DT Covered Call Analysis: Proceed With Caution Weak ยท 30/100
DT ยท $32.36 ยท
Analysis generated Apr 10, 2026 ยท
Data as of market close Apr 10
ยท Market closed โ data may be from last trading day
This strategy is NOT recommended for DT right now
Score 30/100. The technical signals do not support selling covered calls on DT at this time.
RSI at 31 โ oversold, not ideal for selling calls. IV -37% vs avg โ premiums below average, less income. MACD bearish โ stock may keep falling (risk).
Check back when conditions improve, or consider a different strategy.
Quick Take
DT is trading at $32.36 with RSI at 31 (oversold territory). Options IV is at 44% โ 37% below its 30-day average of 70%. Neither RSI nor IV strongly favor selling calls right now. Consider waiting for better conditions or using a different strategy.
Technical Signals
RSI (14)
31
IV Today
43.5%
IV vs 30d Avg
-37%
MACD
bearish
ADX
21
MFI
42
The Setup
DT Covered Call
LONG STOCK
100 shares @ $32.36
SHORT CALL
$35 Jun '26 ยท $1.86/sh
Net Cost
$3,050
Max Profit
+$450
Break-even
$30.50
Projected P&L at Target
+$450
(14.8%)
P&L at Expiry
P&L Scenarios
What happens at different DT prices by expiry:
| DT Price | Today | May 5 | May 27 | Jun 19 (exp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $26 (-20%) | -$487 | -$471 | -$462 | -$461 |
| $28 (-15%) | -$347 | -$323 | -$304 | -$299 |
| $29 (-10%) | -$219 | -$184 | -$152 | -$138 |
| $31 (-5%) | -$103 | -$59 | -$11 | +$24 |
| $32 (-2%) | -$40 | +$9 | +$66 | +$121 |
| $32 (0%) โ now | -$0 | +$51 | +$114 | +$186 |
| $33 (+2%) | +$36 | +$91 | +$158 | +$251 |
| $34 (+5%) | +$87 | +$144 | +$216 | +$348 |
| $35 (+8%) โ target | +$135 | +$193 | +$268 | +$450 |
| $36 (+10%) | +$161 | +$219 | +$295 | +$450 |
| $37 (+15%) | +$220 | +$279 | +$350 | +$450 |
| $39 (+20%) | +$269 | +$324 | +$388 | +$450 |
Why This Strategy, Why Now
- RSI at 31 โ oversold, not ideal for selling calls
- IV -37% vs avg โ premiums below average, less income
- MACD bearish โ stock may keep falling (risk)
- ADX at 21 โ moderate trend
- No squeeze โ no imminent breakout
Key Risks
The main risk is missing upside if DT rallies sharply. The premium received ($X per share) provides a buffer, but gains above the strike are forfeited.