Financial Freedom
I started investing more than 10 years ago as a simple buy-and-hold investor, focused on building stable dividend income. The goal was clear: generate passive income so I could control how I spend my limited time on earth.
Today, I’m writing this from Bangkok, just a few hours before a Hyrox race. Over the past few years, I’ve been taking multi-week “Hyrox-cations” around the world — something I couldn’t have imagined doing when I first started investing.
The journey never really ends, but I’d say I’ve achieved my original goal: building a portfolio that gives me the freedom to live life on my own terms.
Options Trading
However, my income is far from purely from dividends. An increasing portion now comes from options trading — both through selling options and taking long positions on momentum stocks using LEAPS.
Options definitely require more time and effort compared to dividend investing, but they are also far more versatile, and honestly, more engaging. More importantly, they allow you to benefit in different market conditions — not just when the market is going up.
For example, with the current uncertainty surrounding geopolitical tensions, I’ve positioned my portfolio so that I’m comfortable no matter which way the market moves. By using strategies like short put spreads, I can protect my portfolio without overpaying for premiums.
I’m not suggesting that options trading is for everyone. It does require more time, effort, and understanding compared to a simple buy-and-hold approach.
However, I do strongly recommend at least learning about it. When used properly, options can complement a long-term portfolio rather than replace it. For example, they can help protect your portfolio during turbulent periods (i.e. long puts), and also generate additional income while you hold your stocks or cash positions — through covered calls & puts.
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MoomoO
If you’re looking to learn or trade options, Moomoo is a great platform to get started.
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