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Building an Options Portfolio

Building an Options Portfolio

Learn how to construct a diversified options portfolio that balances income, risk management, and growth. Explore proven strategies like iron condors, covered calls, cash-secured puts, and spreads to optimize returns while mitigating market volatility. Perfect for traders looking to scale, hedge, or generate consistent cash flow.

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After the Fed Cut: An Options Income Playbook

After the Fed’s latest rate cut, stocks sit near highs while the VIX drifts in the mid-teens. In this article, I walk through a practical options income framework, using LEAPS, the Wheel, and defined-risk spreads, designed to navigate high prices, fading volatility, and an uncertain policy path with disciplined position sizing and repeatable trades.

📚 Educational Corner: JNJ Deep‐Dive - Wealth Without Shares: Small Dogs

How a capital‐efficient PMCC beat the stock on a per‐dollar basis, and why the Small Dogs portfolio makes the ride smoother.

📚 Educational Corner: Poor Man’s Covered Call Ladder Strategy

Poor Man’s Covered Call Ladder Strategy Explained

Building a Recession-Resistant Portfolio with Poor Man’s Covered Calls

Reduce Drawdowns and Create Monthly Yield in Uncertain Economic Cycles

How to Build a Dividend Aristocrats Portfolio Using a Poor Man’s Covered Call Strategy

Maximizing Income with Minimal Capital: A Smarter Approach to Dividend Aristocrats

📚 Educational Corner: Options Deep Dive

🎓 Topic of the Week: Beyond 60/40: Enhancing Portfolios with Options-Based Strategies

Trading for a Paycheck: Building a Monthly Options Income Portfolio

How to Structure a Portfolio That Produces Consistent Cash Flow