Leap Covered Call - SWHC - Smith & Wesson
Buy Stock @ $2.63
Sell Jan 2010 $5 @ $1
If Unchanged 61% Return, 56% Annualized
If Assigned 206% Return, 190% Annualized
Break Even - $1.63
38% Downside Protection
Reporting earnings today, the chart is bullish in some regards, and near the top in other views. Longer term, 1 year not going to matter.
With stock so cheap, doesnt make sense for calendar call. I would say this is an investment rather than a play.
You can even do it in an IRA.