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INTC Covered Call Strategy: Is Now a Good Time to Sell Calls? Moderate · 70/100
Intel Corporation (Technology) · $92.13 ·
Analysis generated Aug 21, 2026 ·
Data as of market close Aug 21
Quick Take
INTC is trading at $92.13 with RSI at 41 (neutral territory). Options IV is at 66% — 34% below its 30-day average of 99%. Neither RSI nor IV strongly favor selling calls right now. Consider waiting for better conditions or using a different strategy.
Technical Signals
RSI (14)
41
IV Today
66.0%
IV vs 30d Avg
-34%
MACD
bullish
ADX
14
MFI
39
The Setup
INTC Covered Call
LONG STOCK
100 shares @ $92.13
SHORT CALL
$100 Oct '26 · $6.55/sh
Net Cost
$8,558
Max Profit
+$1,442
Break-even
$85.58
Projected P&L at Target
+$1,442
(16.8%)
P&L at Expiry
P&L Scenarios
What happens at different INTC prices by expiry:
| INTC Price | Today | Sep 8 | Sep 27 | Oct 16 (exp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $74 (-20%) | -$1,331 | -$1,257 | -$1,200 | -$1,188 |
| $78 (-15%) | -$957 | -$855 | -$760 | -$727 |
| $83 (-10%) | -$613 | -$484 | -$343 | -$266 |
| $88 (-5%) | -$303 | -$149 | +$39 | +$194 |
| $90 (-2%) | -$132 | +$34 | +$247 | +$471 |
| $92 (0%) ← now | -$26 | +$148 | +$374 | +$655 |
| $94 (+2%) | +$74 | +$254 | +$494 | +$839 |
| $97 (+5%) | +$215 | +$403 | +$656 | +$1,116 |
| $100 (+9%) ← target | +$366 | +$559 | +$821 | +$1,442 |
| $101 (+10%) | +$423 | +$617 | +$881 | +$1,442 |
| $106 (+15%) | +$600 | +$794 | +$1,053 | +$1,442 |
| $111 (+20%) | +$749 | +$937 | +$1,178 | +$1,442 |
Why This Strategy, Why Now
- RSI at 41
- IV -34% vs avg — premiums below average, less income
- MACD bullish — stock has upward momentum
- ADX at 14 — range-bound, perfect for selling calls
- No squeeze — no imminent breakout
Key Risks
INTC has bullish momentum (MACD). If a positive catalyst emerges (earnings beat, product launch), the stock could gap past your strike. Consider rolling the call up if INTC approaches the strike before expiry.