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Covered Call Order in IB TWS OptionTrader

February 2, 2012 by TheRainMaker  
Filed under Stocks & Options Trading Tips

theoptionguru.com Redux of former video in HD and a bit shorter. If you want to know how to input a Covered Call in Interactive Broker’s TWS OptionTrader panel, this is the video for you.

Covered Call Part 1

January 29, 2012 by TheRainMaker  
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I own 200 shares of a stock, can I write covered call options on the stock without exercising them soon?

January 28, 2012 by TheRainMaker  
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Question by Bobby: I own 200 shares of a stock, can I write covered call options on the stock without exercising them soon? I own 200 shares of the stock, and I believe the price will increase substantially from what it is currently. I would like to sell some in-the-money January 2012 call options for [...]

Selling in the money Covered Call options?

November 2, 2011 by TheRainMaker  
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Question by itdaytrader: Selling in the money Covered Call options? Several stocks I follow have got me interested in options. I’ve noticed that several stock call options seem to sell for more then the actual stock is worth. For instance abc company is trading at 30 dollars and the feb 25 call option is currently [...]

When the spot price decreases after I write a covered call is there a point at which I can nearly break even?

October 27, 2011 by TheRainMaker  
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Question by John: When the spot price decreases after I write a covered call is there a point at which I can nearly break even? I’ve been looking at writing a covered call. If I do this and the spot price goes down I will be losing money since my stock is losing value. …

Question about Covered Calls?

October 25, 2011 by TheRainMaker  
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Question by Work Hard, Make Money, Enjoy Life…: Question about Covered Calls? I’ve started learning a bit about options and I have a couple of questions on covered calls. If you buy a stock and write a call that is deep, deep, in the money, you will have downside protection of Stock Price – Option [...]

covered call options?

October 8, 2011 by TheRainMaker  
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Question by tc61380: covered call options? I shorted 3 Jan call options on CAT for 62.50, back when CAT was trading for 59. I received .40 for each option. Now CAT is at around 65, and in the money. My question is this: the original buyer of my option, who bought it for .40, …

Covered Call possible assignment part 2?

October 5, 2011 by TheRainMaker  
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Question by Simon Zussik: Covered Call possible assignment part 2? Hi, again i am asking this question. Bought shares at 28.09 Sold 25 CALL for .54 2 days to expiration date. Market price 27.39 The option holder exercises the right, and buys the shares at 25 and sells them for 27.39. His profit is equal [...]

Covered Calls on Low Priced Stocks?

September 26, 2011 by TheRainMaker  
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Question by Rich D: Covered Calls on Low Priced Stocks? I need some advice on a particular trading strategy involving Covered Calls on very cheap stocks. With a low priced stock like BRLC, (1.05 share), the premium interest is between .10-.30 the past couple weeks. Disregarding the trading costs, that’s about a 10-15% return on [...]

What are the five (5) best companies anywhere in the world to invest in using a covered call strategy?

September 10, 2011 by TheRainMaker  
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Question by smithoos: What are the five (5) best companies anywhere in the world to invest in using a covered call strategy? Am trying to set up a list of 5 “best” investments ( B of A, Intel, GE for example ) that can produce 00 + per month in covered call options. Of course [...]

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