The Trade Close at a Glance
- Account Size: $100K
- Underlying Stock: Tesla Inc. ($TSLA)
- Original Trade: Sold 1 May 16 $290 Covered Call for $1,210 credit
- Date Closed: Today
- Buy‑to‑Close Price: $457
- Net Profit: $753 ($1,210 – $457)
- Reference: See the original trade breakdown ➜ Blog post
Why We Closed Early
- Lock in 62% of Max Profit – Captured $753 while there’s still time value left; no need to let risk linger.
- Free Up Shares – Clearing the call gives us flexibility to write a new covered call at a higher strike or different expiry.
- Trade the Volatility Cycle – TSLA premiums contracted; buying back cheap lets us re‑deploy when IV inflates again.
Next Steps
- Scan for Fresh Strikes – Evaluate June or higher strikes to keep the premium engine running.
- Reassess Market Tone – If TSLA rallies, we may wait for richer premiums before the next sale.
Final Thoughts
Successful option selling is about booking wins and recycling capital. This close crystallizes a solid return and reloads our covered‑call strategy.
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