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I Made $18,000 in ‘Free Money’ Selling Call Options on 200 Tesla Shares: Here’s How the Strategy Works
YahooMay 15, 2026
On a recent episode of the Rich Habits Podcast titled “169: Our Favorite Passive Income Strategy (2026),” co-host Austin Hankwitz called covered calls “one of the simplest options strategies in investing” and “the freest money that exists.” His receipt: “In 2024, 2025, I’ve made north of $18,000 in premium income on my 200-ish shares of ... I Made $18,000 in ‘Free Money’ Selling Call Options on 200 Tesla Shares: Here’s How the Strategy Works