What Is The Wheel Options Strategy?

The Wheel Strategy is a popular 2-step income strategy:

  1. Sell a cash-secured put — you earn premium, and if the stock drops, you get assigned 100 shares

  2. Sell a covered call — earn more premium while holding the shares

Repeat the cycle over and over to generate passive income on quality stocks.


📊 Example Setup

  • Sell Put on TSLA @ $180, Strike: $175

  • Assigned → Sell Covered Call at $190, Premium: $3.00

👉 Try the full Wheel strategy in the calculator → https://app.optionsincomecalculator.com/


🙋 FAQ

Q: What kind of stocks are good for the Wheel?
A: Stable, liquid stocks with high option volume like SPY, TSLA, AMD, or KO.

Q: Do I need a lot of cash to run the Wheel?
A: You need enough to buy 100 shares of the stock — often $2,000–$10,000 per round.

Q: Can the Wheel lose money?
A: Yes — especially if the stock drops hard after you sell the put. Use it on companies you’re happy to own.