If you're in a challenging investment position or holding a stagnant stock, it's frustrating to watch your portfolio not grow. One strategy is selling a covered call to generate income while waiting for potential stock performance.
But what exactly is a Covered Call?
📘 The Options Handbook explains it like this—
▶ What Is a Covered Call? 💡
A Covered Call means selling a call option while holding at least 100 shares of the stock. The goal: generate extra income from option premiums.
▶ Example 📊
Let's say you own 100 shares of Pear Inc., currently trading at $95. You're not expecting it to shoot up next week, but you'd be happy to sell at $100.
So, you sell a one-month $100 call and collect $5 per share, $500 total. Two possible outcomes:
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Stock stays under $100 → Option expires worthless. You keep the $500 and your shares.
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Stock rises above $100 → Your shares are sold at $100. You miss out on any upside above that, but still earn a solid return and keep the $500 premium on top.
If the stock doesn't move much, you can repeat this every month, collecting regular cash like rental income.
▶ Who Is It For? 🎯
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Long-term investors: Already holding a sizable stock position, especially in stable blue chips, and not expecting a big rally soon.
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Take-profit planners: Willing to sell at a target price, even if it means missing further upside.
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Trapped investors: Holding underwater positions and looking to collect premiums to lower cost and improve break-even chances.
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