Half full: Elements of a covered-call option writing approach
August 28, 2024
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3 min read
Gateway Market Perspective highlights:
Comparing the covered call writing approaches of Cboe® S&P 500® BuyWriteSM Index versus its lesser known relative Cboe® S&P 500 Half BuyWriteSM Index shows varying equity market exposure and risk profiles.
How 50% notional coverage versus full coverage changes the investment strategy and equity market exposure – which has led to improved total return and upside capture, but with increased risk, is illustrated.
Gateway’s focus on the quality factor, which has historically been strong relative to other factors such as value, growth, minimum volatility, or high dividend is also explored.