Ep68 - How Covered Calls Can Work Great in Trending Markets

In this episode, Dan explains how covered calls and cash-secured puts can still work in trending markets if traders understand when to roll, when to close and how to plan before the trade is ever entered. Using examples from Build Consistent Wealth With Options, he breaks down how support, resistance, premium, market regime and trader psychology all factor into managing wheel trades when the stock moves farther than expected.

Key Topics

• Covered calls in trending markets
• Rolling vs. closing a trade
• Skate objective vs. trade objective
• Using support and resistance for roll decisions
• Planning management before entry
• Analyst downgrades and changed outlooks
• Trade cycles and wheel cogs
• Reference dependence in trading decisions
• Negative scalping and option premium
• Volatility as an asset class

Key Takeaways

• Rolling should be part of the plan before the initial option is sold.
• A roll only makes sense if the new strike, premium and market setup still fit the original thesis.
• Additional support or resistance can guide the next strike.
• New fundamental or technical information may justify closing instead of rolling.
• Traders can get anchored to old strike prices, even when those prices no longer matter.
• Wheel traders are not just trading stock; they are also trading volatility.

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Disclosure:

Options involve risk and are not suitable for all investors. Prior to buying or selling an option, investors must read Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options (ODD), which can be found at https://www.theocc.com/company-information/documents-and-archives/options-disclosure-document

Don’t trade with money you are not prepared to lose. Anything discussed on this show is intended to be generalized information and not intended to be a recommendation to buy or sell any security. The host and guests are not familiar with listeners’ specific situations. For trading information relevant to your specific needs, speak with a licensed broker or advisor.

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