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Recent Articles by Ellen Simonson Rosenthal

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Jul 22, 2021 by Ellen Simonson Rosenthal, Jim Mueller, CFA, and Jim Gillies

Options for Beginners: How Much Cash Do You Need?

Is it safe to start an options portfolio with $5? What about $500? How much of your total portfolio should options make up?

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Jul 22, 2021 by Ellen Simonson Rosenthal, Jim Mueller, CFA, and Jim Gillies

The Best Options Strategy for Recurring Income

Options have a reputation for inherent riskiness, but in reality they can produce a steady income stream similar to that of dividends.

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Jul 22, 2021 by Ellen Simonson Rosenthal, Jim Mueller, CFA, and Jim Gillies

Are Covered Calls a Good Way to Trim Your Stock Holdings?

If you'd like to sell some shares, can this strategy help you get paid while you wait?

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Jul 22, 2021 by Ellen Simonson Rosenthal, Jim Mueller, CFA, and Jim Gillies

Options for Beginners: How to Pick Your Targets

So you know the strategy you want to use -- now, at which company should you take aim?

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Jul 22, 2021 by Ellen Simonson Rosenthal, Jim Mueller, CFA, and Jim Gillies

Options for Beginners: Choosing the Right Shares for Your Covered Calls

When using this income strategy, which shares make the most sense to pair with your options position?

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Jun 17, 2021 by Ellen Simonson Rosenthal and Jim Gillies

Options for Beginners: How to Think About Diversification

You can achieve success with options by using a single strategy on a single company, if you so desire.

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Jun 17, 2021 by Ellen Simonson Rosenthal and Jim Gillies

What Not to Do as a Beginning Options Investor

Heed these warnings or you, too, could end up accidentally incinerating $5,000 before breakfast.

Jun 17, 2021 by Ellen Simonson Rosenthal and Jim Gillies

Why Winning Can Be the Worst Thing for a Beginning Options Investor

You might end up thinking you can't lose.

Jun 17, 2021 by Ellen Simonson Rosenthal and Jim Gillies

Options Valuation for Beginners

How are options prices set?

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Jun 17, 2021 by Ellen Simonson Rosenthal and Jim Gillies

What the Toronto Blue Jays Can Teach About Options Investing

How do you make it into the Hall of Fame?

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Jun 17, 2021 by Ellen Simonson Rosenthal and Jim Gillies

People Like to Do Things. Options Investing Can Help

It's possible to buy and hold for the long term and still fulfill your desire for action.

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Jun 17, 2021 by Ellen Simonson Rosenthal and Jim Gillies

Why Options Investors Should Avoid Meme Stocks

One word: leverage.

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Jun 17, 2021 by Ellen Simonson Rosenthal and Jim Gillies

Why Valuation Matters in Options Investing

Because it's possible to both be right and lose money.

Jun 16, 2021 by Ellen Simonson Rosenthal

The Most Important Rule for Options Investors to Know

If options come second, what comes first?

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Jun 16, 2021 by Ellen Simonson Rosenthal and Jim Gillies

Options for Beginners: Why Patience Matters

Options are short-term strategies, but we use them for long-term results.

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Jun 16, 2021 by Ellen Simonson Rosenthal and Jim Gillies

Options for Beginners: Valuation First, Strategy Second

It's important to know the underlying company before you choose an options strategy on a stock.

Jun 16, 2021 by Ellen Simonson Rosenthal

Why It's Often Best to Sell Options and Not Buy Them

For one thing, you get paid.

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Jun 24, 2021 by Ellen Simonson Rosenthal and Jim Gillies

Options for Beginners: How to Roll Your Position and Why

Options positions have expiration dates, but what if you want to keep your position going? Analyst Jim Gillies explains how to "roll."

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Jun 24, 2021 by Ellen Simonson Rosenthal and Jim Gillies

Why Should You Use Options in Investing?

With options investing, there are always choices -- here are some of the ways you can make covered calls work best for you.

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Jun 24, 2021 by Ellen Simonson Rosenthal and Jim Gillies

Everything Options Investors Need to Know About Dividend Poaching

One aspect of options investing newbies need to know about is "dividend poaching." Analyst Jim Gillies explains what it is and how to avoid it.

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