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Why INTC Is an Excellent Covered Call Candidate Right Now Strong · 78/100
Intel Corporation (Technology) · $97.14 ·
Analysis generated Sep 16, 2026 ·
Data as of market close Sep 16
Quick Take
INTC is trading at $97.14 with RSI at 51 (neutral territory). Options IV is at 61% — 24% below its 30-day average of 80%. Neither RSI nor IV strongly favor selling calls right now. Consider waiting for better conditions or using a different strategy.
Technical Signals
RSI (14)
51
IV Today
60.7%
IV vs 30d Avg
-24%
MACD
bullish
ADX
14
MFI
61
The Setup
INTC Covered Call
LONG STOCK
100 shares @ $97.14
SHORT CALL
$105 Nov '26 · $8.07/sh
Net Cost
$8,907
Max Profit
+$1,593
Break-even
$89.07
Projected P&L at Target
+$1,593
(17.9%)
P&L at Expiry
P&L Scenarios
What happens at different INTC prices by expiry:
| INTC Price | Today | Oct 7 | Oct 29 | Nov 20 (exp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $78 (-20%) | -$1,289 | -$1,210 | -$1,149 | -$1,136 |
| $83 (-15%) | -$896 | -$788 | -$686 | -$650 |
| $87 (-10%) | -$536 | -$398 | -$247 | -$164 |
| $92 (-5%) | -$212 | -$48 | +$152 | +$321 |
| $95 (-2%) | -$34 | +$143 | +$369 | +$613 |
| $97 (0%) ← now | +$76 | +$261 | +$502 | +$807 |
| $99 (+2%) | +$181 | +$373 | +$626 | +$1,001 |
| $102 (+5%) | +$327 | +$527 | +$794 | +$1,293 |
| $105 (+8%) ← target | +$465 | +$669 | +$944 | +$1,593 |
| $107 (+10%) | +$543 | +$749 | +$1,025 | +$1,593 |
| $112 (+15%) | +$726 | +$931 | +$1,201 | +$1,593 |
| $117 (+20%) | +$879 | +$1,078 | +$1,328 | +$1,593 |
Why This Strategy, Why Now
- RSI at 51 — neutral-bullish
- IV -24% 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.