TL;DR Rolling covered calls up and out means buying back the current short call and simultaneously selling a higher strike, longer dated call as a single spread order. The goal is almost always a net credit, more upside on the shares, and an extended income runway. The cleanest moment to roll is when the original… Continue reading How to Roll Covered Calls Up and Out: The Complete Guide to Rolling Mechanics
“My Shares Got Called Away!” — Why Assignment Isn’t the Disaster You Think It’s the phone call every new covered call seller dreads. You check your brokerage account one morning and see: Assignment Notice — 100 shares sold at strike price. Your first reaction? Panic. “Did I lose money? What do I do now? Is… Continue reading Covered Call Assignment: What Happens When Your Shares Get Called Away (And Why It’s Usually a Good Thing)
