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LIN Covered Call Analysis: Proceed With Caution Weak · 43/100
Linde plc Ordinary Shares (Basic Materials) · $503.15 ·
Analysis generated Apr 13, 2026 ·
Data as of market close Apr 13
This strategy is NOT recommended for LIN right now
Score 43/100. The technical signals do not support selling covered calls on LIN at this time.
IV -38% vs avg — premiums below average, less income. MACD bearish — stock may keep falling (risk). TTM Squeeze ON — breakout imminent, risky for capped strategies.
Check back when conditions improve, or consider a different strategy.
Quick Take
LIN is trading at $503.15 with RSI at 52 (neutral territory). Options IV is at 25% — 38% below its 30-day average of 40%. Neither RSI nor IV strongly favor selling calls right now. Consider waiting for better conditions or using a different strategy.
Technical Signals
RSI (14)
52
IV Today
25.1%
IV vs 30d Avg
-38%
MACD
bearish
ADX
14
MFI
48
The Setup
LIN Covered Call
LONG STOCK
100 shares @ $503.15
SHORT CALL
$540 Jun '26 · $7.15/sh
Net Cost
$49,600
Max Profit
+$4,400
Break-even
$496.00
Projected P&L at Target
+$4,400
(8.9%)
P&L at Expiry
P&L Scenarios
What happens at different LIN prices by expiry:
| LIN Price | Today | May 5 | May 27 | Jun 19 (exp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $403 (-20%) | -$9,353 | -$9,348 | -$9,348 | -$9,348 |
| $428 (-15%) | -$6,860 | -$6,837 | -$6,832 | -$6,832 |
| $453 (-10%) | -$4,435 | -$4,354 | -$4,319 | -$4,317 |
| $478 (-5%) | -$2,173 | -$1,975 | -$1,832 | -$1,801 |
| $493 (-2%) | -$947 | -$661 | -$398 | -$291 |
| $503 (0%) ← now | -$204 | +$141 | +$500 | +$715 |
| $513 (+2%) | +$473 | +$871 | +$1,323 | +$1,721 |
| $528 (+5%) | +$1,357 | +$1,813 | +$2,373 | +$3,231 |
| $540 (+7%) ← target | +$1,929 | +$2,407 | +$3,005 | +$4,400 |
| $553 (+10%) | +$2,470 | +$2,947 | +$3,531 | +$4,400 |
| $579 (+15%) | +$3,179 | +$3,596 | +$4,045 | +$4,400 |
| $604 (+20%) | +$3,585 | +$3,909 | +$4,205 | +$4,400 |
Why This Strategy, Why Now
- RSI at 52 — neutral-bullish
- IV -38% vs avg — premiums below average, less income
- MACD bearish — stock may keep falling (risk)
- ADX at 14 — range-bound, perfect for selling calls
- TTM Squeeze ON — breakout imminent, risky for capped strategies
Key Risks
TTM Squeeze is ON — a volatility breakout may be imminent. If the breakout is to the upside, your short call will be tested quickly.