As detailed below, a potential outcome for this Uber Technologies investment is +2.4% absolute return-on-investment for the next 14 days (equivalent to +61.9% annualized-return-on-investment) if the stock closes above the $42.00 strike price on the November 3rd, 2023 options expiration date.
Uber Technologies Inc. (UBER) -- New Covered Calls Position10/20/2023 Bought 500 shares of Uber Technologies Inc. stock @ $43.02 per share.
10/20/2023 Sold 5 Uber November 3rd, 2023 $42.00 Call options @ $2.00 per share.
Note: this was a simultaneous Buy/Write transaction and the Implied Volatility of the Calls was 41.7 when this position was established which, as preferred, is well above the current VIX of 21.1.
A possible overall performance result (including commissions) if this position is assigned on its 11/3/2023 options expiration date is follows:
Covered Calls Net Investment: $20,506.65
= ($43.02 - $2.00) * 500 shares + $3.35 commission
Net Profit Components:
(a) Options Income: +$996.65
= ($2.00 * 500 shares) - $3.35 commission
(b) Dividend Income: +$0.00
(c) Capital Appreciation (If Uber stock is above the $42.00 strike price at the November 3rd, 2023 options expiration date): -$510.00
= ($42.00 - $43.02) * 500 shares
Potential Total Net Profit (If assigned at expiration): +$486.65
= (+$996.65 options income + $0.00 dividend income - $510.00 capital appreciation)
Potential Absolute Return-on-Investment: +2.4%
= +$486.65/$20,506.65
Potential Equivalent Annualized-Return-on-Investment: +61.9%
= (+$486.65/$20,506.65) * (365/14 days)