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Investing Strategies
How Much Can You Make in Three Years From Just One Dividend Stock?
If you buy stocks for capital gains, it is currently a difficult market in which to invest and earn acceptable returns. Today’s hot stock is very likely to crash tomorrow. The winners of 2020 are falling in 2021. And despite the big daily gains you see on the financial news and tremendous price volatility, the […]
Covered Call ETFs: What They Are and a DIY Alternative
Are covered call ETFs the best way to write options? We’ll explain how these ETFs work and compare it to writing calls on individual stocks.
A Guide to Cash-Secured Puts: Get Income or Buy Stocks Cheap
Cash-secured puts are an advanced options trading strategy. We explain how they work for sellers and buyers, and how you can make a profit.
How to Trade Options on Robinhood, Even If You’re a Beginner
This guide explains the advantages and disadvantages of using Robinhood as well as well as how to trade options on Robinhood in seven steps.
How to Avoid Panicking When Your Options Trades Look Negative
Selling call options, referred to as covered call trading, is great fun and—when done right—attractively profitable. Your broker will be happy to show you how to get started with covered call selling. What they may not be as clear about is what happens after you sell that first call option. I know from subscribers to […]
How to Calculate Your Returns on Covered Call Trades
I know talking about investment yields and returns can be confusing, and actually understanding what happens can be even more daunting. However, we are trying to make money on our money, and understanding potential returns—both as percentages and dollars—helps separate good opportunities from those that are less attractive. If you have dabbled with stock options, […]
Your First Step To Getting Extra Income From Your Dividend Stocks
Our covered call recommendations service – Weekly Income Accelerator – is popular with investors who have not previously traded options. Doing covered calls for extra income is a natural extension of the high-yield investing strategy I lead with the Dividend Hunter service. If you are like many who join us, you may quickly find that […]
Put vs. Call Options: What They Are and When to Use Them
In this guide on put vs. call options, we will explain the differences between them as well as why and when you might use options trading.
A Guide to Portfolio Income: Interest, Dividends, and Beyond
Portfolio income can come from a variety of sources. We’ll explain how you can earn money from your investments and why to diversify.
