Ask Alan – Holding A Stock For More Than One Year
Alan answers a question shared by Jimmy, who asks: “I recall reading or hearing you say that you owned 1 stock for about 2 years and sold options during that time. Can you summarize the circumstances...
View ArticleAsk Alan – Should I Close My Covered Call Position Early?
Alan answers a question shared by Praveen, who asks: “I have a question for you with regard to a Black Swan event type hedge. What, in your opinion, are some of the better ETFs (leveraged or not) to...
View ArticleAsk Alan – How Do We Calculate Upside Potential?
Alan answers a question shared by William, who asks: “I appreciate the spreadsheets you sent especially the calculator. I have pretty much figured out all of the calculations except the line-item...
View ArticleAsk Alan – Holding A Stock Through Earnings: To Sell A Call or Not
Alan answers a question shared by Phil, who asks: “If you already own a stock and decide to hold it through an earnings report, why not sell the option? If it gaps down you can buy back the option at...
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 – Are We Losing Money When the Stock Price Goes Up?
Alan answers a question shared by Greg, who asks: “On the Intro tab of the Ellman Calculator I believe there is a mistake. In Part B of selling OTM calls the stock closes at $61.50 and you add the...
View ArticleAsk Alan #104 – When Should I Close My Position Early If Stock Price Moves Up?
Alan answers a question shared by John, who asks: “I had the opportunity to utilize your premium report for the first time last Monday (8/18). I purchased 100 shares of CAVM and sold one option on...
View Article
