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# Potential $100 profit from premium selling covered call

**📈 Covered Call Case Study – KWEB China Internet ETF**

**Disclaimer:** This article is for educational purposes only and is not financial advice. Options involve risk and may not be suitable for all investors.

**Why I Chose KWEB**

KWEB (KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF) gives exposure to many large Chinese internet companies such as Alibaba, Tencent, [JD.com](http://jd.com/), Baidu and others.

Instead of trying to predict the exact direction of each company, I prefer owning the ETF and generating additional income by selling covered calls.

From my chart, KWEB is trading around **$26.38** after previously falling from above **$40**. Although the long-term trend has been weak, I believe the downside may be more limited than before, making it a reasonable candidate for an income strategy.

**Step 1 – Buy 100 Shares**

A covered call starts by buying the underlying shares.

Current KWEB price:

**$26.38**

Buy:

**100 shares**

Capital required:

100 × $26.38

\= **$2,638**

Owning the ETF means I participate if KWEB rises and I also receive any distributions paid by the ETF while I hold it.

**Step 2 – Sell One Covered Call**

One option contract represents **100 shares**.

Because I own 100 shares, I can sell **one call option**.

Example from your screenshot:

-   Strike Price: **$26**
-   Expiration: **31 July**
-   Option premium around **$1.08/share**

Premium received:

$1.08 × 100

\= **$108**

That $108 is credited to my account once the option is sold (subject to brokerage settlement rules).

**My Effective Cost**

Purchase price:

$26.38

Premium collected:

$1.08

Effective cost basis:

$26.38 − $1.08

\= **$25.30/share**

Instead of paying an effective $26.38, my cost after premium is approximately **$25.30**.

The premium provides a limited cushion if KWEB declines.

**Scenario 1 – KWEB Stays Around $26**

Suppose KWEB closes below the strike price at expiration.

For example:

Closing price:

$25.90

The call expires worthless.

I keep:

✅ My 100 shares

✅ The entire $108 premium

After expiration I can sell another covered call for the following month, generating another stream of option income.

This is one reason many long-term investors like covered calls.

**Scenario 2 – KWEB Rises Above $26**

Suppose KWEB closes at:

$27

The option buyer is likely to exercise.

My shares are sold at:

$26

Although I miss part of the move above $26, I still keep:

• Profit from selling my ETF at the strike price

• The entire option premium

The trade ends with a profit, but my upside is capped because I agreed to sell my shares at the strike price.

**Scenario 3 – KWEB Falls**

Suppose KWEB falls to:

$24

The call expires worthless.

I still own the ETF.

Without selling the covered call:

Loss:

$26.38 − $24

\= **$2.38/share**

With the covered call:

Effective cost:

$25.30

Loss:

$25.30 − $24

\= **$1.30/share**

The premium reduced part of the loss, but it did not eliminate it.

If KWEB continues falling sharply, losses on the ETF can still be much larger than the premium received.

**Why Time Decay Helps**

Every day an option loses some of its time value, all else being equal.

Since I sold the option, time decay (theta) generally works in my favor.

If KWEB trades sideways, the option value tends to decline as expiration approaches, making it cheaper to buy back or allowing it to expire worthless.

**Why I Might Choose KWEB Instead of Individual Stocks**

Owning one stock means company-specific risk.

Owning KWEB spreads exposure across many Chinese internet companies.

Benefits include:

-   Diversification across multiple companies
-   Less dependence on a single earnings report
-   Potentially steadier option income opportunities
-   Exposure to China’s internet sector rather than one company

**Risks**

Covered calls are not risk-free.

Important risks include:

-   KWEB could continue declining significantly.
-   The premium only offsets part of any loss.
-   If KWEB rallies strongly, gains above the strike price are forfeited because the shares may be called away.
-   Option premiums vary with volatility and time to expiration and are not guaranteed.

**When This Strategy Works Best**

Covered calls generally work best when:

-   You are neutral to moderately bullish.
-   You are comfortable selling the ETF at the strike price.
-   You want to generate additional income while holding the ETF.
-   You are willing to trade some upside potential for option premium.

**Example Summary**

**Item**

**Value**

Buy KWEB

100 shares

Purchase price

$26.38

Capital required

$2,638

Sell 1 covered call

Strike $26

Premium received

$108

Effective cost basis

About $25.30/share

Maximum upside

Limited by the strike price plus premium

Downside risk

Reduced by the premium, but losses remain possible if KWEB declines substantially

This example illustrates how a covered call can be used to generate income while holding KWEB. It can be suitable for investors who are comfortable owning the ETF and are willing to cap some upside in exchange for option premium, but it does not protect against large declines in the ETF’s value.

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## Comments (1)

- **Fattycat · 2026-07-14T00:25:44.000Z**: Good illustration 👍


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