ConocoPhillips (COP), Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL), Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT): The 5 Safest Income Stocks For Uneasy Investors

If ConocoPhillips (NYSE:COP) is above $60 at expiration, you would keep the premium as your profit. Brokers generally require a 20% margin deposit when selling a put, which can be thought of as a down payment on the possible purchase price. In this example, the margin would be $1,200 (20% of $6,000), making the return on investment 5% if the option is not exercised.

Selling options is a great income strategy to increase your gains and allow you to buy stocks on price dips.

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The Top 5 Income Stocks for Uneasy Investors

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