Covered Calls in a Volatile Market: How to Profit When VIX Spikes

Covered calls in a volatile market: an income investor watches the VIX spike.

When VIX spikes, covered call premiums get fat. Here is how I use covered calls in a volatile market to capture two to three times the income with discipline and real numbers.

Covered Call Laddering: The Expiration Schedule That Smooths Monthly Income

A covered call laddering strategy turns lumpy monthly premium into smooth weekly cash flow.

A covered call laddering strategy staggers expirations across weeks to smooth income and reduce single-day assignment risk. See the playbook and a real example.

Can You Sell Covered Calls on Growth Stocks? Strategy and Risks

TL;DR You can absolutely sell a covered call on growth stocks like NVDA, TSLA, or AMD, and the premiums are typically 2 to 4 times richer than on SPY. The trade-off is capped upside: a growth stock can run 20 percent in a month and you only collect a fraction of that move if your… Continue reading Can You Sell Covered Calls on Growth Stocks? Strategy and Risks

How to Profit From a Sideways Market With Covered Calls

Selling options in a sideways market turns flat tape into monthly cash flow.

Selling options in a sideways market is the natural home of the covered call. Here is the playbook for turning flat tape into reliable monthly income.