For options traders, the covered call is one of the core strategies for generating income, but there are many details to consider before opening a position. Former floor trader, Ken Keating of the Options Clearing Corporation (OCC), provides a detailed overview of the covered call strategy, including basics of the trade as well as planning and position management.

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