Covered calls

Buy-writes on solid companies can replace the income stream that bonds no longer provide. Here are a few ideas. More 

A covered call strategy is perfect for this tortoise of a stock. The generic-drug maker is creeping to new highs without much overhead resistance. More 

Virgin Media has made a slow but steady climb to all-time highs, and there's room to keep marching upward. Get bullish with this year-end options trade. More 

The sky seems to be the limit for travel site Expedia. Ride EXPE's journey to setting higher all-time highs with this covered call trade. More 

Ameriprise Financial is set up to make a move higher by December. Make a move on AMP through this covered call trade. More 

Lumber Liquidators recently set an all-time high, meaning there's nothing standing in its way. This options trade can get you in on the run. More 

You only expect 8% to 10% annual returns on these stalwart blue-chip stocks anyway, so why not sell some calls against them and try to juice those returns? More