heard of, but are not as familiar with,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Why Covered Call ETFs Under-Perform
With the popularity of covered call writing and selling cash-secured puts growing in popularity, we have witnessed the creation of new exchange-traded funds based on these strategies. Over the last few...
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