A synthetic covered call is an options strategy that replicates the risk and reward profile of a traditional covered call but with a much lower capital requirement. It is created by selling an in-the-money (ITM) put option instead of owning 100 shares of stock and selling a call option. This strategy profits from premium income and is capital-efficient, but…
Margin investing is a strategy where an investor borrows money from a brokerage to purchase more securities than they could with cash alone. This leverage can amplify both potential gains and losses, as the investor must repay the loan plus interest. The securities in the account are often used as collateral for the loan. How it works Key considerations
A covered call ETF is an exchange-traded fund that generates income by selling call options on the stocks it owns, a strategy also known as “buy-write”. This approach provides investors with a hands-off way to earn income from options premiums, which are typically distributed to shareholders on a regular basis, but it also limits the ETF’s potential for large…
A DRIP, or Dividend Reinvestment Plan, is a program that automatically uses your cash dividends to buy more shares of the same stock, or fractional shares, without paying a commission. This allows investors to compound their returns over time by increasing their ownership in a company, potentially through share discounts offered by some plans. The term “drip plan” is often used interchangeably with…
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