Covered Call

Income

Alias of covered-call implementation (sell_call).

Performance across all datasets

SymbolReturn %SharpeMax DD %Win %Avg/trade %Trades
SPY+40.1%0.56+10.9%+73.7%+2.1%19
QQQ+26.8%0.31+20.5%+68.4%+1.4%19
IWM+20.7%0.25+14.1%+68.4%+1.1%19
DIA+35.6%0.59+7.4%+79.0%+1.9%19
Avg+30.8%0.43+13.2%+72.4%19
Cumulative P&L % — all symbols
Detail:
Cumulative P&L % — SPY

Risk Profile

Max Profit
Capped upside + premium
Max Loss
Underlying downside
Breakeven
Entry - premium
Outlook
Neutral to mildly bullish

Parameters

ParameterDefaultDescription
strike_pct1.02Short call strike

Methodology

Own underlying and sell OTM call to collect carry while capping upside.

Implementation

# Alias of sell_call