Options Trading Blog

Browse 140+ articles on options trading strategies, covered calls, cash-secured puts, credit spreads, and income investing from Cash Flow University's professional traders.

Why This Isn’t the Dot‑Com Bubble

By Cash Flow University · · 7 min read

I break down five concrete differences between the AI boom and the 2000 dot‑com bubble — four favor today, one is a real risk to watch.

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Space Stocks Without the Science Fiction

By Cash Flow University · · 10 min read

I strip the hype from space investing and show how to find companies turning orbital infrastructure into repeatable cash flow — with concrete metrics and a simple checklist.

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5 Options Trading Mistakes Costing Retail Traders

By Cash Flow University · · 9 min read

I expose the five repeatable mistakes retail options traders make in 2026—and the precise 5-step process I use to stop bleeding P&L and generate consistent cash flow.

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The $696 Covered Call That Taught Me

By Cash Flow University · · 7 min read

I lost $696 on a covered call on IBIT in November 2025. The trade taught three rules I now enforce: structure to the asset, calendar awareness, and defined exits.

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Put Credit Spread Playbook for Cash Flow

By Cash Flow University · · 7 min read

I lay out a 5-step, defined-risk put credit spread playbook with real numbers, exact entries/exits, and management rules for reliable cash flow.

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Covered Calls 2026: Weekly Income on Stocks You Own

By Cash Flow University · · 9 min read

I show how I generate weekly cash from stocks I already own using covered calls, with step-by-step rules, real examples, and risk controls for 2026 markets.

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Cash Secured Puts: Get Paid to Wait

By Cash Flow University · · 7 min read

I show a repeatable cash-secured put process that pays you while you wait to buy stocks you actually want — with concrete numbers and simple rules.

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Position Sizing That Keeps Options Traders Alive

By Cash Flow University · · 8 min read

I show how a strict 2% position-sizing rule limits drawdowns, removes emotion, and lets options strategies compound while keeping your account intact.

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Implied Volatility: The One Number Options Traders Must Know

By Cash Flow University · · 6 min read

I explain implied volatility, IV crush, and a simple IV-percentile filter that shifts the edge to sellers and builds repeatable options income.

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Theta Decay: Make Time Your Edge in Options

By Cash Flow University · · 6 min read

I show how to flip theta decay into cash flow with cash‑secured puts, covered calls, and put credit spreads—plus the 45/21 rule and real numbers.

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Implied Volatility 2026: The One Number That Matters

By Cash Flow University · · 7 min read

Implied volatility drives your option pricing and your P&L—learn how to read it, avoid IV crush, and sell premium with defined risk for consistent cash flow.

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Long Call Options: When It Works—and When It Doesn’t

By Cash Flow University · · 6 min read

I break down exactly when a long call belongs in your playbook, how to size it, and the mistakes that turn smart asymmetry into weekly lottery tickets.

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Iron Condors in 2026: Cash Flow from Chop

By Cash Flow University · · 9 min read

I show exactly how I build and manage iron condors in 2026—entries, exits, risk rules, and real SPY numbers—to turn sideways markets into consistent premium.

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How to Read a Stock Chart for Options Trading: The 6 Levels That Actually Matter

By Cash Flow University · · 7 min read

The 6 chart levels I use to structure high‑probability options trades—trend, zones, MAs, volume, IV vs HV, and the implied move filter.

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Call Credit Spread Strategy: How to Generate Income in a Bearish to Neutral Market

By Cash Flow University · · 7 min read

I show exactly how I sell call credit spreads—strike selection, timing, credits, and exits—to generate consistent income in bearish to neutral markets.

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Covered Calls in 2026: My Weekly Income System

By Cash Flow University · · 11 min read

How I sell covered calls in 2026—my strike, expiration, filtering rules, and trade management—to generate weekly cash flow on stocks I already own.

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Put Credit Spreads: My Defined-Risk Cash Flow Playbook

By Cash Flow University · · 10 min read

I break down the put credit spread—setup, strikes, risk, and management—with a real SPY example and rules I use for consistent, defined-risk cash flow.

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$500 Options Trading Playbook for 2026

By Cash Flow University · · 9 min read

My $500 options starter plan: brokers, cash‑secured puts or credit spreads, 30–45 DTE, disciplined sizing, and reinvested premiums that compound without blowups.

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Trading Alone vs Community: 6 Hard Truths

By Cash Flow University · · 11 min read

Solo trading feels smart—until it drains your account. I reveal six hard truths and the math behind why a pro community compresses your timeline.

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AI in Options Trading 2026: What Works, What Doesn’t

By Cash Flow University · · 12 min read

I break down what AI can and can’t do for options traders in 2026, the tools worth using, and the human rules that still drive consistent profits.

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Puts vs Covered Calls: The 2026 Income Playbook

By Cash Flow University · · 6 min read

Cash-secured puts and covered calls aren’t interchangeable. Here’s exactly when to use each one in 2026, with concrete rules, examples, and risk controls.

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Small Account Options in 2026: My Playbook

By Cash Flow University · · 12 min read

My step-by-step process, strategies, and sizing rules to trade options with $5k–$25k and target consistent, realistic returns without blowing up.

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Options Trading for Beginners: A Practical Playbook

By Cash Flow University · · 12 min read

I break down calls, puts, pricing, risk rules, and broker setup—everything you need to place your first options trade with discipline and confidence.

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Most Used Options Strategies That Actually Work

By Cash Flow University · · 8 min read

The 8 most popular options strategies retail traders use, ranked by real-world success rate — and exactly how to execute the three that actually build consistent income.

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Credit Spreads for Beginners: Defined-Risk Income

By Cash Flow University · · 7 min read

I show how bull put and bear call credit spreads collect premium with defined risk, plus my strike, sizing, entries, exits, and management rules.

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Why I'm Bullish On Tesla

By Cash Flow University · · 4 min read

Five trillion-dollar catalysts, one operating system, a 2027 horizon — here's the full Tesla thesis and exactly how I'm trading it.

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The Wheel Strategy: The 5 Stocks To Get Started With

By Cash Flow University · · 5 min read

The wheel strategy is the foundation of how we generate income at CFU. Here are the 5 stocks I recommend to get started — each chosen for liquidity, capital efficiency, and premium potential.

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How to Build a Repeatable Options Trading Strategy (5-Step Framework)

By Cash Flow University · · 10 min read

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Is Options Trading Worth It? An Honest Answer for Retail Traders

By Cash Flow University · · 5 min read

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Options Trading Guide #2: Get Paid to Buy Stocks at a Discount

By Cash Flow University · · 13 min read

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