The Growing Popularity of Covered Call Option Strategy

Join us for a fascinating episode as we welcome Barry Martin, a seasoned expert in covered call option strategy. Barry shares his insights into the growing popularity of covered call writings, discussing how they have surged from $7 billion to $75 billion in just a few years. Whether you're an experienced trader or new to options, this episode offers valuable perspectives on managing risk and generating income through covered calls. Today we discuss... How the popularity of covered option writing has surged in recent years. Barry manages $1.3 billion in option overlay strategies at Sheldon Capital Management. The decline in commission costs and increased options education have contributed to the growing interest in covered call writing. Covered call writing is most beneficial in choppy, sideways markets, slightly up or down, where income generation is a key goal. Barry emphasizes that selling options in low-volatility, low-interest-rate environments is less beneficial. Barry advocates for using defensive, market-leading stocks with significant free cash flow for covered call writing. Covered call writing is misunderstood as risky by some CPAs and advisors due to a lack of education and familiarity with the strategy. Educating oneself, starting with basic strategies like covered calls, and minimizing risk are essential for successful options trading. Today's Panelists: Kirk Chisholm | Innovative Wealth Barbara Friedberg | Barbara Friedberg Personal Finance Phil Weiss | Apprise Wealth Management   Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moneytreepodcast Follow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/money-tree-investing-podcast Follow on Twitter/X: https://x.com/MTIPodcast For more information, visit the show notes at https://moneytreepodcast.com/the-growing-popularity-of-covered-call-option-strategy