The #1 Mistake New Traders Make with Cash-Secured Puts (and How to Avoid It)

Most traders start selling cash-secured puts because they want steady income with lower risk.

But there’s one critical mistake I see over and over again:

They sell puts too far out of the money... and collect premiums that are too small to matter.

It feels safe — but it’s actually dangerous.
Why?

Because if your premium is tiny, you can sell puts all year long and still barely grow your account.

It’s the slow lane to nowhere.

Here’s the truth:
If you’re not consistently earning a strong yield on your puts, you’re wasting your time and capital.

If your account isn’t growing, it’s not because you aren’t trying hard enough.
It’s because your trades aren’t paying you enough to matter.

The good news:
This is an easy fix.

The Solution:
✅ Always aim for a minimum premium of at least 1% of the stock price per month.
✅ Only sell puts when you’re being properly paid for the risk you’re taking.
✅ Focus on premium first, not just "how far away" you can get.

This simple shift can dramatically change your results over the next 12 months.

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Casey Stubbs
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