As detailed below, a potential outcome for this Uber Technologies investment is +1.9% absolute return-on-investment for the next 14 days (equivalent to +49.0% annualized-return-on-investment) if the stock closes above the $64.00 strike price on the December 20th, 2024 options expiration date.
Uber Technologies Inc. (UBER) -- New Covered Calls Position12/6/2024 Bought 300 shares of Uber Technologies Inc. stock @ $65.68 per share.
12/6/2024 Sold 3 Uber December 20th, 2024 $64.00 Call options @ $2.92 per share.
Note: this was a simultaneous Buy/Write transaction and the Implied Volatility of the Calls was 34.9 when this position was established which, as preferred, is well above the current VIX of 12.9.
A possible overall performance result (including commissions) if this position is assigned on its 12/20/2024 options expiration date is follows:
Covered Calls Net Investment: $19,706.01
= ($65.68 - $2.92) * 300 shares + $2.01 commission
Net Profit Components:
(a) Options Income: +$873.99
= ($2.92 * 300 shares) - $2.01 commission
(b) Dividend Income: +$0.00
(c) Capital Appreciation (If Uber stock is above the $64.00 strike price at the 12/20/2024 options expiration date): -$504.00
= ($64.00 - $65.68) * 300 shares
Potential Total Net Profit (If assigned at expiration): +$369.99
= (+$873.99 options income + $0.00 dividend income - $504.00 capital appreciation)
Potential Absolute Return-on-Investment: +1.9%
= +$369.99/$19,706.01
Potential Equivalent Annualized-Return-on-Investment: +49.0%
= (+$369.99/$19,706.01) * (365/14 days)