Manage Assignment Risk: 5 Ways to Reduce the Odds of Getting Called Out | Covered Calls & Short Puts

Covered Calls & Short Puts | Cameron May | 6-29-26 Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options. https://bit.ly/2v9tH6D Many covered call sellers enjoy generating income from their stock positions, but what if the trader would prefer to keep their shares and reduce the chances of being called out? In this webcast, we'll explore five proactive steps that covered call sellers might consider to help minimize assignment risk. We'll discuss the potential benefits and trade-offs of selling further out-of-the-money strikes, choosing shorter expirations to reduce the risk of large price moves, and even using longer-dated options while planning to exit the trade early. We'll also demonstrate how active trade management may help reduce assignment risk by exiting a call after a sharp decline in the stock price or by closing the position if the option moves in-the-money, particularly as expiration approaches. Using a current market example on the thinkorswim Desktop paperMoney® platform, we'll plan and place an example covered call trade and discuss how these techniques might be incorporated into a disciplined options income strategy. Looking for income, but frustrated by low dividend offerings? Your education coach will discuss how and when options traders might employ covered calls or short puts in their income portfolio. Expect a balanced education on the potential benefits and risks of these strategies , and on the tools that can potentially help you implement it. 0823-3902 If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out in the comments section below. Options carry a high level of risk and are not suitable for all investors. Certain requirements must be met to trade options through Schwab. Please read the Options Disclosure Document titled "Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options" before considering any option transaction. Follow me on X: @CameronMayCS Here's the link to the new Schwab coaching calendar: : https://www.schwab.com/schwab-coaching Trading Covered Calls & Short Puts Playlist:    • Covered Calls & Short Puts | Schwab Coaching   #TraderTalks #schwabcoaching #cameronmay