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Small fictional portfolios that test an options position against cash reserves, retirement accounts, tax records, concentration and hedge size.
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Worked examples use fictional figures.
- Four Small Put Positions Can Become One Large Sector BetA $100,000 example shows how several modest cash-secured puts can create a concentrated sector position when assignment arrives together.10 min read
- Options Premium Must Clear the Debt Hurdle FirstA $20,000 example shows how debt interest changes the capital-allocation threshold for cash-secured puts before assignment and tax.11 min read
- Emergency Cash Should Not Double as Put CollateralA worked example shows why emergency savings and cash-secured-put collateral need separate jobs before assignment risk enters the account.10 min read
- A Retirement-Income Test for Options PremiumA covered-call example shows how to judge options premium beside total return, assignment, spending needs and tax treatment.10 min read
Size the position against the cash behind it
Weigh capital required, breakeven and assignment risk against your own account before you commit cash.