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iShares Short Maturity Bond ETF

NEAR · ETF · Short-Term Bonds
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NEAR Key Data

Symbol
NEAR
Name
iShares Short Maturity Bond ETF
Type
ETF
Sector
ETF
Industry
Short-Term Bonds
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Market Cap
52-Week High
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Strategy
Covered Calls
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About NEAR

iShares Short Maturity Bond ETF is a publicly traded etf commonly used in covered call strategies to generate consistent income from existing positions.

NEAR Covered Call Strategy

Covered calls on NEAR 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 NEAR, you can sell 1 call contract per 100 shares to generate consistent monthly income.

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

How to Run a Covered Call on NEAR

01
Own 100 Shares
You must own at least 100 shares of NEAR to sell 1 covered call contract. Each options contract covers exactly 100 shares.
02
Choose Strike and Expiry
Select a call strike above the current NEAR price (OTM) and an expiry date. 30–45 DTE monthly cycles are most popular for income generation.
03
Sell the Call
Sell 1 call contract to collect the premium immediately into your account. This income is yours regardless of what NEAR does next.
04
Manage at Expiry
If NEAR stays below your strike, the option expires worthless and you keep the premium. If it rises above, shares get called away at the strike.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I sell covered calls on NEAR?
Yes, NEAR 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 NEAR covered calls?
Most income traders choose strikes 2–10% above the current NEAR 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 NEAR covered calls?
Monthly options (30–45 DTE) have the best time-decay characteristics for covered call sellers. Weekly options on NEAR offer more flexibility but require more active management.
How much premium can I collect on NEAR covered calls?
Premium depends on NEAR'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 NEAR.
What happens if NEAR 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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