If an underlying stock does not move far enough to make your straddle profitable after an earnings announcement, you have two alternatives for exiting the position.

Looking for a way to bring in income while protecting yourself against a market downturn? Then here's the strategy for you.

Covered calls typically require you to buy at least 100 shares of stock to sell a single call contract. Find out how to get the benefits of selling a covered call without a large capital investment.

Risk-reducing strategy make this unusual type of spread trade worth investigating.

Trading covered calls on LEAPs affords you the advantages of both strategies, but you need to also be aware of the risks involved. Learn the benefits and risks here.