In this short clip from Options Class for Members, Hans Albrecht discusses the two main ways to trade options: selling premium for steady income and buying options for leverage.
He explains why options are often overpriced, especially on the downside, giving sellers a statistical edge, while buyers face the challenge of paying too much for protection.
Hans highlights how covered calls, credit spreads, and puts compare with long calls or puts, and why many traders struggle to profit consistently.
He emphasizes that success in options trading comes from balancing both approaches, managing risk, and knowing when to pivot between income and leverage.
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