Ask Alan – The Importance Of Option Liquidity
Alan answers a question shared by Peter and others, who ask: “I recently sold several contracts for a strike that had no volume or any open interest. Do you stay away from those? Is it more difficult...
View ArticleAsk Alan – The Impact Of Rolling Out On The Previous Month’s Returns
Alan answers a BCIer question by exampling the Ellman Elite 2014 Calculator. Brian asks: “When you roll out a position, you of course are buying back the call at some cost (sometimes more, sometimes...
View ArticleAsk Alan – Covered Calls Without Owning The Stock?
Alan answers a question shared by John, who asks: “I’m still paper trading and a question has come to me. Is it possible to sell a covered call and not own the stock? Since most assignments take place...
View ArticleAsk Alan – Rolling Up In The Same Month
Alan answers a question shared by Chris, who asks: “I just found you and thanks so much for all the great advice! Just started with buy/writes this year as a strategy, and so far so good. My question...
View ArticleAsk Alan – Should I Sell My Stock When The Price Goes Down?
Alan answers a question shared by Dave, who asks: “I’ve been virtual trading on the CBOE site as you suggested. Of my first 3 trades I have one losing position and want to know if I should sell the...
View ArticleAsk Alan #100 – Can We Day Trade Covered Call Options?
Alan answers a question shared by Marcus, who asks: “I love your tutorials on covered call writing. I’m a novice in the trading world and am very excited to try options trading. I just have a question...
View ArticleAsk Alan #101 – Managing a Risky Trade
Alan answers a question shared by Ty, who asks: “I flat out gamble on one trade in my portfolio, and this is my gamble stock: (1) On 6/30/14 I bought GWPH at $103.90 and sold the 8/16 $105 call @...
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