@Optionspuppy：What can u do when u have 100 Google shares atthis moment? $Alphabet(GOOGL)$ Answer ; I can sell a Google call at 10 to 15% above its current price . Usually I do sell leap calls at20 to 25 months $GOOGL 20250117 125.0 CALL$ Ok say Google is 105 now I sell a call at 125 $GOOGL 20250117 125.0 CALL$ I have A potential gain of $20 more But I lock in a direct gain of $19 Premium Guaranteed so ok la at least if drop more I have a $19 buffer . If it rises I take as $39 max profit out of 105 . Selling covered calls is a strategy in which an investor writes a call option contract while at the same time owning an equivalent number of shares of the underlying stock. Learn the basics of selling covered calls and how to use them in your investment strategy Can I see an example? Let’s say you buy or already own 100 shares of the fictional MEOW company at a price of $110, and you expect the stock will stay relatively flat or increase moderately in the near future. You could consider selling a call option for MEOW at a strike price of $125, for which you’d receive a $1 premium per share ($100 total). Maximum Gain or Loss Your maximum potential gain is limited to the difference between the strike price and the stock price, plus the premium you received. You can realize this gain if the call is assigned and you sell the stock, which typically happens when the stock price is higher than the strike price at expiration. Meanwhile, in theory, you’d experience your maximum potential loss if the stock price fell all the way to $0. Like any stock owner, you risk losing the entire value of the shares—except when you sell a covered call, you would keep the total premium you received upfront. MEOW rises to $130 (aka in-the-money) Let’s assume your expectation is right, and MEOW’s stock closes at $130 on the short call’s expiration date. Since this is above the strike price of $125, the call is assigned, and you are obligated to sell your shares for $125 each. Your gain per share is $15, or the strike price ($125) minus the price you paid for the stock ($110). Multiplying by the number of shares you own (100), this comes out to $1,500. You also received a $1 premium per share, or $100 total, for selling the call. So, your total gain is $1,600 (that is, $1,500 plus $100). Keep in mind, this is your maximum potential gain in this example. Even though the stock price rose to $130, the strike price ($125) of the option limits your potential gains. By comparison, if you had only bought and held 100 shares, the value of your stock would’ve increased by $2,000 — that is, ($130 - $110) * 100 shares. MEOW rises to $125 (aka at-the-money) Let’s say MEOW’s stock price closes at $125 on the call’s expiration date. Since this is at the strike price, the call should expire worthless. Once again, your gain per share is the current stock price ($125) minus the price you paid for the stock ($110), which equals $15. If the contract is for 100 shares, you would gain $1,500 from owning the stock. To calculate your total gain though, add the $1 premium you received per share for selling a call option ($100 total). In this instance, your total profit for the strategy is $1,500 plus $100, or $1,600. If you had only bought and held 100 shares, the value of your stock would’ve increased by $1,500. Trade safely guys @Daily_Discussion@TigerStars do feature me so people can revise how to do it @SPOT_ON Disclaimer: Investing carries risk. This is not financial advice. The above content should not be regarded as an offer, recommendation, or solicitation on acquiring or disposing of any financial products, any associated discussions, comments, or posts by author or other users should not be considered as such either. It is solely for general information purpose only, which does not consider your own investment objectives, financial situations or needs. TTM assumes no responsibility or warranty for the accuracy and completeness of the information, investors should do their own research and may seek professional advice before investing.
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