We get asked all the time why covered calls are bad. We want to be clear - they’re not inherently bad, but there are some downsides to be aware of: You limit your upside potential in the long position. Should the stock price climb above the strike price and the option gets exercised, you miss [...]
We get asked all the time, what are the best stocks for covered calls in 2025? These are some of the top options now, according to the VectorVest system: Ford Motor Company (F) Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (LOW) PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) Walmart Inc. (WMT) ConocoPhillips (COP) Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Verizon Communications (VZ) Oracle Corporation (ORCL) [...]
Stock options contracts are made up of a few different components: the underlying stock in question, the strike price, the number of shares, and of course, the options expiration date. Also known as the exercise date, this is the point at which you must choose to exercise your contract or let it expire. But what [...]
Stock options contracts are made up of a few different components: the underlying stock in question, the strike price, the number of shares, and of course, the options expiration date. Also known as the exercise date, this is the point at which you must choose to exercise your contract or let it expire. But what [...]
Of all the different ways to make money with options, selling covered calls has become increasingly popular for its consistency and ease of implementation. It’s a great way to earn supplemental income on a stock you own that isn’t moving much. But, let’s get more specific. What is the average return selling covered calls? A [...]
Much of the conversation of options trading is in regards to buying contracts - but maybe you want to take the wheel yourself and learn how to sell stock options. If so, you’ve come o the right place. In this article, we’re going to guide you through the process of creating and selling your own [...]
Do you have an open position in a stock and want to hedge against any possible downside? Are you looking for a way to capitalize on your theory that a stock is going to drop in value? If so, you have come to the right place. Today, we’re going to teach you how to short [...]
Are you wondering when to sell stock options contracts back on the market as opposed to exercising the option and buying/selling the underlying stock in question? You’ve come to the right place. Maybe your contract is in the money right now - or looks as if it’s headed in that direction. But, you don’t have [...]
There are a few components of an options contract - the strike price, the underlying stock in question, the quantity, and of course, whether the contract is a call or put. But today, we’re going to talk about the expiration date. More specifically, when do stock options expire? Not just the date - but what [...]
