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Covered Call Calculator

Calculate the rate of return in your cash or margin buy write positions.

This calculator will automatically calculate the date of expiration, assuming the expiration date is on the third Friday of the month. Get covered writing trading recommendations by subscribing to The Option Strategist Newsletter.

Inputs

Enter the following values:
* Indicates required fields

Stock Price *

Shares Bought *

Stock Commission in $

or % (eg. 5.5 for 5.5%)

Option Price *

Options Sold *

Strike Price *

Dividends / share thru expiry

Option Commission in $

or % (eg. 5.5 for 5.5%)

Exp Month * (enter a # 1 - 12)

Expiration Year * (4 digits)

Margin Interest Rate

if any (eg. 10 for 10%)

 

Results

Expiration Date

Days to Expiration

Cash Returns

(No Margin Used)

 

 

 

Net Investment

 

 

Return if exercised 

%

Return if unchanged

%

Downside Break-Even Pt.

%

Downside Protection

%

Margin Returns

 

 

 

Net Investment

 

 

Return if Exercised

%

Return if Unchanged

%

Downside Break-Even Pt.

%

Downside Protection

%