# The Covered Call Mistake That's Costing You Thousands (Avoid At All Costs)

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Podcast: [Peter Pru | Option Sellers School](https://stenobird.com/podcast/peter-pru-option-sellers-school-7298973)
Published: 2026-07-09T19:00:02+00:00
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## Resource

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