What is the stock replacement strategy? The stock replacement strategy involves taking long positions in deep-in-the-money call options in stock that you would otherwise own. It works best with stocks that you want to hold for the intermediate to long-term,… Continue Reading
This article, bear put spreads explained, does just that. We’ll take a look at some examples of bear put spreads, understand how they work, the risks and rewards, and under what kinds of circumstances they work the best. A bear… Continue Reading
In this article we look at some bull call spread examples as a way to understand how the bull call spread works and what are the best circumstances for using them. This article explains some basic concepts of how to… Continue Reading
Understanding implied volatility of options is something all options investors and traders will need. Volatility is an important measure for options traders because it is the volatility that gives opportunities for profit. When you are looking to open an options position,… Continue Reading
In an earlier article, we looked at selling covered call options. In this article, we will be looking at how to sell naked calls. Selling naked call options means selling someone else, a buyer the right to buy from you… Continue Reading
Welcome to selling covered calls explained. Of all the options strategies an investor and trader can use, selling or writing covered calls probably carries the lowest risk. At the same time, selling covered calls is a straightforward way to use… Continue Reading
Sometimes, in discussions about investing with friends and acquaintances, I am stunned at how so many people have strange and negative attitudes towards stock options. To try and rehabilitate options from the bad rap they have been getting, here is… Continue Reading
If you are new to the realm of stock investing and starting out with modest sums to invest, most likely you have heard of ETFs or Exchange Traded Funds. You have probably learned that ETFs are an easy and accessible… Continue Reading
Have you been looking for some thrifty ideas for saving money? Some of these you may already be doing, some may be more or less suitable depending on your circumstances, some may be seen by your friends and family as a… Continue Reading
What is the best investment strategy for retirement? There is a tried and tested answer to this question. The generally accepted wisdom is that you should hold the percentage of bonds in your portfolio that matches your age in years.… Continue Reading
What is crowdfunding for real estate? Everyone has heard about GoFundMe. Most of us understand that people go online to raise money for some cause or other, often a charitable or a worthy one. Some people also raise money for… Continue Reading
At some point, as you build your investment portfolio of stocks and bonds, you will likely reach a time when you think about how to start in real estate investment. Stocks, bonds, and other asset classes are typically only available… Continue Reading
What is the average cost of a financial advisor? There is a simple four-part answer to this question. A registered or certified financial advisor will usually charge you an annual fee of around 1% of the value of your assets… Continue Reading
Are you in over your head and have you been wondering what is the quickest way to get out of debt? Let’s assume for starters that you are not thinking of dropping everything and taking on a new identity. Let’s say… Continue Reading
Have you been looking for recommended debt relief programs? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Seeking debt relief assistance is not something anyone does lightly but sometimes it is unavoidable. If you’ve already decided you need to contact a… Continue Reading