Covered Calls and Collar Trades for Retirement Income : Generate Income, Protect Capital, and Sleep Well at Night

Most investment books promise excitement.

This book promises something far more valuable: peace of mind.

Covered Calls and Collar Trades for Retirement Income is a practical guide for investors who want to generate income, protect capital, and reduce the stress that often comes with managing a retirement portfolio.

In straightforward language, author Harry Lauder explains how covered calls and collar trades can be combined to create a disciplined investment approach that balances income generation with risk management. Whether you’re approaching retirement, already retired, or simply looking for a more conservative investing strategy, this book provides a step-by-step roadmap for building a portfolio designed to survive both bull and bear markets.

Inside you’ll learn how to:

• Generate additional income from stocks and ETFs
• Use protective puts to limit downside risk
• Build zero-cost collars that finance protection with option premiums
• Manage positions during rising and falling markets
• Enhance dividend income using options strategies
• Create a retirement-focused portfolio built around capital preservation

Filled with practical examples, real-world scenarios, checklists, and portfolio models, this book shows how ordinary investors can use professional risk-management techniques without unnecessary complexity.

Because successful retirement investing isn’t about getting rich quickly.

It’s about protecting what you’ve built and sleeping well at night.