Investing, Options Trading, Selling Put Options

I Missed 800% More Premium Because of One Costly Mistake

Rick Orford Written by: Rick Orford
Mike Reyes Edited by: Mike Reyes
Last Updated July 28, 2026
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Apple (NASDAQ) taught me one of my most expensive options lessons: closing a winning trade too early can leave enormous premium behind. This video reveals the three questions I now ask before rolling and shows how the right adjustment can create more time, income, and flexibility without blindly extending a bad position.

DISCLAIMER: Past performance is not an indicator of future results. All investing involves a risk of loss. Individual investment results may vary, not all stock picks and strategies have performed as well. On the date of publication, Rick Orford did not have (either directly or indirectly) positions in any of the securities mentioned in this video. This video is for educational purposes only and not financial advice.

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