Cash-secured puts beat holding cash: 12 of 12 closed trades profitable, 90 of 114 open positions in green. The strategy generates returns while waiting to buy undervalued stocks.
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Cash-secured puts have outperformed holding cash in a recent run of trades tracked by the Value Options Letter, according to podcast hosts Travis and Carlisle. They reported that 12 closed positions on the site have all been successful, and 90 of 114 open positions were in the green as of July 15.
The strategy works by selling a put on a stock the investor wants to own, collecting premium upfront. If the stock stays above the strike price, the seller keeps the premium and can repeat the trade. If the stock falls below the strike, the seller buys it at an effective discount after accounting for the premium collected.
Travis gave a specific example with Amazon. The pair sold a put at $250 and got exercised in June at that level. They collected $308 in premium. Amazon was trading around $256 at the time of the podcast. After assignment, they sold calls on the stock, effectively manufacturing a dividend. “Just because you get exercised on a put does not make it a losing trade,” Travis said. “It’s actually just you’re manufacturing your cheaper entry price into the stock.”
Of the 114 positions open on the site, 90 were in the green. The ones in the red were described as “pretty mild,” the hosts said. The publication promised three to five trade recommendations a week but has delivered more than that, according to Travis.
The hosts noted the approach combines value investing with conservative option strategies including cash-secured puts and covered calls. The 12-for-12 record on closed trades covers the site’s history so far. Past performance does not guarantee future results, they reminded listeners.
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