Thus, (and since CSP and covered calls are mathematically equivalent) wouldn't this make covered calls the preferred strategy since you can pick...
I don't know...I was just answering taowave's question.
-On the whole 400K, yes. -Not sure of a target return. -I could handle being down 2 percent if the market is unchanged.
I'm not selling puts on my whole nest egg. Many of the ideas here are very interesting, but also very complex for an options newbie. I do some...
Let’s say 5% for the sake of discussion.
Thanks to all for many ideas.
Thanks, I have dabbled some with cash secured puts, but nothing crazy risky.
Yes, great point! I've read about stocks and investing since I was in high school. The people at my workplace know nothing about investing....
I have dabbled in cash-secured puts occasionally. Not cleared for naked puts, nor do I have or use margin.
Why purchase deep in the money calls?
I don't want to trade options for a living. Just interested in generating a little extra income on stocks I am interested in owning. I realize...
Is 2 million even remotely feasible? I’d like to believe it but can’t imagine that with my conservative mindset.
It’s more than I ever thought I’d accumulate and more than anyone in my middle class family ever had, so I’m very conservative with it.
Is there any recommended strategy to use options to protect a large portfolio? I’ve read about LEAPs but heard they are expensive. In my case,...
What if your view is that you would be interested in owning at stock or ETF at 5% or 10% lower than today's price? Let's say XYZ is at 50. If...
They are ETFs.
What is the general consensus about Currency Shares for foreign exchange exposure? I don't have a foreign exchange account (use Fidelity for...
One final followup: Since selling covered calls and naked puts are mathematically equal, why would one choose one over the other?
OK, Thanks for the clarifications. Guru, I do like the idea of selling calls against stocks I own. Just looking at conservative moves, not...
I do understand, however, by buying the stock first and selling the covered call aren't I able to collect dividends in the meantime and then sell...
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