Dogs of the Dow Enhanced Income Strategy with Covered Calls

Core Concept - The Dogs of the Dow strategy involves investing in the 10 highest-yielding stocks in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, based on the belief that these stocks are temporarily undervalued and may recover over time [1] Group 1: Dogs of the Dow Strategy - The strategy traditionally focuses on dividends and capital appreciation, but can be enhanced by incorporating options income through selling covered calls [2] - The current lineup of the 10 highest yielding stocks in the Dow includes Chevron, Merck & Company, Proctor & Gamble, Amgen, Coca-Cola Company, Nike, Unitedhealth Group, Home Depot, Johnson & Johnson [6] Group 2: Implementation of Covered Calls - Selling covered calls can potentially increase cash flow, reduce volatility, and create a more consistent income stream while maintaining the core Dogs of the Dow framework [2] - An example provided involves buying 100 shares of Verizon for approximately $4,000, with a call option generating $275 in premium, resulting in an income of 7.3% over 361 days [8]