Covered Call Strategies
A covered call strategy involves selling a call option against a long stock position to generate premium income. This video explains how the strategy works, when it's appropriate, and how to break down its risk/reward profile for exam scenarios.
You’ll learn:
How covered calls are constructed and why investors use them
Maximum gain, breakeven point, and risk exposure
The ideal market outlook for using this income strategy
How to distinguish covered calls from similar strategies on the exam
How to solve typical questions involving option writing and suitability
📘 Related Exams: SIE, Series 7, Series 9, Series 65, Series 66
🧠Skill Level: Intermediate
📈 Topics Covered: Options income strategies, covered calls, risk/reward, suitability, options math