Tracking the wheel strategy in real-time: trades, income, and lessons learned
With $1.55M to deploy and SCHD at all-time highs: buy back in now, or get paid to wait for a pullback? Walking through the decision in real time.
Both SCHD and VTI assigned in the same month. Now sitting on $1.95M in cash, earning money market interest while planning re-entry.
SCHD is up 13%. I'm up 5.5%. Here's why I'm not changing my strategy — and why total return isn't my game.
Is selling covered calls on SCHD just picking up pennies? A look at tail risk, the Tasty Trade philosophy, and why income investing isn't the same as premium selling.
Low volatility, thin premiums, and a reminder to stick to the plan. Plus: don't sell covered calls for $0.05.
Collecting quarterly dividends, closing puts early for 50% profit, and transitioning back into shares.
A quieter month after January's fireworks. Low volatility, no dividends, and a reminder that consistency beats intensity.
An exceptional month with elevated volatility driving strong premium income. The wheel delivers when markets get nervous.