Research revealed on Eric's sold calls.

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I can't give one investment advice. I can say in the money call buying reduces your risk and allows you higher odds of making money off a call buy. Further I can say extending the time duration beyond what seems a reasonable time period also improves ones odds. That said 95% of call buys end up worthless. Collin V on the CC stated 2 SM were bidding on IOC . I believe that must be true. Well over 95% of my IOC position is Long common stock not options

I only hold IOC common stock with no options. I have always, 3 plus years, felt that I could miss out on some great run. I'm still waiting