covered call and dividends

Discussion in 'Options' started by osho67, Dec 18, 2012.

  1. I have got covered call in SPY at 143 expiring 18th Jan. How do I calculate that my stock will be called away . There is div of 0.93 . exdiv date 20th Dec. Thanks
     
  2. 1245

    1245


    If the 143 put is trading lower than the dividend, you might get called away. The lower the put, the higher the chance you'll get called.
     
  3. Where did you get .93

    I suspect I will get my position called away. if the dividend is .93
     
  4. 1245

    1245