Top 10 Covered Calls in Canada – September 2025
Top 10 Covered Call Candidates in Canada – September 2025
This monthly screen highlights high-quality covered calls in Canada for the September 19, 2025 expiry. We combine Optrader’s Scouter Score, sentiment, liquidity, and AI predictions to surface consistent covered call income opportunities.
September 2025 Top Covered Call Picks
How We Screened the Best Covered Calls in Canada
- ROO (%) — Return on Option for this month’s contract
- Quality (Scouter Score) — multi-factor rating (0–10)
- AI Signals — Bayesian & Random Forest model tilt
- Liquidity & Risk — open interest, earnings timing
🔟 The September 2025 Top Picks
- BIR.TO – Birchcliff Energy
Price: 6.19 CAD | ROO: 5.92% | Strike: 6.00 | Scouter: 4
High ROO at the September expiry with supportive pricing. - CGX.TO – Cineplex
Price: 10.77 CAD | ROO: 5.45% | Strike: 11.00 | Scouter: 2
Elevated premium relative to price; attractive for monthly income. - EDV.TO – Endeavour Mining
Price: 45.71 CAD | ROO: 5.09% | Strike: 45.00 | Scouter: 7
Strong premium among gold names for this cycle. - BN.TO – Brookfield Corporation
Price: 90.59 CAD | ROO: 5.03% | Strike: 88.00 | Scouter: 4
Blue-chip name with robust ROO at an ITM strike. - NWC.TO – North West Company
Price: 50.33 CAD | ROO: 4.50% | Strike: 50.00 | Scouter: 8
Defensive profile with healthy premium capture. - MG.TO – Magna International
Price: 61.17 CAD | ROO: 4.27% | Strike: 60.00 | Scouter: 6
Solid ROO and liquidity for monthly writers. - BAM.TO – Brookfield Asset Management
Price: 85.06 CAD | ROO: 3.93% | Strike: 84.00 | Scouter: 7
Quality financial with consistent option markets. - ABX.TO – Barrick Gold
Price: 33.17 CAD | ROO: 3.70% | Strike: 33.00 | Scouter: 9
Reliable premium among large-cap miners. - DOL.TO – Dollarama
Price: 191.40 CAD | ROO: 3.67% | Strike: 190.00 | Scouter: 9
Stable mega-cap retail name with steady premiums. - NTR.TO – Nutrien
Price: 79.07 CAD | ROO: 3.64% | Strike: 78.00 | Scouter: 1
Fertilizer major offering respectable monthly yield.
Using This Shortlist of Covered Calls in Canada
- Use this list as a starting screen — refine by delta, volatility, and open interest.
- Mind earnings timing versus the Sept 19 expiry.
- Adjust ITM/OTM to fit your assignment risk and target ROO.
- Read: How to Use the Scouter Score to Rank Covered Calls.
⚠️ This content is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice. Use at your own risk. No warranties are made.
