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Covered Call

Selling call options against shares you already own to generate income.

In depth

Premium received provides income or downside cushion. Trade-off: caps upside above the strike price. Popular in income-oriented portfolios on stable, dividend-paying stocks. Doesn't protect against significant declines — you still own the stock.

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