[Event] Pick your favorite or most-used options strategies!
Unlike the stock market where you can only go one way, the options market offers tons of strategies for different situations!
You may ask yourself: “Which strategy should I use this time?” 🤔
The basics, like long or short calls/puts
Covered call and selling puts — often mentioned by the pros in the community
A time-sensitive 0DTE play
Advanced multi-leg strategies such as vertical, straddle or strangle
...... or other strategies you love!
In fact, our Options Handbook covers even more strategies you might want to explore.
Is the best strategy for the next two months a covered call?
This strategy is really only suitable for stockholders—the kind who hold their positions no matter how much the market drops, ignoring the noise and staying unmoved.
A covered call (also called a stock-collateralized call write) involves holding a basket of stocks while selling call options on that same basket.
Why the next 1–2 months?
Because the tug-of-war around Fed rate cuts is far from over. Looking at four simultaneous dynamics—VIX at new lows, indexes at new highs, Bitcoin starting to slide, and gold hitting new highs—market volatility over the next 1–2 months is being seriously underestimated. While the upcoming CPI print may not change the Fed’s decision to cut rates by 25 bps in September, it will significantly influence the pace of rate cuts for the rest of the year.
It works best in the following scenarios:
Mild uptrend – If the strike price of the covered call is set far enough out, gains are still possible (though option premiums will be lower).
Mild downtrend – Setting a closer strike price can help cushion moderate losses.
Underperformance in strong rallies – Since profits are capped at the strike, you won’t benefit if the stock soars much higher. For example, if XYZ rises past $50, your max profit is locked; further gains to $60 or $100 won’t matter.
However, it’s not the best for major selloff risk – covered calls don’t protect against steep drops. In that case, buying puts might be a better hedge.
👉 You can learn more about covered calls in detail in our Options Handbook (see page 36).
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What’s your favorite or most used options strategy? Why does it stand out to you?
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My favorite strategy is selling put and covered call options. I especially like it when my stock is stuck, as it allows me to collect premiums instead of just waiting.
Sometimes I use straddles around earnings when I don’t know which way the stock will move, but I expect volatility.
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What I like most is its flexibility. In a mild uptrend, I can still capture gains if the strike is set high enough, while in a sideways or slightly down market, the premium cushions losses. Of course, profits are capped in strong rallies, but that’s a fair trade-off for steady income.
With rate cut expectations fueling uncertainty and volatility likely underestimated, I find covered calls especially suitable in the coming months. They provide some downside buffer while keeping me invested—exactly the balance I’m looking for.
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- Sell cash covered puts on stocks that I'm keen to hold.
- Sell covered calls on my holdings.
- Sell naked calls on stocks I don't think will run above my chosen strike price.
- Sell O DTE options occasionally for the last minute premium.
- Sell strangle options on stocks I think will trade within a fixed band.
- Sell short straddle options on stocks with minimal movement.
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Leverage
Options allow one to control a larger position with a smaller amount of capital, potentially amplifying gains.
Flexibility
Options come with various strike prices and expiration dates, enabling one to tailor trading strategies; thereby allowing the shaping of predictable outcomes and management of defined risks.
Risk Management
Options can be used to hedge against potential losses or lock in profits, providing a level of protection. Premiums obtained from selling covered calls or naked calls can help offset losses in times of downturn ❤️ These premiums are an awesome way of generating income too.
Speculation
Options enable you to speculate on price movements without committing to buying or selling the underlying asset. In other words, it gives you a broader range to work with. You don't have to fret over catching the lows and highs like in stock purchases and sales.
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A Covered Call is an options strategy where you own the underlying stock (this is your cover).
Sell a call option on that stock (this is your income)
You are basically saying:
"I believe in this stock long term but I don't expect it to skyrocket in the short term. So while I wait, I will earn a premium."
Covered calls are the dividend of conviction. They reward patience. They turn dormant capital into active income.
For me, Covered Calls is striking a balance between holding and releasing, between belief and pragmatism. This is the essence of what it means to be a thoughtful investor.
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Reasons for Popularity:Income Generation: Traders collect premiums from selling calls, providing immediate cash flow.
Lower Risk: Since you own the underlying stock, the risk of loss from the option sale is mitigated compared to naked calls.
Simplicity: It’s straightforward and often recommended for beginners.
Flexibility: Works in neutral to slightly bullish markets, appealing to a wide range of investors.
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Instead of buying 100 shares (which could cost thousands), I can simply buy a deep ITM call option, which is much cheaper
Just that my upside is capped at spread + premium