Selling

Selling options is where many traders find consistent income – you collect premium upfront in exchange for taking on obligations. When you sell an option, whether it’s a put or a call, you’re taking what’s known as a “short” position. This means you’ve written the contract and have obligations to fulfill if the buyer exercises … Read more

Buying

Buying options is how most traders begin their options journey – you pay a premium upfront to acquire rights without obligations. When you buy an option, whether it’s a put or a call, you’re taking what’s known as a “long” position. This means you own the contract and have the right to exercise it, but … Read more

Call Options

Call options are financial contracts that give the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to buy 100 shares of an underlying stock at a predetermined price (the strike price) by a specific date (the expiration date). Think of a call option like a reservation – just as you might come up with a deposit … Read more

Put Options

Put options are financial contracts that give the buyer the right, but not the obligation, to sell 100 shares of an underlying stock at a predetermined price (the strike price) by a specific date (the expiration date). Think of a put option as an insurance policy – just as you might buy insurance to protect … Read more

The Wheel Strategy

The Wheel Strategy is a systematic approach to options trading that combines cash secured puts and covered calls to generate consistent income. This strategy gets its name from the cyclical nature of alternating between selling puts and calls, creating a “wheel” of continuous premium collection. By selling options on stocks you’re willing to own at … Read more

Covered Calls

Covered calls are one of the most popular options strategies for generating income from stocks you already own. When you sell a covered call, you collect an immediate premium in exchange for the obligation to sell your shares at a predetermined price (the strike price) if the option is exercised. The “covered” aspect means you … Read more

Cash Secured Puts

Cash secured puts are a conservative options strategy that generates income while potentially allowing you to purchase stocks at a discount. When you sell a cash secured put, you collect an immediate premium in exchange for the obligation to buy 100 shares of a stock at a predetermined price (the strike price) if the option … Read more

UnitedHealth Group – UNH

UnitedHealth Group is one of America’s largest and most diversified healthcare companies, operating through two distinct business segments: UnitedHealthcare, which provides health insurance coverage and benefits services, and Optum, which delivers information and technology-enabled health services including pharmacy benefits, care delivery, and healthcare analytics.Founded in 1977 and headquartered in Minnesota, UnitedHealth Group serves millions of … Read more

Kraft Heinz Company – KHC

The Kraft Heinz Company is one of the world’s largest food and beverage companies, formed through the 2015 merger of Kraft Foods and H.J. Heinz Company. The company owns an extensive portfolio of iconic brands including Kraft, Heinz, Oscar Mayer, Philadelphia cream cheese, Velveeta, Jell-O, Planters, and many others that are staples in households across … Read more

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services – ZIM

ZIM Integrated Shipping Services is an Israeli international cargo shipping company that operates a global container shipping business. The company provides seaborne transportation and logistics services, moving cargo across major trade routes with a particular focus on niche markets and specialized trades.Founded in 1945, ZIM operates a modern fleet of container vessels and offers door-to-door … Read more