How to scale a covered call portfolio from $10K to $1M. Same delta targets, same roll triggers, more names. Discipline scales, strategy does not change.
How to scale a covered call portfolio from $10K to $1M. Same delta targets, same roll triggers, more names. Discipline scales, strategy does not change.
The 12-filter checklist I run before every covered call trade. Stock, chain, calendar, and portfolio filters in one printable page.
Do covered calls actually beat buy and hold over 10 years? Here is what the data really shows on total return, cash flow, drawdown, and volatility.
TL;DR When you sell covered calls on ETFs vs stocks, ETFs give you smoother income with less blowup risk, while individual stocks pay richer premium for higher concentration risk. SPY and QQQ covered calls typically yield 6 to 12 percent annualized in 2026; quality single stocks often pay 12 to 25 percent. ETFs have far… Continue reading Covered Calls on ETFs vs Individual Stocks: Which Is Better for Income?
TL;DR Covered call screener criteria filter thousands of stocks down to a tradable shortlist of high-quality income candidates. Start with market cap above $3 billion, average daily option volume above 1,000, and bid-ask spread under 5 percent. Filter implied volatility 25 to 60 percent and IV rank above 30 to ensure premiums are paid above… Continue reading How to Screen for Covered Call Candidates: The Criteria That Matter Most
TL;DR Covered call on blue chip stocks pairs the most stable companies in the world with monthly option premium income. Best blue chip candidates today include Coca-Cola, Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft, Procter & Gamble, and ExxonMobil. Target stocks with implied volatility between 18 and 32 percent and dividend yields of 2 percent or higher. For… Continue reading Blue Chip Covered Calls: The Safest Way to Generate Monthly Income
Most People Learn Covered Calls on One Stock — Here’s Why That’s Just the Beginning I remember the first time a student came back to me after their initial covered call trade and said, “Mark, it worked. I collected the premium and the stock stayed below the strike. What do I do now?” My answer:… Continue reading How to Build a Covered Call Portfolio From Scratch (Step-by-Step)
Most Investors Overlook the Strategy That Lets You Collect Covered Call Income With a Fraction of the Capital Here’s a question I get constantly from students: “Mark, I love the covered call strategy, but I don’t have enough capital to buy 100 shares of NVDA or AMZN. What do I do?” My answer is always… Continue reading LEAPS Covered Calls: How to Generate Monthly Income With 70% Less Capital
Compare the top 3 ETFs for selling covered calls — SPY, QQQ, and IWM — with real premium examples, yield comparisons, and guidance on which ETF fits your income strategy.
The Poor Man’s Covered Call (PMCC) lets you collect monthly options premium with 60-85% less capital than traditional covered calls. Learn how this diagonal spread strategy works, with a real-world AAPL example and key risk management rules.
