Covered call writing allows advisors to build stock portfolios with a back-up plan
On the return side, an all-equities portfolio has merit; on the risk side, it is an open question
This strategy has a significant correlation with the U.S. presidential election cycle
This strategy has a significant correlation with the U.S. presidential election cycle
Transferring future pension income into an IPP or a LIRA can be a very risky undertaking
Although the strategy reduced risk and added returns in the 2000-03 bear market, it had a negative impact when markets rose
A “balanced” portfolio within one asset class does not take the place of a truly balanced mix of equity, income and cash holdings
Achieving synergies between assets in a portfolio is the only way to ensure solid returns
This income strategy works well because interest rates are not the only determining factor in its success
It is critical for options traders to keep their eye on the ball — from the inception until the very end of every position they take in the market — or they can be exposed to far greater risk than they intend. Let’s consider the example of an options trader we’ll call Mr. S.He bought […]