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
