The #1 question I get asked by far is some variation of "wtf are options and how can I use them to generate cashflow too?"

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As you can imagine, that's a really tough question to answer!

 

I've been selling options since 2013, and I've only managed to achieve some level of consistency since 2018.

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Anyway, I'm going to try to answer this question by showing you weekly updates into my real portfolio.

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One thing I can't stand about options channels or accounts is they either make them sound super complicated or promise unrealistic gains that come with way too much risk.

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I'm here to demystify options and give you a realistic view of how they can be used responsibly to complement a portfolio, and in fact provide some cushion when markets are down.

 

(As I write this the S&P 500 has fallen into a bear market, down 20% for the year - while my options positions are up 10% annualised).

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I can't promise that it will make sense, especially if you have never heard of options before. But I'll try to make it as accessible as I can - and if nothing else you can follow along on my journey and enjoy both the wins and losses (hopefully not too many of those!).

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The newsletter gets sent out on Sundays and sometimes gets sent to the "promotions" folder within Gmail. If you don't see the newsletter, check there!

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Replies will also be enabled in the newsletter - you can reply to any email with a question and I will try to answer them in a later issue.

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Note: options can be riskier than stocks & ETFs. You should not sign up for this newsletter if you are uncomfortable with that statement. Nothing in the newsletter should be taken as financial advice - it is how I manage my own portfolio according to my own risk tolerance, and is for education purposes only.