Mega-cap tech has fat implied volatility. Here is how I run a covered call on tech stocks like AAPL, MSFT, and GOOGL with real strikes, deltas, and dollar examples.
Mega-cap tech has fat implied volatility. Here is how I run a covered call on tech stocks like AAPL, MSFT, and GOOGL with real strikes, deltas, and dollar examples.
When VIX spikes, covered call premiums get fat. Here is how I use covered calls in a volatile market to capture two to three times the income with discipline and real numbers.
A covered call laddering strategy staggers expirations across weeks to smooth income and reduce single-day assignment risk. See the playbook and a real example.
TL;DR You can absolutely sell a covered call on growth stocks like NVDA, TSLA, or AMD, and the premiums are typically 2 to 4 times richer than on SPY. The trade-off is capped upside: a growth stock can run 20 percent in a month and you only collect a fraction of that move if your… Continue reading Can You Sell Covered Calls on Growth Stocks? Strategy and Risks
Selling options in a sideways market is the natural home of the covered call. Here is the playbook for turning flat tape into reliable monthly income.
TL;DR Covered call expiration date selection is the single biggest lever in your monthly income — bigger than strike, ticker, or volatility. The 30 to 45 day window is the sweet spot where theta decay accelerates without runaway gamma risk. Weeklies pay more on an annualized basis but demand active management and trigger more whipsaws.… Continue reading How to Choose the Right Expiration Date for Covered Calls
TL;DR The best time to sell covered calls is 30 to 45 days to expiration, on high implied volatility days, immediately after a strong up move, and never into a known earnings announcement. Monthly expirations (third Friday) deliver the tightest spreads, deepest liquidity, and the best risk-adjusted income for most retirement portfolios. Weekly covered calls… Continue reading When Is the Best Time to Sell Covered Calls? Timing Strategies That Work
Earnings Season Can Be the Most Profitable Time for Covered Call Writers — Or the Most Dangerous Every quarter, like clockwork, the market enters a six-week window where nearly every major stock reports its earnings. And every quarter, I get the same question from students: “Mark, should I keep my covered calls open through earnings,… Continue reading How to Trade Covered Calls During Earnings Season (The Right Way)
Learn how implied volatility affects your covered call premiums and how to use IV Rank and IV Percentile to sell smarter. Includes premium comparison tables, ideal IV ranges, and portfolio construction tips.
Learn how implied volatility drives covered call premiums, how to use IV Rank and IV Percentile to time your trades, and five rules for maximizing options income in any volatility environment.
