Looking for a way to generate income or increase your returns? You might consider writing covered calls. Ed Modla from the OCC along with Fidelity's Andrew Rakowski will cover the basics including why people write covered calls, risks and how to choose a strike price and expiration that fits your needs.
39 minOptions trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all investors. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk. Before trading options, please read Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options. Supporting documentation for any claims, if applicable, will be furnished upon request.
OCC and Fidelity Investments are independent entities and are not legally affiliated.
There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, and collars, as compared with a single option trade.