📚 Optrader Blog Index
Explore practical articles for Canadian options traders focused on covered calls and cash-secured puts, using ROO %, delta, open interest, earnings timing, sentiment, seasonality, and strategy selection.
⚠️ Disclaimer: This blog is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, tax, or trading advice. Trading involves risk. Always do your own research and consult a licensed professional before making investment decisions.
Top Screener Picks
These articles highlight covered call opportunities based on ROO %, liquidity, delta, sentiment, seasonality, and rule-based screening logic.
Top Canadian Covered Call Screener Results – May 2026 (May 15 Expiry)
Rule-based screening snapshot for the May 2026 expiry, including ROO %, strikes, open interest, delta, Scouter Score, sentiment, and historical performance insights.
Top 10 U.S. Covered Call Screener Results – May 2026 (May 15 Expiry)
Rule-based screening snapshot for the May 2026 expiry, covering U.S. covered call opportunities with ROO %, strikes, open interest, delta, Scouter Score, sentiment, and seasonality data.
🧠 Beginner Guides
Start here if you are newer to covered calls or cash-secured puts. These articles explain the core ideas, common mistakes, account considerations, and basic screening concepts.
The Best Covered Call Stocks for Beginners
Learn what makes a stock beginner-friendly for covered calls, including liquidity, stability, and ease of management.
Top 5 Mistakes Beginners Make When Writing Covered Calls
A practical look at common mistakes that can cost new traders premium, returns, or flexibility.
Guide to Canada Option Trading
An introductory guide to covered calls, cash-secured puts, and the basics of options trading in Canada.
Canadian Options vs. U.S. Options – What Beginners Need to Know
Compare liquidity, taxation, and trading differences between Canadian and U.S. options markets.
Covered Calls vs Cash-Secured Puts: Which Is Better?
A side-by-side guide to when covered calls or CSPs may be more appropriate for your goals.
Can Covered Calls Be Used Inside a TFSA or RRSP?
Understand the account rules and considerations for using covered calls in registered Canadian accounts.
Can You Write Covered Calls on U.S. Stocks in a TFSA?
Review the practical and tax-related considerations when using U.S. stocks for covered calls inside a TFSA.
Can You Write Covered Calls on ETFs in Canada?
Learn the pros, cons, and liquidity considerations of writing covered calls on ETFs in Canada.
What Makes a Great Covered Call Candidate on the TSX?
An accessible guide to evaluating Canadian stocks using ROO %, open interest, delta, and earnings dates.
Importance of Delta in Covered-Call Writing
Learn how delta helps manage assignment risk and improve covered call strike selection.
📊 Advanced Strategy
These articles go deeper into screening, optimization, trade construction, technical indicators, premium decay, rolling, sentiment, and multi-factor decision making.
Find 2%–3% ROO the Smart Way (Without Chasing Junk Premiums)
Use delta, open interest, earnings timing, and sentiment to target stronger monthly ROO setups.
How to Combine MACD and ROO for Smarter Covered Calls
Blend momentum and income metrics to shortlist higher-quality covered call candidates.
What Is ADX? Why It Matters in Covered Call Strategy
Use ADX to measure trend strength and improve timing for covered call setups.
Why Seasonality Still Matters in Monthly Options
Learn how long-term monthly performance data can help with timing and strike selection.
Using ROO (%) to Evaluate Canadian Options
A deeper look at using ROO % to compare income opportunities and risk-adjusted option setups.
Differences Between ROO% and Adjusted ROO%
Understand how adjusted ROO adds context beyond raw premium yield.
How to Use Open Interest & Volume to Confirm a Trade
Learn how option liquidity helps confirm whether a trade is practical and tradable.
Why Open Interest Is a Major Factor in Option Selections
A more focused look at why open interest matters for safer and more efficient option trading.
Importance of News Sentiment in Selecting Covered-Call Options
Use sentiment signals to avoid riskier trades and improve option selection.
How to Use the Scouter Score to Rank Covered Calls (Optrader Feature Deep Dive)
Understand what the Scouter Score measures and how it can help rank candidates more efficiently.
The Truth About Premium Decay: How Theta Works in Covered Calls
Learn how time decay affects premium and how to use expiry choice more strategically.
Dangers of Earnings Dates Before Expiration
Understand how earnings can disrupt otherwise attractive setups and how to screen around that risk.
How to Roll a Covered Call in Canada (With Examples)
Learn when rolling makes sense and how to manage trades when assignment risk changes.
Real Covered Call Trade Walkthrough – Canadian Example
A full start-to-finish example covering screening, entry, premium collection, and post-expiry review.
How to Customize Your Options Screener for Maximum Profitability
Use filters like liquidity, ROO, IV, delta, earnings, and diversification to improve screen quality.
How AI Flags the Best Covered Call Setups (Before You Even Look)
See how AI-style analysis can help identify higher-quality setups before manual review.
📘 General Info
Broader articles, insights, post-analysis reviews, mindset topics, and supporting content that does not fit neatly into the other three sections.
How to Sell Monthly Covered Calls Without Getting Burned
General risk management guidance for avoiding low liquidity, earnings shocks, and weak setups.
Why Weekly Options Are Riskier Than Monthly in Canada
Compare liquidity, volatility, and premium stability between weekly and monthly options.
The Psychology of Selling Options: How to Stay Disciplined
A mindset-focused guide to staying disciplined and consistent when selling options.
Avoiding Overtrading: How Many Covered Calls Should You Really Manage?
A practical guide to portfolio bandwidth, trade sizing, and avoiding over-management.
Options Trading vs Dividend Investing in Canada
Compare two income-oriented approaches and understand how they differ in practice.
Do Covered Call Strategies Shine in Flat Markets?
A broader look at why sideways markets can often suit covered call writing.
The Hidden Risks of Cash-Secured Puts No One Talks About
Explore less obvious risks that can show up when using cash-secured puts as an income strategy.
The Evolution of AI Models to Predict Stock Direction
A broader perspective on how AI models evolved from simpler approaches to more specialized tools.