Jul 27, 2021 by Ellen Simonson Rosenthal, Jim Mueller, CFA, and Jim GilliesOptions for Beginners: How Much Cash Do You Need?Is it safe to start an options portfolio with $5? What about $500? How much of your total portfolio should options make up?
Jul 26, 2021 by Ellen Simonson Rosenthal, Jim Mueller, CFA, and Jim GilliesThe Best Options Strategy for Recurring IncomeOptions have a reputation for inherent riskiness, but in reality they can produce a steady income stream similar to that of dividends.
Jul 25, 2021 by Ellen Simonson Rosenthal, Jim Mueller, CFA, and Jim GilliesAre Covered Calls a Good Way to Trim Your Stock Holdings?If you'd like to sell some shares, can this strategy help you get paid while you wait?
Jul 24, 2021 by Ellen Simonson Rosenthal, Jim Mueller, CFA, and Jim GilliesOptions for Beginners: How to Pick Your TargetsSo you know the strategy you want to use -- now, at which company should you take aim?
Jul 23, 2021 by Ellen Simonson Rosenthal, Jim Mueller, CFA, and Jim GilliesOptions for Beginners: Choosing the Right Shares for Your Covered CallsWhen using this income strategy, which shares make the most sense to pair with your options position?
Jun 22, 2021 by Ellen Simonson Rosenthal and Jim GilliesWhy Winning Can Be the Worst Thing for a Beginning Options InvestorYou might end up thinking you can't lose.
Jun 21, 2021 by Ellen Simonson Rosenthal and Jim GilliesOptions Valuation for BeginnersHow are options prices set?
Jun 21, 2021 by Ellen Simonson Rosenthal and Jim GilliesWhat the Toronto Blue Jays Can Teach About Options InvestingHow do you make it into the Hall of Fame?
Jun 20, 2021 by Ellen Simonson Rosenthal and Jim GilliesPeople Like to Do Things. Options Investing Can HelpIt's possible to buy and hold for the long term and still fulfill your desire for action.
Jun 20, 2021 by Ellen Simonson Rosenthal and Jim GilliesWhy Valuation Matters in Options InvestingBecause it's possible to both be right and lose money.
Jun 19, 2021 by Ellen Simonson Rosenthal and Jim GilliesOptions for Beginners: How to Think About DiversificationYou can achieve success with options by using a single strategy on a single company, if you so desire.
Jun 19, 2021 by Ellen Simonson Rosenthal and Jim GilliesOptions for Beginners: Valuation First, Strategy SecondIt's important to know the underlying company before you choose an options strategy on a stock.
Jun 19, 2021 by Ellen Simonson Rosenthal and Jim GilliesWhy Options Investors Should Avoid Meme StocksOne word: leverage.
Jun 18, 2021 by Ellen Simonson Rosenthal and Jim GilliesWhy It's Often Best to Sell Options and Not Buy ThemFor one thing, you get paid.
Jun 18, 2021 by Ellen Simonson Rosenthal and Jim GilliesWhat Not to Do as a Beginning Options InvestorHeed these warnings or you, too, could end up accidentally incinerating $5,000 before breakfast.
Jun 17, 2021 by Ellen Simonson Rosenthal and Jim GilliesThe Most Important Rule for Options Investors to KnowIf options come second, what comes first?
Jun 17, 2021 by Ellen Simonson Rosenthal and Jim GilliesOptions for Beginners: Why Patience MattersOptions are short-term strategies, but we use them for long-term results.
May 25, 2021 by Ellen Simonson Rosenthal and Jim GilliesOptions for Beginners: How to Roll Your Position and WhyOptions positions have expiration dates, but what if you want to keep your position going? Analyst Jim Gillies explains how to "roll."
May 25, 2021 by Ellen Simonson Rosenthal and Jim GilliesWhy Should You Use Options in Investing?With options investing, there are always choices -- here are some of the ways you can make covered calls work best for you.
May 23, 2021 by Ellen Simonson Rosenthal and Jim GilliesEverything Options Investors Need to Know About Dividend PoachingOne aspect of options investing newbies need to know about is "dividend poaching." Analyst Jim Gillies explains what it is and how to avoid it.
