Post-Analysis: Top US Covered Calls – September 2025
Post-Analysis: September 2025 US Covered Call Picks
We’re circling back to last month’s shortlist (Sept 19, 2025 expiry) to see how each name actually behaved. For every ticker you’ll find:
- Baseline at month-end before the cycle: Fri, Aug 29, 2025
- Expiry close: Fri, Sept 19, 2025
- Move % (Aug 29 → Sept 19)
- Verdict: ITM (assigned) or OTM (premium kept) relative to the original strike
- If the stock dropped over the period, a brief “why it may have slipped” note
📊 One-Look Results Table
| Ticker | Strike | Aug 29 Close | Sept 19 Close | Move | Outcome @ Expiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EIX (Edison International) | 57.50 | $56.13 | $55.64 | -0.9% | OTM (premium kept) |
| BG (Bunge Global) | 82.50 | $84.22 | $79.17 | -6.0% | OTM (premium kept) |
| LEN (Lennar) | 135.00 | $133.14 | $127.32 | -4.4% | OTM (premium kept) |
| CBRE (CBRE Group) | 160.00 | $162.12 | $164.14 | +1.2% | ITM (assigned) |
| ING (ING Groep ADR) | 25.00 | $23.83 | $25.30 | +6.2% | ITM (assigned) |
| JHG (Janus Henderson) | 45.00 | $44.32 | $44.82 | +1.1% | OTM (premium kept) |
| MMM (3M) | 160.00 | $155.53 | $156.60 | +0.7% | OTM (premium kept) |
| ORLY (O’Reilly Auto) | 102.67 | $103.68 | $103.93 | +0.2% | ITM (assigned) |
| CINF (Cincinnati Financial) | 155.00 | $153.60 | $156.11 | +1.6% | ITM (assigned) |
| ADM (Archer-Daniels-Midland) | 60.00 | $62.64 | $61.65 | -1.6% | ITM (assigned) |
🔍 Quick Notes on Decliners (Aug 29 → Sept 19)
- EIX: small drift lower; rate-sensitive utilities and California regulatory/wildfire headlines can add pressure.
- BG: pullback consistent with softer ag-commodity spreads and trading margins.
- LEN: homebuilders can soften when mortgage-rate expectations firm up.
- ADM: modest dip amid ongoing grain/processing spread volatility.
Bottom Line
Relative to the published strikes, 5 finished ITM (assigned) — CBRE, ING, ORLY, CINF, ADM — while 5 finished OTM (premium kept) — EIX, BG, LEN, JHG, MMM. For income-first writers, this mix delivered a blend of clean assignments and premium retention across a fairly choppy September tape.
⚠️ Educational content, not investment advice. Options involve risk and may not be suitable for all investors.
🔍 Re-screen October US Covered Calls
Sources
- Yahoo Finance daily history for Aug 29 & Sept 19 closes (tickers listed above).
- Supplemental checks via StockAnalysis, Investing.com, MarketWatch, and issuer investor pages where applicable.
