Options get a bad rap sometimes and sometimes for good reason. If you don't know what you are doing you can really lose your shirt. However, when you do understand them and have enough experience, you will realize they are an incredibly flexible tool to enhance your portfolio. Covered calls are a reasonably low risk way for investors to get started with options. There is a natural progression for an investor who is already accustomed to share ownership to begin to explore the fabulous world of covered calls. The key is to educate yourself, and practice, practice, practice.