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Dr. Ellman is president of The Blue Collar Investor Corp., and author of bestselling books on covered call writing and selling puts. His 4th book, Stock Investing for Students, is now required reading at several colleges. He has also produced several video courses and published hundreds of articles and videos on this subject. Alan has been a frequent guest on financial forums such as the Options Industry Council's Wide World of Options and The Money Answers Radio program. He is also a national speaker for The Money Show, the Options Industry Council and the American Association of Individual Investors. Alan has also completed the Series 65-Investment Advisor Rep requirements.
Alan's Articles
An understanding of covered-call writing must include debunking the myths associated with this strategy. When certain concepts are repeated often enough, they become accepted as truths whether they are accurate or false, explains Alan Ellman of The Blue Collar Investor.
Alan Ellman
OPTIONS
The main reason for the early exercise of our covered call writing options relates to corporate dividends, states Alan Ellman of The Blue Collar Investor.
Alan Ellman
OPTIONS
This video explains how to manage earnings when using the wheel strategy, states Alan Ellman of The Blue Collar Investor.
Alan Ellman
OPTIONS
Tickers: ETSY
This video explains how delta factors into our strike price selection, states Alan Ellman of The Blue Collar Investor.
Alan Ellman
OPTIONS
Tickers: AMD
Alan's Videos
Our buy-and-hold portfolios in non-sheltered accounts are generating 8-10% per year. Can we increase these yields by selling stock options while, at the same time, dramatically decreasing the probability of our shares being sold to avoid potential tax implications? The answer is a resounding yes. Portfolio Overwriting is a strategy that can benefit millions of investors seeking to enhance portfolio returns using a low-risk covered call writing-like strategy.
Alan Ellman
OPTIONS
30:17
Our buy-and-hold portfolios in non-sheltered accounts are generating 8-10% per year. Can we increase these yields by selling stock options while, at the same time, dramatically decreasing the probability of our shares being sold to avoid potential tax implications? The answer is a resounding yes. Portfolio Overwriting is a strategy that can benefit millions of investors seeking to enhance portfolio returns using a low-risk covered call writing-like strategy.
Alan Ellman
STOCKS
32:53
In this session, Alan will use a real-life example with a $100k ETF Select Sector SPDR portfolio. Covered call writing is a low-risk option-selling strategy that generates weekly or monthly cash flow. This presentation will demonstrate how to implement this strategy using a database of only 11 exchange-traded funds for a one-month option contract cycle. These are real-life trades taken directly from one of Dr. Ellman's portfolios with screenshots verifying each trade. A final monthly contract result compared to the performance of the S&P 500 will be calculated. How to establish a covered call writing portfolio What is the role of diversification? What is the role of cash allocation? Calculating initial returns Analyzing each trade in the monthly contract Final results and next steps BCI Package: Our Best and most Comprehensive Investment package
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Alan Ellman
OPTIONS
31:52
Creating 84% probability successful trades for covered call writing and selling cash-secured puts. This presentation will detail how to use implied volatility stats, standard deviation bell curves and conversion formulas to establish projected high and low ranges for price movement of a security over the life of an option contract. These formulas will allow us to create 84% probability of success trades where share price is highly unlikely to fall below the breakeven price point or above the out-of-the-money call strike where share retention is a critical aspect of our strategy. While there is inherent risk in all strategies that seek to beat risk-free returns (Treasuries, for example), the strategies discussed in this webinar will be ultra-low-risk and appropriate for most retail investors.
Alan Ellman
OPTIONS
48:03
Alan's Courses
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Alan's Books
Alan Ellman
Selling Cash-Secured Puts: Investing to Generate Monthly Cash Flow
Using stocks and stock options to develop a low-risk, wealth-building strategy for retail investors. Selling puts is a strategy similar to, but not precisely the same as, covered call writing. Mastering either strategy is a huge opportunity for retail investors to secure our financial futures. Mastering both will allow us focus in on the best investment choices depending on market conditions and personal risk tolerance
Alan Ellman
Complete Encyclopedia for Covered Call Writing "Classic Edition"
Alan Ellman’s Encyclopedia for Covered Call Writing covers option trading basics, stock fundamental and technical analysis, exit strategies, investment basics, option calculations and much more.
Alan Ellman
Stock Investing For Students - A Plan to Get Rich Slowly and Retire Young
Self-investing starting at a young age can ensure a successful financial future and an early and comfortable retirement.