Learn how implied volatility affects your covered call premiums and how to use IV Rank and IV Percentile to sell smarter. Includes premium comparison tables, ideal IV ranges, and portfolio construction tips.
Learn how implied volatility affects your covered call premiums and how to use IV Rank and IV Percentile to sell smarter. Includes premium comparison tables, ideal IV ranges, and portfolio construction tips.
Learn how the collar strategy combines covered calls with protective puts to limit your downside risk. Includes real trade examples, zero-cost collar setups, and when to use collars vs. standard covered calls.
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.
Learn 5 proven covered call tax strategies to reduce your tax bill and keep more of your premium income. From IRA advantages to qualified covered calls and tax-loss harvesting, discover how to be tax-smart with your options income.
The #1 Question Every New Options Investor Asks Me “Mark, how much money do I actually need to start selling covered calls?” I hear this more than any other question. And I get it — when you see me talk about generating $10,000 a month in premium income, it’s natural to wonder whether you need… Continue reading How Much Money Do You Need to Sell Covered Calls? The Complete Capital Guide
Covered Call ETFs Sound Great — Until You See What They Actually Cost You I get this question at least once a week: “Mark, why should I bother selling my own covered calls when I can just buy JEPI or QYLD and collect the dividend?” It’s a fair question. Covered call ETFs have exploded in… Continue reading Covered Call ETF vs Selling Covered Calls: Why DIY Wins for Serious Income Investors
Cash-secured puts generate income while you wait to buy stocks at a discount. Step-by-step examples, delta selection, risk management, and how puts fit.
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.
Sell covered calls inside your Traditional or Roth IRA without getting flagged or restricted. Covers broker approval, IRA vs taxable tax math, and.
