"Investors expecting markets to move sideways for a period o...

"Investors expecting markets to move sideways for a period of time can sell options against their positions to generate income.

[The covered call strategy can be implemented using a wide range of index-based ETFs.]

A covered call consists of selling a call covered by an equivalent long security position. The short call's main purpose is to earn premium income, which could lower the holding cost of stocks and provide a measure of downside protection."