SPXS Covered Call Strategy

Market Data

Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bear 3X Key Data

Symbol

SPXS

Name

Direxion Daily S&P 500 Bear 3X

Type

Leveraged ETF

Sector

Leveraged ETF

Industry

-3x S&P 500

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 SPXS

SPXS provides -3x daily exposure to the S&P 500, used for short-term bearish positioning or portfolio hedging against market downturns.

Strategy

Covered calls on leveraged ETFs like SPXS are an advanced strategy. Because SPXS experiences accelerated decay and high daily volatility, selling covered calls can help offset the time-decay costs while holding the position. Short-dated calls (1-7 DTE) typically offer the best premium-to-risk ratio on leveraged instruments.

Leveraged ETFs decay over time due to daily rebalancing. Covered calls can help offset this cost, but understand the underlying mechanics before trading.

How It Works

How to Run a Covered Call on SPXS

Own 100 Shares

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

Choose Strike and Expiry

Select a call strike above the current SPXS 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 SPXS does next.

Manage at Expiry

If SPXS 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 SPXS?

Yes, SPXS 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 SPXS covered calls?

Most income traders choose strikes 2–10% above the current SPXS 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 SPXS covered calls?

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

How much premium can I collect on SPXS covered calls?

Premium depends on SPXS'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 SPXS.

What happens if SPXS 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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