Why I Use Covered Calls: Monthly Income, StrategyDescription:
In this video, I break down why I use covered calls as part of my long-term investing strategy—especially inside tax-advantaged accounts like Roth IRAs. Whether you're looking to generate steady monthly income, reduce downside risk, or are open to selling your stocks at a premium, covered calls can be a powerful tool.
🧠 What You'll Learn:
Why covered calls are ideal for long-term holders who want extra income
The basic requirements (100 shares, option approval, etc.)
Why volatile stocks yield better premiums than dividend stocks
My personal method: targeting 0.20 delta strike prices on a monthly timeframe
Risks like being assigned and limiting your upside
💡 Key Takeaway:
If you’re not using a tax-advantaged account, your capital gains are taxable—so consider strategies like this inside an IRA.
📌 Coming Soon:
In a future video, I’ll dive into the Wheel Strategy and selling puts to generate income from cash reserves.
Dividends
Czech Republic: A Dividend HeavenThe Prague Stock Exchange (PSE) PSECZ:PX is characterized by a concentration of mature, dividend-paying companies, particularly in sectors such as energy, banking, and heavy industry. Unlike growth-focused exchanges in the U.S. or Asia, the Czech market offers relatively few stocks with high reinvestment or expansion trajectories.
Preference for Payouts
Over the past two decades, Czech listed companies have consistently distributed a significant share of profits as dividends. This reflects both limited reinvestment opportunities in a relatively saturated domestic market and a shareholder preference for cash returns. For example, CEZ and Komercni banka have maintained payout ratios above 70% in most years.
Structural Support & Tax environment
The Czech Republic provides a structurally supportive environment for dividend-oriented investors. One key advantage is the tax framework. Czech residents are exempt from capital gains tax if they hold an investment for more than three years. This strongly favors long-term investing.
For non-residents, a 15% withholding tax on dividends applies—unless the investor resides in a country outside the EU/EEA that does not have a tax treaty or tax information exchange agreement with the Czech Republic.
Key Dividend-Paying Companies
CEZ (CEZ) PSECZ:CEZ
Industry: Energy (Electricity generation and distribution)
Dividend History (Gross per Share) / Dividend Yield (%)
2020: CZK 34 10.1%
2021: CZK 52 5.8%
2022: CZK 48 18.83%
2023: CZK 145 5.43%
2024: CZK 52 5.9%
Dividend Growth:
2020 to 2021: +52.9%
2021 to 2022: -7.7%
2022 to 2023: +202%
2023 to 2024: -64.1%
Komercni banka (KOMB) PSECZ:KOMB
Industry: Banking and financial services
Dividend History (Gross per Share) / Dividend Yield (%)
2020: CZK 23.9 3.63%
2021: CZK 99.3 10.62%
2022: CZK 60.42 9.22%
2023: CZK 82.7 11.41%
2024: CZK 91.3 10.76%
Dividend Growth:
2020 to 2021: +315.6%
2021 to 2022: -39.2%
2022 to 2023: +36.9%
2023 to 2024: +10.4%
Moneta Money Bank (MONET) PSECZ:MONET
Industry: Banking and financial services
Dividend History (Gross per Share) / Dividend Yield (%)
2020: CZK 0 (dividend suspended)
2021: CZK 3 10.67%
2022: CZK 7 10.53%
2023: CZK 8 12.82%
2024: CZK 9 8.08%
Dividend Growth:
2020 to 2021: N/A
2021 to 2022: +133.3%
2022 to 2023: +14.3%
2023 to 2024: +12.5%
Bitcoin Income: STRK vs IBIT – Dividends, Covered CallsThis video provides a performance breakdown between two Bitcoin-related financial instruments—STRK (Strike) and IBIT—through the lens of passive income generation. I compare traditional buy-and-hold strategies with more active income tactics such as covered calls. Key insights include:
STRK provided the best return YTD (26%) and yielded approximately 1.54% in passive dividends, requiring minimal effort—just buy, hold, and collect.
IBIT, while slightly trailing in growth (13%), is optimized for a covered call strategy, offering an impressive 6% income yield through active options trading.
The analysis highlights the trade-off between simplicity and engagement—STRK is more passive-friendly, while IBIT offers higher yields for those willing to manage options.
This is ideal for tech-savvy investors exploring Bitcoin ETFs and derivative income strategies, weighing convenience versus return potential.
SWDY Chart AnalysisEl Sewedy Electric stock trend rose last period from the support line 76.249 to the resistance line 83.77, then rebounded to reach the support line 79.001, so the general trend was down by 1.04%. The stock rose and broke the first support line at 78.287, to get the second support line at 78.389, then the third support line at 78.650. On the other hand, when the stock rebounded, it broke the first resistance line at 83.505 to reach the second resistance line at 83.097, then the third resistance line at 82.914. This upward trend is due to the acquisition of the majority of the stake in Thomassen Service, which is 60%. This step unlocks expansion into Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
EURUSD I Weekly CLS I KL - OB, Model 1 target - 50% AMD in playHey, Market Warriors, here is another outlook on this instrument
If you’ve been following me, you already know every setup you see is built around a CLS range, a Key Level, Liquidity and a specific execution model.
If you haven't followed me yet, start now.
My trading system is completely mechanical — designed to remove emotions, opinions, and impulsive decisions. No messy diagonal lines. No random drawings. Just clarity, structure, and execution.
🧩 What is CLS?
CLS is real smart money — the combined power of major investment banks and central banks moving over 6.5 trillion dollars a day. Understanding their operations is key to markets.
✅ Understanding the behaviour of CLS allows you to position yourself with the giants during the market manipulations — leading to buying lows and selling highs - cleaner entries, clearer exits, and consistent profits.
🛡️ Models 1 and 2:
From my posts, you can learn two core execution models.
They are the backbone of how I trade and how my students are trained.
📍 Model 1
is right after the manipulation of the CLS candle when CIOD occurs, and we are targeting 50% of the CLS range. H4 CLS ranges supported by HTF go straight to the opposing range.
📍 Model 2
occurs in the specific market sequence when CLS smart money needs to re-accumulate more positions, and we are looking to find a key level around 61.8 fib retracement and target the opposing side of the range.
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ORAS Stock Fundamental AnalysisORAS trend was neutral between the support line 266.851 and the resistance line 291.935, the trend was down by 0.14%. The stock rose, and broke the first support line to reach the second support line 267.905, then the third support line 268.432. It's expected to keep rising till reaching the resistance line 290.144, then 290.671, because of the CBE's decision about cutting the interest rate by 2.25% which will have a positive impact on corporates because according to the current reasons behind the economic activity decreasing interest rate will lead to decreasing the cost of borrowing which will decrease the cost of production and will increase the corporates' profit and their monetary value. On the other side, this will decrease the products' price and individuals will have a higher will to diversify their investment beside increasing their purchasing power as well.
Good PalantirianNoticed recently there is very few NASDAQ:PLTR stock for sale on the market. As a good and kind trader I decide to borrow ad sell couple of NASDAQ:PLTR like a good move to provide liquidity to the market and help other traders to obtain so passionately desired Palantir stock.
Dear Palatirians pls don't get me wrong. I'm not betraying our faith, just need to step back for a while
Next Era trade ideaA company dedicated to clean energy, focusing on solar and wind. With a large market cap and operating throughout Canada and the US, this company has proven itself being able to be profitable and grow. It looks like price has found support at the trend line and its possible we can get a second leg up.
BHP - Leading power in the Copper business!Overview of our analysis for BHP!
BHP Group Limited (BHP) is one of the world’s leading diversified natural resources companies, with operations in minerals, oil, and gas. Headquartered in Australia, BHP is a dominant player in the global commodities market, particularly in iron ore, copper, and coal.
Strong Financial Performance
Revenue Growth: BHP has consistently delivered strong revenue growth, supported by rising commodity prices and operational efficiencies.
Robust Profit Margins: The company's disciplined capital allocation and cost management strategies have enabled it to maintain high profit margins.
Dividend Yield: BHP offers an attractive dividend yield, making it a preferred choice for income-focused investors.
Copper Market Leadership
Strategic Copper Operations: BHP’s Escondida mine in Chile is the world’s largest copper-producing mine, providing significant leverage to the rising demand for copper.
Green Energy Transition: Copper plays a vital role in renewable energy infrastructure and electric vehicles, positioning BHP to benefit from the global energy transition.
Investment in Growth: BHP is actively investing in expanding its copper production, further solidifying its leadership in this critical sector.
Diversified Portfolio and Resilience
Balanced Commodity Exposure: BHP's diversified commodity mix, including iron ore, copper, and metallurgical coal, reduces reliance on any single market, providing stability in volatile conditions.
Long-Term Contracts: The company maintains long-term contracts with key customers, ensuring stable revenue streams.
Operational Excellence: Continuous investments in technology and automation have enhanced operational efficiency and safety.
Sustainability and ESG Commitment
Net Zero Commitment: BHP has set ambitious targets to achieve net-zero operational emissions by 2050.
Sustainable Mining Practices: The company implements innovative technologies to reduce its carbon footprint and water usage.
Community Engagement: BHP is actively involved in community development programs, strengthening its social license to operate.
Entry: 49.63
Target: 73.01
SL: 36.30 - We are currently sitting on strong support zone for the company , which gives us a good heads up for a strong uptrend ahead, the SL is set up on the previous low if we see a huge cooldown in the overall commodity market, but at the current low supply of Copper we beleive that this is just deffensive point to protect the trade.
Buy on Weakness BMRI, relatively close to the Bottom.
BMRI has been in a downtrend for 4 months, with the last breaking through the support level of 5400 (January 14, 2025).
cutloss level at support 4450 (-10%) and Target Price 6000 (upper trend line).
Risk and reward ratio 1 : 2.
Buy on Weakness BMRI 4910.
Omnichart - Dividend pays - 2 - DSL,CCIF,JAAA,BUCK,TBIL,BNDJAAA has been the best stable performer. If you want to take risk and earn higher dividend then the right value for them is when their dividend adjusted performance meets JAAA's dividend adjusted performance. Till then stay in JAAA (Its the Janus Henderson AAA CLO ETF), the other closer alternatives are BUCK and TBIL. JAAA and BUCK provide excess returns over risk free return of TBIL. JAAA seems to outperform BUCK.
For a long term investor who wants to come out of equities during market turning events on a long term basis (lets say monthly chart) the following strategy may be help grow your wealth/ earn income :
Transfer from equities or risky assets into JAAA (or BUCK/TBIL depending on your preference) and another turn on a long term basis like on a monthly chart slowly scale out of JAAA back into the risk assets of choice.
BTC HALVING APRIL 2024! 479497$As we approach the impending halving event in 2024, slated to commence in a month, speculation arises regarding its potential outcomes. Historical data provides insights into recurring patterns, yet uncertainty looms regarding whether past scenarios will manifest once again.
We invite your insights:
Do you foresee growth or a departure from traditional trends towards decline?
Your perspectives are welcomed and valued.
chasing $NLY. Can't help myselfI am buying some NYSE:NLY , even though the stock is very overbought in the short term (see Money Flow Indicator at bottom of chart). I like the breakout through the dotted line connecting the highs from Oct 10 and Nov 17. After breaking through this morning the stock pulled back underneath the dotted line, but has now recaptured the high.
I believe that the macro environment supports the idea that the lows may be in for the mortgage REITs. This one trades at roughly 1x book value, while offering a 14%+ dividend. The timing might not be ideal on short time scale (again, it's overbought) but this is intended to be a long-term hold and I don't want NYSE:NLY to completely get away from me.
FMC - A deep value play for the steel stomach investor The Foxx is back.
After the stellar returns of 2024, and by that I mean triple digits %, the Foxx is back to give out a charity to his followers.
FMC
A deep value agricultural stock with rising inventory and low market demand. But, like the market always does - what goes down - goes up ! the demand is expected to go up in 2026-27 and the invesntory goes down at the same time.
Book value per share is ridiculously close to the price.
The Foxx announces a 10,000 stock position on FMC at an average price of 38.10 as per 10th Feb 2025 830am ET
No lines, no colors, no ATH or no fibonnacci .. Just pure value investing.
Do i sound arrogant ? I do and I am. Because i only give out winners. see my previous ideas and like they say - the rest is history !!
Make money
Foxx
$HSY: A Potential Bargain for Dividend InvestorsThe chocolate giant NYSE:HSY might be approaching a price bottom ahead of Thursday's earnings
The stock of The Hershey Company ( NYSE:HSY ) has now triggered my favorite technical indicator, a Bollinger Bands and RSI oversold signal on a weekly chart (see Chart 1)
This suggests that we might see a price reversal soon if the company effectively addresses its current challenges
Earnings Expectations and Volatility:
The options market anticipates a price movement of approximately +/-3.8% following Thursday's earnings
Recent Price Pressures:
- Surging Cocoa Prices:
Cocoa prices have skyrocketed (see Chart 2), but I believe this might be a bubble ready to burst as such short-term sharp rises are usually not sustainable
- Declining Demand:
There's been a noticeable decrease in sweets consumption, influenced by the rising trend of weight loss medications. I can't imagine that humanity will be deprived of sweets forever 😅
Fundamental Insights:
Chart 3 highlights key financial metrics for NYSE:HSY :
- Market Capitalization: ~$30 billion
- Cash Reserves: Approximately $600 million
- Debt: $5.6 billion, indicating a manageable financial structure for a company of Hershey's stature to weather further market turbulence
- P/E Ratio: Now at 17, which starts to look appealing
- Dividend Yield: At 3.7%, it's particularly attractive for European investors seeking income
Investment Considerations:
Given that this potential reversal signal appears on a weekly chart, expect significant volatility around the earnings announcement
Also the bottoming process can take several months and a capitulation event after earnings could be possible
However, with these signals, an attempt at a price recovery around earnings seems quite probable
I'm banking on this one - LONG @ 24.50I missed this one at the close yesterday and tried to get in after hours at 24.65 but failed. Lucky me- I got in this morning at 24.50 instead. After selling NYSE:NU yesterday I am underrepresented in financials, so I'm in here.
Not the prettiest chart, but it's paying me an almost 4% dividend if I have to wait. I don't expect to have to wait long enough for it to matter, it's just a nice "safety net" in case I have to.
Competing trendlines in play here, but this is is a quick flip, so they are likely not to be significantly influential. Just thought I'd point them out here for the chartists among us.
Per my usual strategy, I'll add to my position at the close on any day it still rates as a “buy” and I will use FPC (first profitable close) to exit any lot on the day it closes at any profit.
As always - this is intended as "edutainment" and my perspective on what I am or would be doing, not a recommendation for you to buy or sell. Act accordingly and invest at your own risk. DYOR and only make investments that make good financial sense for you in your current situation.
On the way to Devidend MomentumThe historical track record indicates that the final dividend share for BBRI typically occurs in March. This presents an opportunity to strategically position our portfolio. We can either aim to capture the dividend payout or capitalize on the potential price pullback that often follows the dividend distribution (At ex-date candle gap). To maximize our entry point, we can wait for BBRI to reach its nearest weekly support level, as it is currently trading close to it and being strong support. This approach allows us to potentially acquire shares at a discounted price, especially considering the current downtrend.