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Practical guides on covered call strategies, the wheel strategy, strike selection, roll management, and options income tracking.

Jul 9, 20266 min

How to Track Options Expiration Dates (Never Miss One)

A forgotten expiration is how income sellers get surprised — shares called away, a stock put to you overnight. Here's how to track options expiration dates so every position gets a decision before it ages out.

Jul 7, 20267 min

How to Track Rolled Options Positions (Without Losing Your P&L)

Rolling keeps an income position alive — but it scatters one position across a dozen transactions. Here's how to track rolled options as a single roll chain so your P&L still adds up after the tenth roll.

Jun 28, 20268 min

From Free Screener to Your Watchlist: Turning Ranked Setups Into Income

A ranked list is only useful if it ends in a trade you track. Here's the full workflow — from the free screener to the in-app Opportunity Screener to your watchlist and ledger.

Jun 9, 20267 minUpdated Jun 27

Best Stocks for the Poor Man's Covered Call (PMCC) in 2026 (Ranked & Updated)

The PMCC replaces 100 shares with a deep-ITM LEAPS, so the ideal ticker needs liquid long-dated options and a steady uptrend. Here are the best stocks for the poor man's covered call in 2026.

Jun 4, 20267 minUpdated Jun 27

Best Stocks for the Wheel Strategy in 2026 (Ranked & Updated)

The wheel sells puts, takes assignment, then sells covered calls — so the ideal ticker has to work on both sides. Here are the best stocks for the wheel strategy in 2026 and what to screen for.

Jun 2, 20267 minUpdated Jun 27

Best High-IV Stocks for Covered Calls in 2026 (Ranked & Updated)

High implied volatility means the richest covered call premiums — and the widest swings. Here are the best high-IV stocks for covered calls in 2026 and how to size the risk so the yield is worth it.

Jun 1, 20267 minUpdated Jun 27

Best Stocks Under $50 for Cash-Secured Puts in 2026 (Ranked & Updated)

Cash-secured puts tie up the strike times 100 in collateral — so lower-priced stocks let small accounts run the strategy and stay diversified. Here are the best stocks under $50 for cash-secured puts in 2026.

May 28, 20267 minUpdated Jun 27

Best Stocks for Weekly Covered Calls in 2026 (Ranked & Updated)

Weekly options let you compound premium 4–5 times a month. Here are the best stocks for weekly covered calls in 2026 — the deepest weekly chains — and how to manage the extra gamma risk.

May 25, 20267 minUpdated Jun 27

Best Dividend Stocks for Covered Calls in 2026 (Ranked & Updated)

Dividend payers let you stack two income streams on the same shares — the dividend plus the premium. Here are the best dividend stocks for covered calls in 2026, plus the ex-dividend assignment trap to avoid.

May 21, 20268 minUpdated Jun 27

Best Stocks for Cash-Secured Puts in 2026 (Ranked & Updated)

Not every stock is a good cash-secured put candidate. Here are the five characteristics to screen for — liquidity, IV, price, and support — plus ranked ticker examples (including small-account picks) that fit in 2026.

May 17, 20268 min

Should You Sell Covered Calls Through Earnings?

Selling covered calls through earnings is one of the most divisive questions in income options. Here's a clear framework — close, wait, or sell wide — with the math.

May 15, 20267 minUpdated Jun 9

IV Rank vs IV Percentile: A Premium Seller's Guide

IV rank and IV percentile both tell you whether vol is rich — but they answer different questions. Here's how serious premium sellers use them to time entries.

May 12, 20269 minUpdated Jun 3

The Poor Man's Covered Call (PMCC), Explained

Want covered-call income but can't tie up $40k in shares? The poor man's covered call uses a deep-ITM LEAPS as a stock substitute. Here's how to run it correctly.

May 9, 20269 minUpdated Jun 9

JEPI & QYLD vs Selling Your Own Covered Calls in 2026

JEPI and QYLD promise passive premium income — but the headline yield hides a lot. Here's the honest after-tax, after-effort comparison vs writing your own calls.

May 6, 20269 minUpdated Jun 3

Covered Call Taxes Explained: Wash Sales, Holding Periods & 1099-B

Premium taxation, wash sale rules, and the holding-period trap that can convert long-term gains into short-term ones. The covered call tax guide every premium seller needs.

May 2, 20268 minUpdated Jun 9

Cash-Secured Puts: The Complete 2026 Guide

Cash-secured puts are the other half of the wheel — and a powerful standalone income strategy. Learn the mechanics, the math, and how to size them safely.

Apr 28, 20267 min

7 Mistakes New Covered Call Writers Make (And How to Avoid Them)

Every new covered call writer makes some of these mistakes. From selling through earnings to ignoring delta, here are 7 traps to avoid and how CoverEdge helps you stay disciplined.

Apr 24, 20268 min

CoverEdge vs Option Alpha vs Option Tracker: 2026 Comparison

How does CoverEdge stack up against Option Alpha, spreadsheets, and other trackers? This head-to-head comparison covers features, pricing, and who each tool is best for.

Apr 21, 20266 minUpdated Jun 13

How to Calculate Covered Call Returns: Yield, Breakeven & Max Profit

Before writing a covered call, you should know your annualized yield, breakeven, and max profit. Here are the formulas for each — worked through with real examples.

Apr 17, 20268 minUpdated Jun 9

Rolling Covered Calls: When, Why, and How

Rolling is the most powerful tool in a covered call seller's toolkit — and the most misunderstood. This guide covers when to roll, when not to, and how to track it.

Apr 14, 20266 min

How to Track Options Premium Income Like a Pro

Tracking premium income accurately gets harder as your portfolio grows. Here's how professional premium sellers keep their P&L audit-grade clean.

Apr 7, 20267 minUpdated Jun 3

When Your Covered Call Gets Assigned: A Complete Guide

Assignment is a normal part of selling covered calls. This guide explains exactly what happens, how your P&L is affected, and when assignment is actually the best outcome.

Mar 17, 20266 minUpdated Jun 3

Understanding Theta Decay: How Time Works for Premium Sellers

Every day that passes, an option's time value erodes. For covered call and put sellers, that erosion is income. Here's how theta decay works in your favor.

Mar 10, 20267 min

How to Pick the Right Strike Price for Covered Calls

Delta, buffer, and premium yield all matter when choosing a strike. This guide gives you a repeatable framework for picking the right strike every time.

Mar 3, 20269 minUpdated Jun 27

Best Stocks for Covered Calls in 2026 (Ranked & Updated)

Not every stock makes a good covered call candidate. Here are the tickers — by dividend, weekly options, and high IV — with the liquidity and stability premium sellers look for in 2026.

Feb 24, 202610 minUpdated Jun 9

The Wheel Strategy Explained: A Step-by-Step Walkthrough

The wheel strategy is a systematic approach to selling cash-secured puts, getting assigned, then selling covered calls. This walkthrough covers every step.

Feb 17, 20266 min

Covered Call Tracker vs Spreadsheet: Why Traders Are Switching

Spreadsheets work for your first few trades. But after 10 rolls, 3 assignments, and a dozen expirations, the math breaks. Here's why traders switch to a purpose-built tracker.

Feb 10, 20268 min

What Is a Covered Call? The Complete 2026 Guide

A covered call is one of the most popular income strategies in options trading. This guide explains how it works, when to use it, and what beginners need to know.

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