Investment Strategy

Pick Quality Stocks

  • Technically strong
  • Time tested stock search engines
  • Implied volatility > 35%
  • Last price between $10-$120
  • Open interest > 25,000 contracts
  • Earnings not announced during the holding period

Buyer

Call: Has the right to buy stock at a certain price
Put: Has the right to sell stock at a certain price

Seller

Call: Has the obligation to sell stock at a certain price
Put: Has the obligation to buy stock at a certain price

Sell OTM call(s) 4 weeks out

Buy stock in 100 share increments

Sell OTM put(s) 4 weeks out

Weekly Option Cycle (example)

Open Date Option Type Expiration
AUG 4 Weekly AUG 29
AUG 11 Weekly AUG 5
AUG 18 Weekly AUG 12
AUG 25 Monthly AUG 19
  • Weekly simple moving average calculated based on the Friday close
  • Market environment determined to be Green, Yellow, or Red
  • Investment Percent
    • Green 75%
    • Yellow 50%
    • Red 0-25%

Market Sectors

  • Common. Services
  • Consumer Discretionary
  • Consumer Staples
  • Energy
  • Financials
  • Healthcare
  • Industrials
  • Materials
  • Real Estate
  • Technology
  • Utilities

This information is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as investment advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results, and all investments carry inherent risk. Consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.