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  • Using Covered Calls to Replace USB Dividend (Barron's) [View article]
    This is a great article. But a well disciplined covered call trading strategy can be very profitable and will beat stocks in all BUT the strongest bull markets.

    Trading costs are another possible disadvantage, but again this can be gotten around by not paying ridiculous amount for trades - try Zecco for goodness sake. I've used them over a year now and they don't have great customer service - but it's is way cheaper.

    Also, any covered call trader will need some sort of tool to help him make decisions on when to manipulate his positions. A great tool can be downloaded at coveredcallcalculator.net
    Jul 20 17:30 pm |Rating: 0 0 |Link to Comment
  • Covered Call Strategy with American Oriental BioEngineering [View article]
    This is a great article. As a long term covered calls trader, I can see the benefit of selling OTM calls on long term stock position. Also, any covered call trader will need some sort of tool to help him make decisions on when to manipulate his positions. A great tool can be downloaded at coveredcallcalculator.net
    Jul 20 14:44 pm |Rating: 0 0 |Link to Comment
  • Deciphering the World of Covered Call Closed-End Funds [View article]
    Another option is to sell calls on the stocks one already owns. Check out . Anyone who does this will need some sort of tool to help him make decisions on when to manipulate his positions. A great tool can be downloaded at coveredcallcalculator.net
    May 17 12:48 pm |Rating: 0 -1 |Link to Comment
  • One of the Safest Options Strategies  [View article]
    his is a great article. Covered Calls has it's known disadvantages which the author points out very well. But a well disciplined covered call trading strategy can be very profitable and will beat stocks in all BUT the strongest bull markets.

    Trading costs are another possible disadvantage, but again this can be gotten around by not paying ridiculous amount for trades - try Zecco for goodness sake. I've used them over a year now and they don't have great customer service - but it's is way cheaper.

    Also, any covered call trader will need some sort of tool to help him make decisions on when to manipulate his positions. A great tool can be downloaded at coveredcallcalculator....
    Mar 01 17:02 pm |Rating: 0 0 |Link to Comment
  • Consider Bank of America Covered Calls [View article]
    Keep in mind that it's impossible to tell the net worth of these large banks right now.
    Mar 01 16:57 pm |Rating: 0 0 |Link to Comment
  • Leverage Obama's First 100 Days with Covered Calls on GE [View article]
    GE is a great price right now - P/E at around 5 - this is an iconic company if I've ever seen one.
    Mar 01 16:57 pm |Rating: 0 -1 |Link to Comment
  • Covered Call Option Writing Strategies: Fishing and Cutting Bait [View article]
    his is a great article. Covered Calls has it's known disadvantages which the author points out very well. But a well disciplined covered call trading strategy can be very profitable and will beat stocks in all BUT the strongest bull markets.

    Trading costs are another possible disadvantage, but again this can be gotten around by not paying ridiculous amount for trades - try Zecco for goodness sake. I've used them over a year now and they don't have great customer service - but it's is way cheaper.

    Also, any covered call trader will need some sort of tool to help him make decisions on when to manipulate his positions. A great tool can be downloaded at coveredcallcalculator....
    Mar 01 16:56 pm |Rating: 0 0 |Link to Comment
  • Stick with Covered Calls [View article]
    This is a great article. A well disciplined covered call trading strategy can be very profitable and will beat stocks in all BUT the strongest bull markets.

    Also, any covered call trader will need some sort of tool to help him make decisions on when to manipulate his positions. A great tool can be is located at www.coveredcallcalcula...
    Jan 23 21:39 pm |Rating: 0 0 |Link to Comment
  • Get on Base with SPY Covered Calls [View article]
    This is a great article. Covered Calls has it's known disadvantages which the author points out very well. But a well disciplined covered call trading strategy can be very profitable and will beat stocks in all but the strongest bull markets. Also, any covered call trader will need some sort of tool to help him make decisions on when to manipulate his positions. A great tool can be downloaded at coveredcallcalculator....
    Jan 02 15:21 pm |Rating: +1 0 |Link to Comment
  • The Problem With Covered Calls as an Investment Strategy [View article]
    This is a great article. Covered Calls has it's known disadvantages which the author points out very well. But a well disciplined covered call trading strategy can be very profitable and WILL BEAT STOCK IN ALL BUT THE STRONGEST OF BULL MARKETS

    Trading costs are another possible disadvantage, but again this can be gotten around by not paying ridiculous amount for trades - try Zecco for goodness sake. I've used them over a year now and they don't have great customer service - but it's is way cheaper.

    Also, any covered call trader will need some sort of tool to help him make decisions on when to manipulate his positions. A great tool can be downloaded at coveredcallcalculator....
    Dec 22 11:54 am |Rating: +1 0 |Link to Comment
  • Covered Calls: More on Why They're A Losing Investment Strategy [View article]
    This is a great article. Covered Calls has it's known disadvantages which the author points out very well. But a well disciplined covered call trading strategy can be very profitable and will beat stocks in all BUT the strongest bull markets.

    Trading costs are another possible disadvantage, but again this can be gotten around by not paying rediculous amount for trades - try Zecco for goodness sake. I've used them over a year now and they don't have great customer service - but it's is way cheaper.

    Also, any covered call trader will need some sort of tool to help him make decisions on when to manipulate his positions. A great tool can be downloaded at coveredcallcalculator....
    Dec 22 11:50 am |Rating: 0 0 |Link to Comment
  • The Value in Covered Calls [View article]
    This is a great article. Covered Calls has it's known disadvantages which the author points out very well. But a well disciplined covered call trading strategy can be very profitable and will beat stocks in all but the strongest bull markets. Also, any covered call trader will need some sort of tool to help him make decisions on when to manipulate his positions. A great tool can be downloaded at coveredcallcalculator....
    Dec 22 03:27 am |Rating: 0 0 |Link to Comment
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