TL;DR QQQ covered calls let you collect monthly premium on the Nasdaq 100 ETF without owning the underlying tech mega caps individually. QQQ implied volatility typically runs 15 to 22 percent and expands to 25 to 40 percent during selloffs, paying richer premium than SPY most months. The standard income-focused setup is 30 to 45… Continue reading QQQ Covered Calls: Income From the Nasdaq 100 Without the Full Risk
The Question I Get More Than Any Other: “Should I Sell Covered Calls or Sell Puts?” Every week, without fail, a new student asks me some version of this question. They’ve discovered options income, they understand both strategies generate premium, and they’re trying to figure out which one to commit to. Some options gurus will… Continue reading Covered Calls vs Selling Puts: Which Income Strategy Is Right for You?
The Weekly vs. Monthly Debate Is Costing You Money I get this question at least five times a week from new students: “Mark, should I sell weekly or monthly covered calls?” And I get why they’re asking — it seems like the kind of decision that could make or break your income strategy. But after… Continue reading Weekly vs Monthly Covered Calls: Which Strategy Generates More Income?
The Most Liquid Covered Call Vehicle on the Planet If you’re going to sell covered calls on one thing, it should probably be SPY. I’ve traded options for over 40 years, and SPY remains the single most liquid options instrument in existence. Penny-wide spreads, expirations three times a week, and the full diversification of the… Continue reading SPY Covered Calls: How to Generate Consistent Income From the S&P 500
5 Options Income Strategies That Actually Work for Conservative Investors After 40+ years in the markets, I’ve tested every options income strategy you can name. Some work brilliantly. Others sound great on paper but fall apart the moment volatility spikes or a position moves against you. The question I get most often from my students… Continue reading 5 Options Income Strategies That Actually Work for Conservative Investors
Learn how cash-secured puts let you collect premium income while waiting to buy stocks at a discount. Step-by-step examples, delta selection guide, risk management, and how puts combine with covered calls in the wheel strategy.
Learn the exact portfolio math, position sizing, and strategy framework for targeting $10,000 a month in covered call income. Includes a complete 5-position sample portfolio using AAPL, META, AMZN, GLD, and NVDA at current March 2026 prices.
Learn the complete wheel strategy for generating consistent options income. Mark Yegge walks through cash-secured puts and covered calls in a repeating cycle, with a full AMZN trade example showing how to earn premium at every phase.
