Aggiesincebirth said:
$30,000 Millionaire said:
Bob09 said:
So maybe I'm not understanding this completely, but the WWR Nov 5p are currently $1.35. If I was to sell a put I would be given $135. If left in my account plus the additional $365 necessary to purchase the 100 shares, should I be assigned that would have essentially gotten me the shares at $3.65? And if they're not assigned then I would get to keep the $135? I'm ignoring commissions or fees with this question. Thanks in advance.
Yes
I have introduced this concept to my friend and new business parter and he was stunned. Learning how to sell calls and sell puts is eye opening.
His dad leaned a simple lesson on selling calls and has made 10% in a week. Did it as a test on RIG. He is in love. I told him volatility is a hard sword to lay on but great when it is working. Turned $400k into $440k in a week and now has a taste of covered calls. I refuse to teach people anything but covered calls and cash covered puts (selling puts)
I understood covered calls pretty quickly and have done well with them....matter of fact I sold my first CC exactly a year ago thanks to the explanations by the people on this board. I go a little further OTM than some others might go, so my premiums are less, but it still is pretty cool renting out some of my stocks.
Problem is I could never wrap this old brain around the "put" side of trading. No matter how many times people explained it, I just couldn't get the logic. Last week, someone (I think 30K) said that WWR Nov puts seemed like easy money. That, coupled with everyone else's explanation, a light bulb finally went off. I realize the risks, but if I could get premiums and the possibility of owning a stock I probably want anyway, this is another good tool to have.
Would not have been possible without the great people of this board. You guys are awesome.
By the way, I hope everyone has a great and safe 4th of July weekend. Mrs frankm01 and I are taking our yearly trip to visit family in New York (Long Island specifically). For the 2nd year in a row (and since I am retired) we decided to drive again. We'll leave Texas on Tuesday and God willing, get there on Thursday.
Have a great weekend and God Bless you all and God Bless the USA!