Sell to open is the order action that starts every covered call income trade. Here is how it works, why it matters, and a real example with dollar amounts.
Sell to Open Covered Calls: What Every Beginner Needs to Know
Sell to open is the order action that starts every covered call income trade. Here is how it works, why it matters, and a real example with dollar amounts.
“My Shares Got Called Away!” — Why Assignment Isn’t the Disaster You Think It’s the phone call every new covered call seller dreads. You check your brokerage account one morning and see: Assignment Notice — 100 shares sold at strike price. Your first reaction? Panic. “Did I lose money? What do I do now? Is… Continue reading Covered Call Assignment: What Happens When Your Shares Get Called Away (And Why It’s Usually a Good Thing)