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- Rising Market Makes For Good Covered Call Investments - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2011 from Mike ScanlinBull markets are good for investors who own long stocks. And covered calls are good for creating monthly income. Buy why would you set a limit on your upside (by writing a covered call) when stocks are rising? Well, there are a few reasons. Maybe you are investing around a news event? Or trading ...
Views: 1095(2 votes) - Why Internet Merchants Must Have An Affiliate Program - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2011 from Mike ScanlinBuilding a web site is an important 1st step to having an online presence. But after that the real work starts in terms of promoting it. It's a large job in the vastness that is the Internet. You will need some help. Get yourself a horde of affiliates and incentivize them to drive traffic (and ...
Views: 740 - Rolling Options - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Mike ScanlinThe phrase "rolling options" as it pertains to covered calls, occurs when an investor has a covered call position and then buys back the option portion and sells a different option that has either a different expiration, a different strike price, or both. Rolling is an integral part of ...
Views: 1144(3 votes) - Covered Calls vs. Buy And Hold Strategy - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2010 from Mike ScanlinWriting covered calls versus a buy and hold strategy can offer investors a lower risk alternative than by simply holding on to stocks in a portfolio and waiting for them to go up in price. This is because, in exchange for putting a cap on the stock's upside, the investor receives some income and ...
Views: 1902(5 votes) - Emerging Markets Covered Calls - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2010 from Mike ScanlinWhile developed nations, such as the U.S. and most Western European countries, have been clawing their way out of a recession, emerging markets have been enjoying significant economic growth, making investments in these markets attractive. However, coupled with the characteristic high growth ...
Views: 1185(5 votes) - Income Investors Who Focus On Growth - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Mike ScanlinAre you an investor who needs current income but who also needs your portfolio to grow in value? Income investors who focus on growth typically invest in stocks that offer a high dividend yield and that are also expected to appreciate in price. A solid, time-tested strategy. But, there is a way ...
Views: 1021(4 votes) - Basics of Options - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2010 from Mike ScanlinWhen investing in options, you should be familiar with the related terminology and requirements of these investments. Having a good understanding of options basics will help you to navigate this profitable investment territory. Options are contracts that allow you to either buy or sell an ...
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