Introduction the quest for high return and low risk -- The dividend portfolio, an overview -- Managing and reducing risk with options -- The advantage of the covered call -- Downside protection, the insurance put -- The collar : removing all of the risk -- Rolling the stock positions : turning 4% into 12% -- Examples of the basic strategy -- Modification : the installment collar approach -- Expanding into the ratio write dividend collar -- More expansion, creating the variable ratio write dividend collar -- Modifying the strategy with synthetic stock positions -- Epilogue : the great value in patience

"An advanced strategic approach using options to reduce market risks while augmenting dividend income,Options for Risk Free Portfolios moves beyond the basics of stocks and options. It shows how the three major segments (stocks, dividends, and options) are drawn together into a single and effective strategy to maximize income while eliminating market risk. The concept is that by rolling into stock positions right before ex-date by opening a collar, and then closing out or exercising right afterwards, the stock's stated dividend rate is annualized at 300% of the stated annual yield (for example, three stocks each yielding a 4% quarterly dividend yield 12% per year because dividends are earned monthly instead of quarterly). At the same time, downside risk is eliminated with the long put, and that put is paid for with the income from the short call."--Publisher's website