Meta makes a huge bet! Is it still worth positioning in the 'AI pickaxe sellers'?
Welcome to the daily income opportunities in the Options Sellers Zone. This column focuses on short-term investment opportunities in the day's options market. Each recommendation is evaluated based on factors such as annualized return on investment (ROI), probability of expiring out-of-the-money, and premium income.
Cash Secured Put
– Minimum unit of strategy combination example:Sell 1 contract $Marvell Technology (MRVL.US)$20260410 81.00P
Estimated margin required: $8,100 ($81 × 100)

Premium received: $168.50
24-day return: 2.12% ($168.50 ÷ ($8,100 - $168.50))
Annualized return: 31.86%
Break-even point: $79.315 ($81 - $1.685)
Marvell Technology has entered into a long-term strategic partnership with Mojo Vision to develop next-generation optical interconnect solutions.
– Minimum unit of strategy combination example:Sell 1 contract $SoFi Technologies (SOFI.US)$20260327 16.00P
Estimated required margin: $1,600 ($16 × 100)

Premium received: $33.50
10-day return: 2.14% ($33.50 ÷ ($1,600 - $33.50))
Annualized return rate: 75.51%
Break-even point: $15.665 ($16 - $0.335)
SoFi partners with MasterCard to launch the SoFiUSD stablecoin for blockchain settlement services.
Estimated required margin: $6,500 ($65 × 100)

Premium received: $207.00
31-day return rate: 3.29% ($207.00 ÷ ($6,500 - $207.00))
Annualized return rate: 38.31%
Break-even point: $62.930 ($65 - $2.070)
Robinhood launches AI-driven Cortex Digests tool and appoints Chief Economic Advisor.
– Minimum unit of strategy combination example:Sell 1 contract $Advanced Micro Devices (AMD.US)$20260417 175.00P
Estimated required margin: $17,500 ($175 × 100)

Premium received: $467.50
31-day return rate: 2.74% ($467.50 ÷ ($17,500 - $467.50))
Annualized return rate: 31.97%
Break-even point: $170.325 ($175 - $4.675)
AMD partners with Celestica to launch the Helios rack-level AI platform; CEO Lisa Su visits Samsung to discuss AI chip foundry cooperation.
Covered Call
– Minimum unit of strategy combination example:Sell 1 contract $Rocket Lab (RKLB.US)$20260417 90.00C
Buy 100 shares of RKLB: $7,131 ($71.31 × 100)

Premium received: $181.00
31-day return rate: 2.60% ($181.00 ÷ ($9,000 - $181.00))
Annualized return rate: 30.33%
Break-even point: $88.190 ($90 - $1.810)
BTIG analysts maintain a Hold rating on Rocket Lab as a director sells $1.36 million worth of shares.
Buy 100 shares of NBIS: $12,985 ($129.85 × 100)

Premium received: $407.50
31-day return rate: 3.24% ($407.50 ÷ ($16,000 - $407.50))
Annualized return rate: 37.74%
Break-even point: $155.925 ($160 - $4.075)
Nebius announces proposed private placement of $3.75 billion convertible senior notes for AI infrastructure development.
– Minimum unit of strategy combination example:Sell 1 contract $Micron Technology (MU.US)$20260327 500.00C
Buy 100 shares of MU: $44,180 ($441.8 × 100)

Premium received: $882.50
10-day return: 2.04% ($882.50 ÷ ($50,000 - $882.50))
Annualized return: 71.97%
Break-even point: $491.175 ($500 - $8.825)
Micron begins mass production of HBM4 memory and launches PCIe Gen6 solid-state drives; multiple investment banks raise target price above $500.
– Minimum unit of strategy combination example:Sell 1 contract $AST SpaceMobile (ASTS.US)$20260417 110.00C
Buy 100 shares of ASTS: $8,911 ($89.11 × 100)

Premium received: $392.50
31-day return: 4.61% ($392.50 ÷ ($11,000 - $392.50))
Annualized return: 53.67%
Break-even point: $106.075 ($110 - $3.925)
What is a Cash Secured Put?
- Sell put options on stocks you are willing to hold.
- You receive the premium immediately – if the option expires worthless, this is your maximum profit.
- If the stock falls below the strike price at expiration, you may be assigned and required to buy 100 shares per contract at the strike price (net cost = strike price - premium received).
- You keep enough cash to cover the potential purchase obligation, hence the term 'cash secured.'
Typical uses:
- Income generation: Earn recurring income through collecting premiums.
- Discounted buying: Acquire shares at an effectively lower price.
What is a Covered Call?
- You already own the stock and sell the corresponding call options (i.e., 'covered call').
- You can immediately collect the premium as income.
- If the stock price is below the strike price, the option expires worthless, and you keep the stock and the premium.
If the stock price is higher than the strike price, you are obligated to sell the stock at the strike price (capping your upside gains), but you still get to keep the premium.
Typical uses:
- Income Generation: Earn additional option income while holding the stock.
- Exit Strategy: Sell the stock at the target price while earning extra income.
Strategy Tips
- Focus on high-probability trades to enhance safety.
- MonitoringImplied Volatility(IV) — A higher IV means higher premiums but also greater price volatility.
- MonitoringImplied Volatility(IV) — A higher IV means higher premiums but also greater price volatility.
Disclaimer
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This content does not constitute any offer, solicitation, recommendation, opinion, or guarantee for any securities, financial products, or tools. The risk of loss in trading options can be substantial. In some cases, losses may exceed the initial margin deposited. Even if you set contingent orders such as 'stop-loss' or 'limit' orders, these may not prevent losses. Market conditions may prevent these orders from being executed. You might be required to deposit additional margin within a short period. If you fail to provide the required amount within the specified time, your open positions may be liquidated. However, you will still be responsible for any shortfall in your account. Therefore, before trading, you should study and understand options and carefully consider whether such trading is suitable for you based on your financial situation and investment objectives. If you trade options, you should be familiar with the procedures for exercising options and the rights and obligations upon exercise and expiration. Option trading involves extremely high risks and is not suitable for all investors. Investors should read carefully before engaging in any options trading strategy.Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options。

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