The 12-filter checklist I run before every covered call trade. Stock, chain, calendar, and portfolio filters in one printable page.
The 12-filter checklist I run before every covered call trade. Stock, chain, calendar, and portfolio filters in one printable page.
Do covered calls actually beat buy and hold over 10 years? Here is what the data really shows on total return, cash flow, drawdown, and volatility.
TL;DR When you sell covered calls on ETFs vs stocks, ETFs give you smoother income with less blowup risk, while individual stocks pay richer premium for higher concentration risk. SPY and QQQ covered calls typically yield 6 to 12 percent annualized in 2026; quality single stocks often pay 12 to 25 percent. ETFs have far… Continue reading Covered Calls on ETFs vs Individual Stocks: Which Is Better for Income?
Most People Learn Covered Calls on One Stock — Here’s Why That’s Just the Beginning I remember the first time a student came back to me after their initial covered call trade and said, “Mark, it worked. I collected the premium and the stock stayed below the strike. What do I do now?” My answer:… Continue reading How to Build a Covered Call Portfolio From Scratch (Step-by-Step)
Most Investors Overlook the Strategy That Lets You Collect Covered Call Income With a Fraction of the Capital Here’s a question I get constantly from students: “Mark, I love the covered call strategy, but I don’t have enough capital to buy 100 shares of NVDA or AMZN. What do I do?” My answer is always… Continue reading LEAPS Covered Calls: How to Generate Monthly Income With 70% Less Capital
Learn how to build a diversified covered call income portfolio with the three-tier framework: foundation ETFs, growth stocks, and opportunistic plays. Includes a sample $150K portfolio generating ~$2,770/month.
