Gordon Scott has been an active investor and technical analyst or 20+ years. He is a Chartered Market Technician (CMT). Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, coordinated, and ...

High yields are one of the main attractions for investors pouring billions of dollars into exchange-traded funds that use options to generate extra income. Among the most popular of these funds are ...

Covered bonds are a type of debt security issued by financial institutions and backed by a pool of high-quality assets, such as mortgages or public-sector loans. This means that investors are ...

Selling covered calls is an income-generating strategy that you can use to increase your returns on stock holdings. It’s also a strategy to use to buffer your losses if you believe the market will ...

Covered puts involve holding a short position in a stock while also holding the corresponding number of shares, whereas cash secured puts involve selling put options backed by enough cash to purchase ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, coordinated, and directed ...

Covered-call strategies can be an income investors’ best friend. Whether the broader stock market goes up, down or merely grinds sideways, selling covered calls pays. Fortunately, we can buy ...

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Covered California's open enrollment begins Nov. 1, and now the new higher-priced healthcare plans under the state's Affordable Care Act marketplace are available for people to see. A mid-30s ...