The best way to provide income in today's markets while reducing risks
Below you will the CIP options portfolio performance against a few traditional equity/fixed income funds.
Trapping Value [TV]: I have been writing on Seeking Alpha since 2017 and started the Conservative Income Portfolio marketplace service on September 30, 2020. I operate a primarily options-based low beta portfolio for the marketplace service. The portfolio is suitable for investors who want reliable income with the lowest volatility, with the aim to produce 7%-9% annual yields. While the portfolio is mainly composed of options, nothing is off limits, sector wise or security type. Each position within the portfolio, including hedges and long positions are tracked transparently.
Preferred Stock Trader [PST] I have been writing on Seeking Alpha since 2016. I partnered with the Conservative Income Portfolio starting September 19, 2022, prior to which I worked for several years at another marketplace service on this platform. My guidance and expertise over the years earned me a fanbase among the fixed income crowd. Nothing in the fixed income spectrum is beyond my purview, and I aim to offer something for every type of investor, Conservative or Aggressive. Undervalued securities, building a bond ladder, pinned to par securities and ETF rebalancing opportunities, undervalued IPOs, preferred stocks/baby bond swaps, identifying mispriced securities, nothing is off limits for the two Portfolios I run. Using my over three decades of experience and proprietary software, the fixed income portfolio aims to generate more than 12% annual returns.
Give this service a try to see if the Fixed Income and Options Expertise help you achieve your investment goals!
I joined in 2021; as I was looking to educate myself on fixed income, covered calls for income generation and this group is up front/honest and ethical. They provide solid analysis and have several core values I identify with such as preservation of principal, don’t risk a little for a solid gain in regard to exit points, and waiting for the price to come to you on buys. This group is my core advice and study areas for my solid income/bond section of my portfolio. I recommend them highly.
Trapping Value and Preferred Stock Trader are some of the brightest people on SA. I've been on the SA platform for years and they have had some of the most genius trades I have come across here. I love that they are conservative, defensive minded investors and that they are willing to search anywhere for value (industries, countries, market cap). I've also witnessed their discipline and not getting caught up in FOMO when so many others on SA were. They have also been very accessible when needed. I've tried dozens of SA services and this one is a keeper.
.When I was deciding whether to join your service, I was a bit hesitant about whether the service is "expensive" ... Today I am more than 100% sure that it is not. ...and I consider connecting to TV and PST one of the best "investment" decisions of this year!! :-))
I joined CIP several years ago after getting burned following a different, very aggressive service that focused on high dividends, but in my opinion, wasn't as concerned as they should have been with capital preservation. When Covid caused the market to take a hit in 2020, I learned the hard way the value of protecting your money. I'm 57 and was down nearly 50% at the bottom. I was fortunate that my portfolio recovered, but I swore that I wouldn't let that happen again. That's when I discovered CIP. CIP has 2 distinct strategies run by very knowledgeable traders. One strategy uses covered calls and includes a lot of macro analyses as well as company specific analysis. The other focuses on underpriced fixed income opportunities including bonds, baby bonds, and preferred stocks. Additionally, more complex trade strategies are included for those who want to do that. Examples include shorting stock, selling naked calls, and paired trades. Even when the market was down significantly in 2022, my portfolio was about even. I couldn't be happier with this service and am thankful that Trapping Value and Preferred Stock Trader have shared these strategies. They're a great way to earn good returns while mininizing risk.
I've test driven a couple of the services on SA, only to drop them after a couple of months as typically the service ended up being something I can just as easily do on my own. But in addition to a solid return, the CIP under TV and PST is an excellent education. Both TV and PST write an excellent thesis to support each trade rec. I originally joined for the Cash Secured Put, but also quickly became attracted to the Preferred and Bond portfolio offered by PST. Prior to joining I had zero exposure to either, and had limited knowledge. With PST's write ups I have learned much as well as have built a solid conservative bond portfolio along with a robust holding in preferred stocks as well. They run a solid chat room also, with a very knowledgeable community. In summary CIP offers a unique opportunity for an excellent education while getting paid to do it.
If your reading the reviews then your already considering a test drive. Conservative Income is what is says, TV and PST are a great match and in my opinion are providing all the coverage anyone needs to preserve and grow a great conservative portfolio. The community is laid back, experienced, knowledgeable in different trading skills, that also contributes on a regular basis. What sets CIP apart is ease of use. Bottom line, other SA services I have visited are frankly useless, if you can't get your actionable ideas/alerts easily, and maybe there is a reason for that. The friendly to navigate aspect to CIP makes it so much easier, (and fun) to get right to work. I consider that real-world value to their members. With help from the attentive moderators here, and helpful members chiming in, at CIP all you have to do is open the door and have a seat, the flow of ideas, and ease of setting up a new, or adding to any portfolio with fresh actionable trades that make money in any environment, will be apparent very quickly. Best of luck, see you inside. YB.
I am a very satisfied customer of the Conservative Income Portfolio. I especially like the timely, concise and actionable recommendations on fixed income investments such as preferred stocks and corporate bonds. Preferred Stock Trader is the best. Get high yielding investments now, with the chance for capital gains down the road.
This is a great service as I am in my years where I need to preserve what I have and not lose it. So the Conservative Income Portfolio helps me do that. In particular Preferred Share Trader does an excellent job of researching, identifying and picking excellent opportunities to further my portfolio with stable income. PST searches and finds some wonderful out-of -favor preferred shares that boost my income.
This is a great service for conservatively adding 7-9% using CIP/CSP. As well as great preferred trades. Real value is access to experts plus they will NOT push their agenda and it is all about making money with conservative risk. If anything is higher risk they clearly spell it out. Really meant for the more advanced investor however the authors are more than able to help you.
CIP is truly an excellent well rounded service for income seekers. While I take special interest in their income producing securities, others will also benefit from their various options strategies too. They have excellent trading and LT income investing ideas. All coming from experienced and sound
strategies and ideas. Trapping Value and Preferred Stock Trader form a very insightful and informed team always willing to assist with individual questions through their forum. I am on the CIP site daily and value their ideas and investor alerts. I definitely believe it is worth your time to join and explore the Conservative Income Portfolio site!
I believe this service provides an excellent value. The overlap between the service and free articles is almost zero. I assume this is on purpose, and it makes sense. Why pay for what you can get for free? I respect this. The option strategies provide me with idea diversification, as it is not within my normal wheelhouse. The total return of the covered call model portfolio has outperformed the SPY, year-to-date, by double digits. In a bull market, everyone sounds smart. It's a bear market that separates the wheat from the chaff. Finally, I appreciate the risk rating, on a scale of 1 to 10, that accompanies every investment idea.
I've benefited much for TV's analysis. In particular, his correct call on the tech sector many months ago saved me thousands of dollars. I like how he calls things as he sees it -- very direct and carefully thought-out. Lots of great ideas for good risk/reward covered calls ideas. Also having Preferred Stock Trader (PST) join the service and adding his expertise on the fixed income side has been outstanding value.
Great service for your money and your investment!
Coming up on 14 months with this service. First 2 months were monthly, last 12 were the annual. I keep a precise record (financially rewarding or not) of those websites and/or authors I follow or subscribe to. This service paid for the annual subscription by the second trade. I'm re-upping for another year. It's just too profitable not too. The chat room offered is one where I have found some very intelligent people who also have great ideas. I may not use the CIP trades exactly as described as sometimes I like to 'dial down' my risk factor. In the event of an occasional assignment of a cash covered put, I have decided to just hold the position (especially if it has a juicy dividend) instead of writting covered calls. All in all this service is well worth every penny and then quite a bit more.
CIP is an option service that helps you increase your income and learn options, also some great ideas on actual stocks to own with macro help. Try it out!!
After contributing to the site for several years, I have tracked multiple analysts, and Trapping Value and his service stand head & shoulders above the rest, with an unwavering commitment to discipline and only paying the right price with low-risk entries for consistent income, a rare trait that has shielded his portfolio from the recent downturn. While I trade my own strategies and focus on different sectors, he is an expert in multiple sectors that I don't follow as closely, complimenting my returns by generating income with relatively low risk outside of my current strategies. Most importantly, the alerts sent out are very clear with reasoning provided for new / closed positions. I have not and had no plans to vouch for any service on SA given that I would only vouch for something I would comfortably trade myself and that operates from a risk first standpoint to protect capital while generating consistent returns, but the 2+ years I've spent here have been well worth it, and the value provided from the service has paid for the subscription multiple times over, even in a turbulent market environment.
This is the only service to which I've ever subscribed. What appealed to me was the razor sharp common-sense macro analysis coupled with extremely detailed analysis on individual ideas within the value universe. All executed with humor and a healthy dose of self-doubt. As a plus, the chat has a compelling cast of characters and I find it very helpful.
Trapping Value’s, (TV’s), Conservative Income Portfolio, (CIP), is the third but almost certainly the last, options trading service I’ll subscribe to on Seeking Alpha. I want income with less risk. TV’s system accomplishes that by creating a portfolio with a beta less than half that of the S&P 500. In addition, TV’s ability to find solid companies on sale to sell puts on at strikes you wouldn’t mind owning them takes a lot of the stress out of option trading. Why? Because the worst thing that happens is you bot a good stock on sale, pocketed the premium, and now you can keep it or sell covered calls on it. TV is accessible and brings the same market insight, astute analysis, understanding of the macro-economy, and sense of humor to his chat room, that distinguish his articles. I paid for my subscription with my first trade, my first 12 trades were all winners, and a couple of weeks ago I noticed that 39 of my 42 CIP trades were in the black. At 7 months in I’m significantly above the portfolio’s goal of 7-9% annual income, and would feel foolish not to make a subscription to CIP an integral part of my “retirement plan”.
What first attracted me to CIP is TV's articles on SA. Concise analysis, a clear yay or nay, and a dash of humor. I did a few trades based on such recommendations, and then decided it's worthwhile to subscribe. Had been a member for about a year. The approach itself is a gem, getting you upfront cash, and TV's recommendations are stellar. I have been trading stocks and options for several years and even then learned a lot from the rationale behind the selection. And I appreciate the fact you can do one on one chats if needed and TV has been always been responsive. Great service.
Conservative Income Portfolio continues to impress me after nine months of membership. It is clear that Trapping Value has skill at screening for profitable options trades focused on writing calls and puts.
And equally important to me, the options positions are sized and risk-managed as part of a portfolio of dividend-paying stocks and hedges. Personally, I benefit from this type of help to keep my position sizes in check.
I have realized 16% annualized yield on the premiums earned from CIP put trades alone. The few CIP long positions I hold from assignment are high-quality, dividend paying companies that I do not mind to own outright.
If you think Trapping Value makes good, logical points in his public articles, CIP will pay for itself. I've been a member for 8 months and have CIP returns of 18.2% (27.4% annual). I don't expect this level of returns forever and YMMV, but I do expect 9 to 15% using the thinking, stock picks and strategies from CIP. I also expect, and TV demonstrates in his regular portfolio reviews, that my downside is limited with the lower Beta trades I've made with CIP. Through the service and the chat, I've gained a better understanding of risk, diversification and how to use puts. You will need either a prior knowledge of options or a willingness to learn. While some trades are available for days or weeks others require quick action, so make sure to set up your SA notifications. While the service offers a CIP Covered Call portfolio, I prefer to use Cash Secured Puts. You may need additional permissions on your brokerage account to sell/write Puts. The logic for trades is explained well and the number of trades is manageable for people who have things to do besides trading options. If this all sounds like a service you could use, I highly recommend you give CIP a try.
This service strikes the perfect balance for those investors striving for meaningful portfolio growth while hedging against the inevitable correction. I've been an active options trader for a number of years and initially joined the service to temper my exuberant tendencies. The proscribed trades over this past year have easily outperformed my expectations. Additionally, Trapping Value regularly presents significant option premium opportunities in fundamentally sound companies. He regularly interprets macro-economic data and explains in the discussion chat how these data may affect the overall market in easy to understand terms. For me, this is invaluable aspect of the service.
I've been a member now for about 6 months and I can say CIP has far exceeded my expectations. It is a conservative approach to investing, that so far, has been surpassing its own goals, and certainly mine. I watched ,read and observed from the sidelines for the first 2 months while getting set-up to trade options with my broker.Once comfortable I was guided by Trapping Value through my first option trade. In the chat room, companies, ideas and opportunities are discussed and analyzed, including Canadian holdings, which was important to me. I can definitely recommend to anyone.
This is one of the best services I've used in my trading experience. Would not hesitate recommending to people I know. It's also been invaluable for learning and understanding market dynamics related to option trading, and the investing world as a whole. I very much enjoy the postings in the chat room, and the interesting members that have come together in the forum. It has a definite sense of professionalism with a bit of fun thrown in for good measure. Trapping Value definitely performs due diligence on the calls that are made, and is ready to further elaborate if need be. There's also a willingness to answer one-off questions from those not following portfolio calls to the letter. The bottom line is that I've made profits nicely exceeding the stated goals, and have been able to comfortably sleep at night along the way.
As a long time investor who wanted to try to learn how to use options to conservatively generate income, I decided to take a leap of faith and purchase CIP. Best decision of my investment career. While I've only been a member for about 6 months, I've been generating over 8% net/month in premiums collected by selling calls/puts. This is on high quality companies that I would want to own at the prices I write the strike at. The information I've learned from the well informed community as well as the ability to interact one on one with the author (who is very responsive) is what I've found to be even more of a benefit than the income. Many thanks, TV-keep up the great work!
I started 2021 on a journey to educate myself on how to have good income based portfolio using Option strategies. I was really happy that my research lead me to join the Conservative Income Portfolio service.
Trapping Value, is one of the most knowledgeable person that I ever met, his analytical skill and finance background provide a solid materials on his research and his willingness to help newcomers like me, who had no prior knowledge in how to generate income thru options, and it has now helped me to learn so much more.
CIP truly stands by what it means for their subscribers. Also at times whenever there are opportunities that are safe in other investment categories, CIP goes above and beyond to call them out and make the subscribers aware of those opportunities in the market.
If you are looking for safe ways to build a Conservative Income Portfolio using Option strategies, and are looking for sound research articles and advise, this service will not disappoint you. If you do decide to join, please ensure that you try to be on this service for a couple of months at minimum, to understand what value it brings and how things get structured over a period of time. If you are looking for a service that sends out 25-50 alerts a week on micro trading strategy, please spare your time somewhere else, as that's not how CIP is build out.
Hope this helps others.
I have been a member of CIP for about six months, so I think I can fairly review both the process and the results of the option-based system employed by Trapping Value. I have followed TV since I first found Seeking Alpha about five years ago, and I have subscribed to four services in that time. When I came into CIP, I was not the biggest noob on the planet, but I was close: I understood the math behind how options work, but did not even have options access in my brokerage account. Once I got my brokerage authorization, TV walked me (translated: "pure hand-holding") through my first put trade, which was on NYCB. Six months later? I can honestly say that I have learned a lot about how to be a better investor, because the system employed is not just about buys'n'sells, which many SA authors (and services) do, but about taking the next step on those targeted companies, and thinking through cash flow and risks. This comes from both the internal trade alerts and articles themselves, but also through the active and lively chat forum, which is an engaging added bonus, where questions and discussions range from "helping out the noobs" (like I used to be) to the more complex and experienced option traders; and having been as green as they come, I have once never felt out of place.
I am new to Conservative Income Portfolio, yet I am familiar with the techniques of Cash Secured Puts and Covered Calls for underlying stocks with which I would be comfortable owning. The author of CIP finds these value stocks and targets the strike price where good returns are workable. I really like the ideas that are proposed. The recommendations come out once or twice a week and are immediately actionable. This service has already paid for itself for me in the first 8 weeks in which I have been enrolled. I am very comfortable recommending this to my friends who are looking for income producing ideas at this time in his or her investing lives.
The CIP is one of very few services I’d pay for. Most are not worth it. I find the advice insightful and profitable. Definitely something worth looking at!
Selling ATM put options is a conservative way of buying stocks or get good income on free cash. However, in this service, the conservatism of trading can be safely multiplied by 2, taking into account the ability of Trapping Value to pick value stocks and the timing of selling puts. For me, this is the best service along with the Panick High Yield Report
I have subscribed to MULTIPLE services on Seeking Alpha and the service I recommend above all others is Conservative Income Portfolio. If you are looking for income, some growth, and want to protect your capital CIP is the best on Seeking Alpha - bar none.
I recommend CIP to any investor looking to diversify its investment strategy into conservative use of stock options. I like the proposed strategies and the market views which help me navigate the very complex environment of today.
Excellent service, research and articles. Extremely helpful recommendations that I can incorporate into my conservative investment style. CIP offers really great actionable ideas with an easy to follow strategy that helps me direct my money. Trapping Value also moderates a very informative chat room and has been extremely patient in answering my and other member’s questions. Highly recommend this service.
CIP delivers exactly what it says on the tin. It provides the investor a method of generating an income stream by using CSP/Covered calls on diversified dividend paying value stocks. Those interested in racy tech and momentum plays will be disappointed and CIP here makes no apologies: This is a service oriented to patience, staying away from the crowd and wide margins of safety.
The trade suggestions are always well researched and thought out, usually very well timed and, of great importance, highly diversified.
CIP, within the above parameters, is to a certain extent customizable: It caters for distinct types of subscriber within this genre. For example, those just beginning to learn about options to those adapting the suggestions to best fit their own profile (perhaps shortening expiries or bringing in strikes to tweak returns but thereby increasing volatility too).
In addition to ongoing commentary on the portfolio, TV is always available to help with questions and ideas from members in what is a close-knit and keenly followed group.
In summary, I expect, and hope, to subscribe to this service for many years to come and could not recommend it more highly to those with a similar approach to their portfolios and investment generally.
I have been a member of seeking alpha for many years amnd subscribed to various authors. I belive Trapping Value is the best author on the site. I subscribe to his service and I strogly recommend it. His research is intelligent and makes me money, that's the bottom line, I consistently make money on his recomendations. I plan to be a subscriber for many years in the future.
Getting in on this service is the single most impactful financial decision I’ve ever made! Trapping Value’s approach of letting the stock price come to you via options has cured my urge to chase “hot stocks” and brought me to view all existing and potential investments in terms of IRR. I read (and sometimes re-read) everything – the trade alerts, chat room and TV’s public articles so I can pounce on the trade ideas when they come out and grow as an investor. I would love to lock in my subscription for the next three years if TV would let me.
This service is perfect for anyone that uses short puts. The stock selection is high quality and diversified. There is a covered call analysis as well. I highly recommend this service
Just recently started using this service and i have been impressed with the recommendations and research. This service offers a very good value and what i really like is that trapping value is available if a person has a problem. Most other services do not have that personal touch. Thanks
I have been following Trapping Value's research for several years and have always appreciated the depth and clarity of his opinions. I have little experience in options but this service has unlocked a new approach for me to manage my investments conservatively, maintaining a high cash balance but great returns. Explanations are clear and feedback is robust. He clearly interested in helping his subscribers understand and this is appreciated. The ROI has been outstanding as well!
I've been following Trapping Value for a couple years now. He has an amazing ability to analyze companies with deeply discounted stock prices. His research identifies the factors that puts a company at risk of declining further versus showing where the market has lost sight of the value and if recovery of the stock price is likely. In the Conservative Income Portfolio, the fundamental analysis is combined with a strategy of mixing long positions and options to further reduce the market risk and squeeze a few extra percentage points into the return of a stock.
Very well analyzed and explained method of securing conservative income via cash secured puts or covered calls. This service explains each step and recommendation and then keeps track of them. I have done well. Recommended.
I've been using Trapping Value's service for about 6 weeks and using a dedicated account just for his recommendations. Up over 10% so far on following his trades. His research is thorough and straight forward, with enough mirco and marco level thinking to keep everything in perspective. Very pleased!
Trapping Value does a phenomenal job finding undercover and unique options opportunities. He proves that it's possible to reduce risk and eat your cake too. Highly recommended.
* Overall a professionally run service.
* No ego. No boasting. No prima-donna stuff. (Nice!).
* As a subscriber, I feel welcome to ask questions.
* Quick and knowledgeable responses. (Just wow!).
* Demonstrates concern for subscribers. (Thank you!).
* Shares and maintains a detailed and well-designed spreadsheet for the CIP portfolio. (Professionalism!).
* Due to all of the above, no one in the chat room gossips about irrelevant topics.
* You do need to trade covered call options and cash secured put options to use this service.
Conservative Income Portfolio is an amazing service that provides income by selling options on value stocks. Risk levels are built in to be low while targeted returns have been great. Trapping.value is a highly articulate writer who provides timely recommendations, succinct analysis, and demonstrates a great depth of knowledge on value stocks and the nuances of selling calls and puts. I highly recommend this service to anyone looking for low risk monthly cash flow.
CIP is an outstanding choice for investors who, like me, are looking for additional strategies to generate returns on our capital. Perhaps the best aspect of Trapping Value's approach is the focus on education of the why and how behind the strategy, not just pushing trade recommendations. As an investor new to options investing, the education is invaluable as I learn a new skill. The real-time in-depth analysis of the stock market sectors, industries, and individual issues is also very helpful in assessing potential investments. Highly recommended for investors ready to learn about risk-managed options strategies in a friendly, open, and educational environment.
I had a lot of cash and was struggling to deploy into this crazy market. Joined up with Trapping Value's service and have been able to put that cash to work in a safe and responsible way. I cannot think of a better strategy right now as the growth trade starts to rotate: go shopping for inexpensive stocks of good companies at even cheaper prices! This gives you a margin of safety in a market full of risk. Best move I've made this year and my account balances are proof.
If you are looking to trade options based on stock fundamentals then this is service for you. Many other option services look to maximize short term trading results by ignoring the maxim “don’t sell a put on a stock you don’t want to own”. Trapping Value’s approach does not do that. His approach is multi-pronged taking into account such things as…
a) Does the stock already have a reasonable dividend?
b) Are the fundamentals strong?
c) Am I happy owning the stock?
d) Does it provide a satisfactory risk-based return?
e) Does it fit into an overall allocation strategy?
So, if you are looking for a way to generate 7-9% yields with the lowest volatility and you’re comfortable selling cash secured puts, or covered calls, this is the service you are looking for you. If you’re looking for more exotic options then this is not the place to be.
I am very impressed and very happy with the Conservative Income Portfolio's performance and great results. I am especially happy and satisfied with the GREAT support that I am continuously getting from Trapping Value. Trapping Value's support is always very quick, very efficient and very good. Trapping Value is an excellent investment analyst and I am very happy with his service. I strongly recommend the Conservative Income Portfolio.
This is extremely practical service helping me to boost my conservative portfolio with options. It helps to identify great picks using fundamental research tools and provides ideas on how to use different options strategies to create value. The service is very fast to respond to my questions on various investments topics, providing educational articles, general market assessments, segments and stocks info, etc. I use it every day and I do enjoy the service and the results. If some one wants to understand OPTIONS - this is the best place to come.
This is a great service for option newbies like myself. I've sorta messed around a little with cash secured puts and covered calls, buy never knew what I was doing and why.
This service takes you by the hand and shows you how to get started, what to do and why you want to do it.
Perfect for someone like me. I've learned so much in such a short time
This service specializes in conservative cash secured put option and covered call option strategies which is very much my style. The moderator is extremely knowledgeable and uses a ton of different metrics to indicate what stocks to act on and when. This service is perfect for me! Also, the model is based on a $500K portfolio, but you can use any portfolio size by doing proportionate trades instead.
I give Conservative Income Portfolio the highest rating. After some big drops in my stock portfolio and huge realized and unrealized losses using other services, this one gives me more confidence as I am trying to be more conservative overall and take less risks. And CSPs allow me to buy stocks I like at lower prices, or get some great income. Both outcomes are positive. Covered calls allow me to get some extra income with stocks I already own, and if they get called, the prices are good and I can always buy them back later. Again both are positive outcomes. Trapping Value's know-how of the stocks and stock market, as well as his expertise with CSP's and CC's is extensive and deep. If you are looking for a way to trade options safely, simply; and to learn how to do this, without the stress, this is the place for that. Again, a highly recommended subscription.
I have followed Trapping Value's articles on Seeking Alpha for several years and have appreciated the in-depth analysis of a variety of stocks that he has presented. I have also made several profitable investments after carefully reading his articles. A good example of a trade is the arbitrage he proposed for AHT (shorting the common stock and buying the preferred stock), which has been a highly successful trade so far with more profit to come I expect. When he opened this service, it was a no-brainer to sign up. The focus of the service is on selling cash-secured puts (or more-or-less equivalently, buying stock and writing covered calls). It is less volatile than direct ownership in stock with similar profit potential. If Trapping Value is correct (as I expect) that the market will largely trade sideways (with fluctuations up and down of course) for the next decade, this approach may very well beat the market significantly. While I have long experience in trading options, the service is aimed at investors with little or no experience in that area, and TV has been producing a great series of articles for subscribers-only that serve as tutorials in this area. He has also been building a list of very specific option trades (security, option expiration dates, strikes, minimum acceptable price on the options, etc.) from which I have already benefited. On top of all this, he has been very receptive to answering questions and even doing some research on stocks that I have asked about that are not part of his service. All in all, this service is a great value that I recommend to anyone interested in investing profitably but conservatively.
I have followed Trapping Value for many years on Seeking Alpha, always appreciating his insight on investment ideas. Periodically he would introduce some option ideas (Cash secured puts and covered calls) that piqued my interest. When he started a service dedicated to that type of trading I had to give it a look. So far I have been very impressed, but not surprised. Trapping does a great job of explaining each trade along with links and or summaries to the underlying value of the company. Communicating an idea so the average bear can digest is something few at SA possess. With Conservative income you are getting first rate value analysis coupled with some conservative strategies to squeeze some paychecks out of this crazy market. I highly recommend this service to any investor looking to learn about the wonders of getting paid while waiting for your price to hit.
PS. I've interacted Trapping Value for years, he's very willing to take part in questions to gain greater clarity on a subject matter. He's interested in making money, not being right. I've learned a great deal from his willingness to engage others in a non-defensive manner. He's a smart analytical guy who's not overly burdened with ego, a rare find in humanity these days.
These new add-ons are very well received thank you very much, especially in these times. I must adapt and must admit have a bit of a hard time following and finding new trades within your service. For example, I read the CMRE Pre would be a good buy but I just can't find it in your trades. Also, will you be providing an Excel Basic Tracker like you do for the CSP and CC? Would be very useful and make it easier for me to track each investments. Thanks in advance, great service.
It was a great service until the owner started adding political opinions to articles related to open positions. I politely (and privately) asked the service owner to keep political opinions out of the paid service. The service owner refused and told me if I did not like them posting their political opinions I could leave. At least I was offered a partial refund (which is why I am leaving 2 stars instead of one)
Service did not meet my expectations. Selling puts against stocks is a viable strategy if written against quality companies that I really want to own. I was disappointed the stocks that were assigned to me are very low quality. My view of conservative income is not the results that I achieved.