Options Income Series - Earn Double-Digit Income (January 2023)

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Summary

  • We explain why selling cash-covered puts and covered calls are relatively safe choices for earning a high income.
  • We will discuss how to formulate an options income strategy that's sustainable and repeatable.
  • In this monthly series, we present how to go about selecting the right kind of stocks for options income. We present two lists of 10 stocks and three scenarios, each with different goals that would be suitable to write (or sell) options to generate consistent income.
  • This idea was discussed in more depth with members of my private investing community, High Income DIY Portfolios. Learn More »
The Index of Options on The Screen.

PashaIgnatov

Earning a decent income from your investments that's significantly higher than the rate of inflation is always challenging. This has been especially true in the past decade and a half. We believe selling Options (cash-covered puts and covered calls) remain a relatively good choice



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