UNH Covered Call Strategy

Market Data

UnitedHealth Group Key Data

Symbol

UNH

Name

UnitedHealth Group

Type

Stock

Sector

Healthcare

Industry

Managed Care

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

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About

About UNH

UnitedHealth is the largest US health insurer by revenue, operating UnitedHealthcare insurance and Optum health services.

Strategy

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

Covered calls on UNH 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 UNH

Own 100 Shares

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

Choose Strike and Expiry

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

Manage at Expiry

If UNH 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 UNH?

Yes, UNH 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 UNH covered calls?

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

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

How much premium can I collect on UNH covered calls?

Premium depends on UNH'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 UNH.

What happens if UNH 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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