Alan Ellman (The Blue Collar Investor)

In this episode Alan Elman explains why investors may choose to roll out an in‑the‑money covered call—buying to close the expiring option and selling a new one in the next cycle—using a detailed United Therapeutics trade to show how the modest time‑value cost can lock in a favorable cost basis, protect against weekend price risk, and potentially boost annualized returns. He also outlines the calculations that justify the strategy and points viewers to the BlueCollar Investor’s courses, spreadsheets, and books for deeper training.

Let's produce.In this video Alan Elman walks through a 12‑day out‑of‑the‑money covered‑call trade on Nvidia (NVDA), covering the stock’s technical setup, the $1.99 call premium, and the projected 1.07% (annualized >32%) return. He reports that the trade has already generated $398 in premium and remains just above breakeven, leaving the final outcome uncertain as expiration approaches.

informative.In this episode of the BCI Podcast, host Alan Elman walks through a real‑world covered‑call trade on Revolve Group (RVLV), showing how he entered two contracts three days apart, rolled the first in‑the‑money position out and up to a higher strike, and ultimately sold the shares at $63. He breaks down the calculations (including a 9.5% return over 24 days, ≈145% annualized), demonstrates the Trade Management Calculator, and promotes BCI’s educational packages.

In this video, Alan Elman, “the Blue Collar Investor,” breaks down a five‑day covered‑call trade he executed on Kinross Gold Corp. (KGC) from Dec 29, 2025 to Jan 2, 2026, explaining the stock’s strong fundamentals and technicals, the mix of in‑the‑money and out‑of‑the‑money options he sold, and the calculated returns; the trade closed with a net profit of $446 (≈1.61% of the $27,600 position, or 84% annualized) after accounting for a small stock loss. He also points viewers to free covered‑call training and resources available on thebluecollarinvestor.com.

In this video, Alan Elman, the Blue Collar Investor, shares a real-life example of a successful cash-secured put trade involving Kin Ross Gold Corp. (KGC) that generated a significant return in just three and a half trading days, highlighting key technical indicators and market conditions that contributed to the trade's success. He also emphasizes the importance of reviewing percentile returns rather than just dollar amounts while providing insights into option trading strategies for various market environments.

In this video, Alan Elman, also known as the Blue Collar Investor, demonstrates a real-life example of a sample trade involving Alamos Gold Inc. (AGI), where he executed three defensive in-the-money covered call options and one aggressive out-of-the-money call, showcasing the benefits of both strategies under modest implied volatility conditions. He discusses the technical indicators, market trends, and ultimately reveals impressive gains from this five-day trade, emphasizing the importance of aligning trading strategies with individual risk tolerance and market assessments.

In this episode of the BCI Podcast, Alan Elman explains how to generate multiple income streams by utilizing cash-secured put trades, using a real-life example with ZIM Integrated Shipping Services Limited. He highlights various strategies and exit maneuvers that can help exceed the initial maximum return widely assumed in put selling, ultimately aiming to enhance viewers' investment outcomes.

In this video, Alan Elman walks viewers through a real-life example of a 12-day cash-secured put trade on TTM Technologies, showcasing his defensive strategy amid market uncertainty and high implied volatility. He discusses the trade specifics, potential returns, and the importance of crafting trades to align with individual risk tolerances and market assessments.

In this episode of Ask Alan, Alan Elman addresses a viewer's question regarding strike selection after rolling out a portfolio overwriting trade, focusing on the balance between cash flow generation and share retention. He provides insights using a real-life example with Nvidia, demonstrating how to navigate options trading while maintaining investment goals and understanding the impact of option debits on future contracts.

Join Alan Elman, the Blue Collar Investor, as he provides a comprehensive guide on setting up option portfolios through effective stock selection, diversification, and cash allocation strategies. Utilizing six covered call trades, he demonstrates practical tools and calculations to efficiently manage risk and maximize returns in your investment portfolio.

In this episode of BCI Podcast 161, Alan Elman explores the collar strategy by examining a real-life example involving the leveraged ETF Labu, utilizing weekly calls and monthly puts to manage risk and potential returns. He explains the mechanics of the collar strategy and emphasizes the importance of understanding the risks associated with leveraged ETFs, while providing insights to help investors make informed trading decisions.

In this sample trade video, Alan Elman discusses a recent cash-secured put trade involving Royal Gold Inc. (RGLD), executed with a defensive strategy amidst mixed market signals, aiming to generate income while managing risk. The analysis covers the stock's technicals, option details, and potential outcomes, emphasizing the importance of aligning trades with market conditions and personal risk tolerance.