Covered call diversification rules that turn a covered call book into a true income portfolio. How many tickers, sized how, across how many sectors.
Covered call diversification rules that turn a covered call book into a true income portfolio. How many tickers, sized how, across how many sectors.
How to scale a covered call portfolio from $10K to $1M. Same delta targets, same roll triggers, more names. Discipline scales, strategy does not change.
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)
Learn how LEAPS covered calls generate monthly income with 60-70% less capital than traditional covered calls. Step-by-step strategy with real examples.
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.
