Selling cash-secured puts on stocks an investor is happy to take ownership of is a great way to generate some extra income. A cash-secured put involves writing an at-the-money or out-of-the-money put option and simultaneously setting aside enough cash to buy the stock. The goal is to either have the put expire worthless and keep …
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The current yield on the S&P 500 is hovering at an anemic 1.30%, hardly ideal for investors who rely on yield. Selling puts on a stock you want to own is one way to generate an income using options. What is a cash-secured Put? A cash-secured put involves writing an at-the-money or out-of-the-money put option …
Yesterday was a big day in the markets with major indexes dropping through support and suffering large losses. Option volume went through the roof, as it usually does on volatile days like that. Let’s look at some notable option activity from yesterday. The most notable stock was Smile Direct Club (SDC) which saw option volume …
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An iron condor is an income trade that profits when a stock stays within a specified range over the course of the trade. One key factor to look for when trading iron condors is a stock with high implied volatility. One stock that meets that criterion is Nike (NKE). NKE is currently showing an implied …
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