Diversification is a key requirement for successful option-trading. This podcast details how to set up a portfolio of large-cap tech companies as well as blue-chip companies in a time-efficient manner. The Select sector SPDRs and Invesco QQQ Trust are discussed with graph descriptions and calculations used to re-enforce the rules and guidelines.

Using highly volatile stocks with covered call writing can result in trade management dilemmas. This podcast will incorporate the pros and cons of high implied-volatility stocks, initial time-value calculations and the time-value cost-to-close decisions when share price accelerates. Analysis of the mid-contract unwind exit strategy with Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. (AXSM) is highlighted in the podcast.

When stock price moves higher in the middle of a contract leaving the short call deep in-the-money, we ask ourselves if an exit strategy opportunity is available. Rolling the option out or closing the entire position at a profit are considerations analyzed in this podcast. A real-life example with TriNet Group, Inc. (TNET) is highlighted Calculations are used to explain the guidelines used in these trading decisions.

Market volatility results in higher option premiums for option-sellers but also represents enhanced risk. This podcast analyzes ways to manage high and low VIX stats using a real-life example with Boyd gaming (BYD). Strike selection, stock selection and initial time-valure return goal range are topics discussed.

Exchange-traded funds represent baskets of stocks. They are generally less volatile than individual stocks and therefore provide lower option premiums. When defining our initial time-value return goal range, we must factor this in so as to properly manage our portfolio results. A real-life example with SPDR% S&P Homebuilders ETF (XHB) will be used to highlight these scenarios.

option-sellers may be attracted to the high dividend yield of real estate investment trusts (REITs).This podcast addresses portfolio diversification, dividend yield, implied volatility and calculations while using PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust (PMC) as a real-life example.

This podcast analyzes covered call writing from the perspectives of both buyers and sellers. The personal risk-tolerance of the investor will play a major role in determining how our option trades are structured.

This podcast will debunk 5 of the most common myths associated with covered call writing. Option exercise, stock selection and earnings reports will be part of the presentation.