Buying — Covered Calls

To execute this, you must own at least of the underlying stock for every 1 call option contract you sell.

A is a strategy where you sell the right to buy stock you already own to someone else in exchange for an immediate cash payment called a premium . It is "covered" because if the buyer exercises their right, you already have the shares to deliver. 1. How the Strategy Works buying covered calls

: You use this when you expect the stock to stay flat or rise only slightly. To execute this, you must own at least