Covered Call Calculator
Calculate potential returns for selling covered calls against your stock position. Generate income while holding shares you're willing to sell.
A covered call involves owning stock and selling a call option against it. You collect premium income but cap your upside at the strike price. This strategy is ideal for generating income on stocks you're willing to sell at a higher price.
Current price: $100.00
Max Profit
$800.00
Max Loss
$9700.00
Return if Called
8.00%
Return if Unchanged
3.00%
Breakeven
$97.00
Premium Received
$300.00
Understanding Covered Calls
A covered call is one of the most popular income-generating options strategies. By selling call options against shares you own, you collect premium income in exchange for agreeing to sell your shares at the strike price if called away.
When to Use Covered Calls
- You own shares and want to generate additional income
- You're willing to sell shares at the strike price
- You expect the stock to stay flat or rise slightly
- You want to lower your cost basis on the stock
Key Formulas
Breakeven Price
Breakeven = Purchase Price - Premium ReceivedMaximum Profit
Max Profit = (Strike - Purchase Price) × Shares + PremiumReturn if Called Away
Return = Max Profit / (Purchase Price × Shares) × 100Related Calculators
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