Options

The bear call spread is probably the most used strategy in my arsenal of options selling tools. Read more

The put backspread strategy has two essential ingredients that combine to make it a great breadwinner when a security is poised to fall dramatically. Read more

A call backspread strategy should be employed on an underlying security that has a realistic chance of an explosive move higher. Read more

A poor man’s covered call is similar to a traditional covered call strategy, with one exception in the mechanics. Read more

Mini options trade exactly the same way as standard options. But because they are new, they are available only on a few underlying stocks and ETFs. Read more

One of the most popular of all options strategies are covered calls, a trading technique that can generate rich income streams on a regular basis. Read more

During a live event on Wednesday, Andy Crowder and I revealed three simple strategies for collecting extra income as part of our Income for Life Plan. Read more

Selling puts, in my opinion, is by far the best way to obtain a stock or ETF you have been eyeing for a much lower price than where it’s… Read more

Simple calendar spreads are composed of two calls or puts on the same underlying security with the same strike but different expiration dates. Read more