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The Wheel Strategy: How to Generate Triple Income from One Stock
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Total Return: 9% in 3 months ($8.50/share on $94 cost).
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The Wheel Strategy: How to Generate Triple Income from One Stock
CORE INSIGHTS
- The Cycle: The Wheel is a loop: Sell Puts to buy stock → Collect Dividends → Sell Calls to exit → Repeat. It turns a static asset into an income machine.
- Income Stacking: By combining Put Premiums, Call Premiums, and Dividends, you can generate 15-20% annualized yields on boring blue-chip stocks.
- Patience is Key: This is not a get-rich-quick scheme. You must be willing to hold the stock through downturns (“Bag Holding”) until it recovers.
Buy and Hold is great, but it leaves money on the table. The Wheel Strategy monetizes every stage of ownership. You get paid to wait for a dip, paid to hold, and paid to sell.
The Wheel in Action: 3-Step Process
| Phase | Action | Income Source |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Sell Cash-Secured Put | Put Premium |
| Step 2 | Hold Stock | Dividends |
| Step 3 | Sell Covered Call | Call Premium + Gain |
Visualizing the Income Stack
*Figure 1: Return Breakdown. Options income (Green) supercharges the base return.*
Strategic Action Steps
1
Capital Requirements
You need cash for 100 shares. For a $50 stock, keep $5,000 ready. Do not use margin; keep it “Cash-Secured” to survive crashes.
You need cash for 100 shares. For a $50 stock, keep $5,000 ready. Do not use margin; keep it “Cash-Secured” to survive crashes.
2
Strike Selection
Sell Puts at Support (Delta 0.30). Sell Calls at Resistance. This increases the probability of keeping the premium without assignment.
Sell Puts at Support (Delta 0.30). Sell Calls at Resistance. This increases the probability of keeping the premium without assignment.
3
Tax Management
Run the Wheel in a Roth IRA (#10). All short-term gains are tax-free. Doing this in a taxable account is a tax nightmare.
Run the Wheel in a Roth IRA (#10). All short-term gains are tax-free. Doing this in a taxable account is a tax nightmare.
The Bottom Line: Who Should Choose What?
- Choose The Wheel: Active investors wanting 15%+ yield on blue chips.
- Choose Buy & Hold: Passive investors who don’t want to log in weekly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the three sources of income?
1. Put Premiums (paid for waiting). 2. Call Premiums (paid for selling). 3. Dividends (while holding). This triple stream boosts yield.
What is the biggest risk?
Bag Holding. If the stock crashes below your Put strike, you are forced to buy high. Only Wheel stocks you want to own for 5+ years.
How much capital do I need?
Enough to buy 100 shares. For a $50 stock, you need $5,000. Do not use margin.
Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only. Options involve risk. Consult a financial advisor.