Top 5 Canadian Monthly Covered Calls for December 2025
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Top 5 Canadian Covered Calls — December 2025 (Dec 19 Expiry)
Prices, ROO %, strikes, OI, delta, and sentiment are historical and may no longer reflect current market conditions.
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December 2025 Top 5 (Historical Snapshot)
- #1AQN.TO – Algonquin Power & Utilities Utility
Snapshot: Price 8.40 · ROO 2.00% · Strike 8.50 · OI 224 · Δ 0.47 · Scouter 5 · Sentiment 0.55
Seasonality (Dec): Win Rate 63.6% · Avg Return 1.99% · Samples 22
Positive: Predictable cash flows and a liquid chain; reasonable premium for the window.
Key Risk: Leverage and interest-rate expectations can move utilities quickly—watch macro headlines. - #2IMO.TO – Imperial Oil Energy
Snapshot: Price 137.58 · ROO 2.07% · Strike 140 · OI 130 · Δ 0.43 · Scouter 6 · Sentiment 0.31
Seasonality (Dec): Win Rate 58.6% · Avg Return 0.21% · Samples 29
Positive: Integrated model can smooth earnings; decent liquidity supports rolling/defense.
Key Risk: Crude price spikes and macro sentiment can trigger fast moves and assignment risk. - #3K.TO – Kinross Gold Gold
Snapshot: Price 34.46 · ROO 3.68% · Strike 36 · OI 689 · Δ 0.39 · Scouter 5 · Sentiment 0.58
Seasonality (Dec): Win Rate 56.5% · Avg Return 1.19% · Samples 23
Positive: Strong premium yield with excellent liquidity; supportive sentiment at the time of the snapshot.
Key Risk: Gold-miner volatility can quickly push beyond your strike—size appropriately and plan roll rules. - #4CNQ.TO – Canadian Natural Resources Energy
Snapshot: Price 47.225 · ROO 2.68% · Strike 47 · OI 861 · Δ 0.54 · Scouter 8 · Sentiment 0.27
Seasonality (Dec): Win Rate 51.7% · Avg Return 0.31% · Samples 29
Positive: Large-cap energy with deep option-chain liquidity; strong Scouter score for quality/stability.
Key Risk: Higher delta raises assignment odds if oil rallies; consider a higher strike if you want more upside room. - #5ABX.TO – Barrick Gold Gold
Snapshot: Price 51.45 · ROO 2.68% · Strike 54 · OI 170 · Δ 0.34 · Scouter 9 · Sentiment 0.45
Seasonality (Dec): Win Rate 51.7% · Avg Return 0.78% · Samples 29
Positive: High Scouter Score and diversified assets; reasonable liquidity for the strike.
Key Risk: Commodity + geopolitical shocks can gap prices—use conservative delta if you want less surprise exposure.
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Archived · December 2025