Realty Income: Shares Rise Sharply While We Continue To Generate Additional Cash Flow

Cash Builder OpportunitiesInvesting Group LeaderFollow5ShareSavePlay(9min)Comments(11)SummaryRealty Income's options writing strategies have generated consistent cash flow through covered calls and short puts, capitalizing on generating premiums.Recent early assignment of O shares resulted in locking in option premiums, dividends, and some capital gains, while still maintaining a core long position.I turned to writing short puts more aggressively to continue the option wheel strategy on Realty Income.Shares of O are looking attractive with stabilizing long-term rates, and O’s 30+ year dividend growth supports a bullish outlook, with premium income and dividends enhancing total returns.Looking for option income ideas that focus on capital preservation? I offer this and much more at my exclusive investing ideas service, Cash Builder Opportunities. Learn More » PM Images/DigitalVision via Getty Images Written by Nick Ackerman I received notice that the trading batch (still long shares in what I consider to be my Core Portfolio) of Realty Income (O) received an early options assignment. These wereThis article was written byCash Builder Opportunities5.73K FollowersFollowCash Builder Opportunities (aka Nick Ackerman) is a former fiduciary and a registered financial advisor with 14 years of investing experience.He is the leader of the investing group Cash Builder Opportunities, where his specific focus is on closed-end funds, dividend growth stocks, and option writing as an attractive way to achieve income. He shares model portfolios and research to help investors make better decisions, via his Investing Group’s active chat room.Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of O, SHORT O PUTS, SPAXX either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.