We get asked all the time why covered calls are bad. We want to be clear - they’re not inherently bad, but there are some downsides to be aware of: You limit your upside potential in the long position. Should the stock price climb above the strike price and the option gets exercised, you miss [...]
We get asked all the time, what are the best stocks for covered calls in 2025? These are some of the top options now, according to the VectorVest system: Ford Motor Company (F) Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (LOW) PepsiCo, Inc. (PEP) Walmart Inc. (WMT) ConocoPhillips (COP) Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Verizon Communications (VZ) Oracle Corporation (ORCL) [...]
Stock options contracts are made up of a few different components: the underlying stock in question, the strike price, the number of shares, and of course, the options expiration date. Also known as the exercise date, this is the point at which you must choose to exercise your contract or let it expire. But what [...]
Whether you’re buying put options or selling covered calls for income, the goal is to earn high returns with as little time and stress as possible. Easier said than done, of course. There are so many moving pieces associated with options trading, from the underlying stock itself to the strike price, expiration date, and more. [...]
Selling covered calls is a great way to earn income in a relatively stagnant market, capitalizing on open positions you already have without exposing yourself to many downsides. But, figuring out how far out to sell covered calls is essential for earning a nice profit and getting to keep your shares. The expiration date you [...]
The goal with selling covered calls is to pocket premium income without having to actually sell your shares with the options contract expiring worthless. When done correctly, this can be a consistent way to generate profits without exposing yourself to much risk. However, the buyer of your contract may choose to exercise their right to [...]
Covered calls are seen as one of the lowest-risk stock investment strategies because you are hedging an existing position through premium income. But you need to look beyond the benefits of trading stock options through this strategy and assess the covered call risk as well. So, what are the risks of covered calls? Ultimately, it [...]
There’s nothing worse than seeing the trade you’d envisioned start to take a turn for the worse, falling apart right before your eyes. While much of this can be prevented with a sound strategy and the help of our stock analysis software, selling covered calls won’t always work out how you’d planned. With traditional stock [...]
From the basic differences between a call vs put to more nuanced strategies like long calls vs covered calls, there are so many different ways to navigate the options trading realm. But today, we’re going to put two very similar, yet different, strategies side by side: cash secured put vs covered call. A cash-secured put [...]
Of all the different ways to make money with options, selling covered calls has become increasingly popular for its consistency and ease of implementation. It’s a great way to earn supplemental income on a stock you own that isn’t moving much. But, let’s get more specific. What is the average return selling covered calls? A [...]
