Covered Call Position Sizing: How Much Capital Per Trade?

TL;DR The default covered call position sizing rule is 3 to 5 percent of total portfolio per single stock and 15 to 25 percent per broad ETF. No single sector should exceed roughly 20 percent of the income sleeve. Typical retiree portfolios hold 10 to 18 covered call positions, which captures most of the diversification… Continue reading Covered Call Position Sizing: How Much Capital Per Trade?

GLD Covered Calls: How to Generate Monthly Income From Gold

Gold Doesn’t Pay Dividends — But There’s a Way to Collect Monthly Income From It Anyway Gold has been one of the most remarkable asset stories of the past two years. From around $190 per share on the SPDR Gold Shares ETF (GLD) in early 2024 to over $435 in April 2026, the yellow metal… Continue reading GLD Covered Calls: How to Generate Monthly Income From Gold

How to Build a Covered Call Income Portfolio That Pays You Every Month

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.