Married Put vs Covered Call: Which Protects Your Portfolio Better?

Married puts protect. Covered calls pay. A head-to-head comparison with the math behind both, plus when to use a collar.

Covered Calls During a Recession: The Income Strategy That Survives Drawdowns

Recessions spike volatility, which inflates covered call premium. Use the Fortress playbook to keep cash flow alive through drawdowns.

How Covered Call Income Protects Your Portfolio During Inflation

TL;DR Covered call income during inflation tends to rise because higher implied volatility means richer option premiums. April 2026 headline CPI hit 3.8 percent year over year, the highest since May 2023, making real-return strategies more important than ever. A conservative covered call program on SPY or QQQ targets 8 to 12 percent annualized premium… Continue reading How Covered Call Income Protects Your Portfolio During Inflation

Asset Protection for Income Investors: 5 Layers to Shield Your Covered Call Portfolio

Protect your covered call portfolio with five layers of defense including premium buffers, collars, portfolio construction, legal structures, and tax.