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Which of the following best describes the primary objective of a 'covered call' strategy?

A covered call involves selling a call option on a stock you already own, aiming to generate premium income, particularly in a stagnant or mildly rising market.

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Question: Which of the following best describes the primary objective of a 'covered call' strategy?

Answer options: ✅ To generate additional income from an existing stock holding.

  • To protect against a significant decline in the stock's price.
  • To profit from a large upward movement in the stock's price.
  • To reduce the overall beta of the portfolio.

Correct answer: To generate additional income from an existing stock holding.

Explanation: A covered call involves selling a call option on a stock you already own, aiming to generate premium income, particularly in a stagnant or mildly rising market. It's a common strategy for income generation.

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