ZS Covered Call Strategy

Market Data

Zscaler Inc. Key Data

Symbol

Name

Zscaler Inc.

Type

Stock

Sector

Technology

Industry

Cybersecurity

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 ZS

Zscaler provides zero-trust cloud security, replacing traditional VPNs and firewalls for enterprise remote access and web security.

Strategy

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

Covered calls on ZS 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 ZS

Own 100 Shares

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

Choose Strike and Expiry

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

Manage at Expiry

If ZS 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 ZS?

Yes, ZS 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 ZS covered calls?

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

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

How much premium can I collect on ZS covered calls?

Premium depends on ZS'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 ZS.

What happens if ZS 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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