As detailed below, a potential outcome for this Uber Technologies investment is +0.9% absolute return-on-investment for the next 11 days (equivalent to +31.5% annualized-return-on-investment) if the stock closes above the $45.00 strike price on the September 29th, 2023 options expiration date.
Uber Technologies Inc. (UBER) -- New Covered Calls Position9/18/2023 Bought 500 shares of Uber Technologies Inc. stock @ $46.81 per share.
9/18/2023 Sold 5 Uber September 29th, 2023 $45.00 Call options @ $2.23 per share.
Note: this was a simultaneous Buy/Write transaction and the Implied Volatility of the Calls was 33.0 when this position was established.
A possible overall performance result (including commissions) if this position is assigned on its 9/29/2023 options expiration date is follows:
Covered Calls Net Investment: $22,293.35
= ($46.81 - $2.23) * 500 shares + $3.35 commission
Net Profit Components:
(a) Options Income: +$1,116.50
= ($2.23 * 500 shares) - $3.35 commission
(b) Dividend Income: +$0.00
(c) Capital Appreciation (If Uber stock is above the $45.00 strike price at the September 29th expiration): -$905.00
= ($45.00 - $46.81) * 500 shares
Potential Total Net Profit (If assigned at expiration): +$211.50
= (+$1,116.50 options income + $0.00 dividend income - $905.00 capital appreciation)
Potential Absolute Return-on-Investment: +0.9%
= +$211.50/$22,293.35
Potential Equivalent Annualized-Return-on-Investment: +31.5%
= (+$211.50/$22,293.35) * (365/11 days)