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Episode 34: What if your portfolio could generate income in any market?

In this episode, I sit down with Matt Mierzejewski of Goldman Sachs to break down one of the most talked‑about options strategies: covered calls. We start by talking about Matt path from being a college golfer to working in finance, and how that competitive mindset helped shape his approach to the markets.

We then get into the basics of how options actually work, why covered calls can be a useful tool in certain market environments, and some of the most common mistakes investors make when they first explore options. Matt also explains options‑based ETFs, what investors should understand before using them, and how market volatility and conditions can affect outcomes when using a covered call strategy.

If you’ve ever wondered how investors aim to generate income while staying invested — or whether covered calls might fit into a broader portfolio approach — this conversation will help simplify a complex topic and give you a clearer framework to think about options.

Matt Mierezejewski is a vice-president at Goldman Sachs Asset Management where he works as a trusted partner to advisors - helping to create better systems for enhanced productivity, capital market research and investment analytics.