COST Covered Call Strategy

Market Data

Costco Wholesale Corp. Key Data

Symbol

COST

Name

Costco Wholesale Corp.

Type

Stock

Sector

Consumer Defensive

Industry

Discount Stores

Exchange

NASDAQ / NYSE

Live Price

Market Cap

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52-Week High

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52-Week Low

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Strategy

Covered Calls

Access

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About

About COST

Costco operates membership warehouse clubs offering bulk goods at low prices, known for strong member loyalty and consistent sales growth.

Strategy

Covered calls on COST allow shareholders to collect premium income while holding the stock. The most common approach is selling out-of-the-money calls 30-45 days to expiration (DTE) to balance premium income with potential upside. If you own 100 shares of COST, you can sell 1 call contract per 100 shares to generate consistent monthly income.

Covered calls on COST cap your upside at the strike price but provide downside cushion equal to the premium received.

How It Works

How to Run a Covered Call on COST

Own 100 Shares

You must own at least 100 shares of COST to sell 1 covered call contract. Each options contract covers exactly 100 shares.

Choose Strike and Expiry

Select a call strike above the current COST price (OTM) and an expiry date. 30–45 DTE monthly cycles are most popular for income generation.

Sell the Call

Sell 1 call contract to collect the premium immediately into your account. This income is yours regardless of what COST does next.

Manage at Expiry

If COST stays below your strike, the option expires worthless and you keep the premium. If it rises above, shares get called away at the strike.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I sell covered calls on COST?

Yes, COST has listed options. You need to own 100 shares per contract. Use our screener to find the best strikes and expiries based on your goals.

What strike should I choose for COST covered calls?

Most income traders choose strikes 2–10% above the current COST price (OTM), balancing premium income with allowing some upside. The ideal strike depends on your income vs. upside tradeoff.

What is the best expiry for COST covered calls?

Monthly options (30–45 DTE) have the best time-decay characteristics for covered call sellers. Weekly options on COST offer more flexibility but require more active management.

How much premium can I collect on COST covered calls?

Premium depends on COST's implied volatility (IV), your chosen strike distance, and days to expiry. Higher IV means more premium. Use CoveredCalls.live to see real-time premiums and annualized returns for COST.

What happens if COST rises above my strike?

Your shares get called away at the strike price. You keep the premium collected plus any gain from your cost basis to the strike. You can then buy shares back and repeat the strategy.

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