How to Use the Wheel Strategy for Consistent Monthly Income the wheel trade

The Wheel Strategy is one of those methods that sounds too simple to be powerful — until you actually apply it the right way.

You sell a put, get paid.

If assigned, you own the stock at a lower price.

Then you sell a call, and get paid again. Rinse and repeat.

That’s the pitch.

But the real val...

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ZEBRA Options Strategy Explained: Stock-Like Returns Without Buying Stock zebra

If you've ever wanted to capture the upside of owning 100 shares of stock—without tying up thousands in capital or exposing yourself to unlimited downside—the ZEBRA strategy is worth your attention.

ZEBRA stands for Zero Extrinsic Back Ratio.

The name might sound technical, but t

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One Small Tweak That Made My Naked Put Strategy Better put option

I didn’t reinvent my strategy.

I didn’t switch tickers or overhaul my approach.

I made one small adjustment — and it made my naked put trading better in every way.

I’ve always liked selling puts on SPY. For years, I stuck to the textbook approach: sell far out-of-the-money puts, usually around th...

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Why Trade Options Instead of Stocks?

Let me be clear: I’m not anti-stock. I just know better.

If your strategy is limited to buying shares and hoping they go up, you’re playing the market on hard mode.

Stocks are basic — fine for getting started, but not nearly enough if your goal is consistent, sustainable income.

Here’s exactly wh...

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What Is the Real Edge in Options Trading? A Practical Guide for Premium Sellers implied volatility

What Is the Real Edge in Options Trading?

Let’s cut through the noise.

There are a lot of strategies, signals, and setups out there. Most traders bounce between them looking for the thing that will finally make options trading click.

But the traders who last — and actually make consistent money —...

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Poor Man’s Covered Strangle: A Low-Capital Options Strategy poor mans covered strangle

Covered strangles are income beasts, but they can tie up serious capital.

Want the same cash flow with a fraction of the cost?

Enter the poor man’s covered strangle—a synthetic twist that’s been a go-to in my arsenal. I’ve navigated its wins and pitfalls, so let’s break it down: what it is, why it...

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What Is a Covered Call & How Do I Trade It? covered call

If you're new to options trading or looking to enhance your stock positions, a covered call is one of the most beginner-friendly strategies to explore.

This approach allows you to generate income, reduce your cost basis, and increase your probability of profit—all while maintaining a bullish outloo...

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