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Why MKSI Is an Excellent Covered Call Candidate Right Now Strong · 90/100
MKSI · $268.77 ·
Analysis generated Apr 10, 2026 ·
Data as of market close Apr 10
· Market closed — data may be from last trading day
Quick Take
MKSI is trading at $268.77 with RSI at 67 (neutral territory). Options IV is at 68% — 25% below its 30-day average of 92%. While the stock is extended, IV is below average which means premiums aren't as rich. The trade still works but yields less income than usual.
Technical Signals
RSI (14)
67
IV Today
68.3%
IV vs 30d Avg
-25%
MACD
bullish
ADX
19
MFI
71
The Setup
MKSI Covered Call
LONG STOCK
100 shares @ $268.77
SHORT CALL
$290 Jun '26 · $21.83/sh
Net Cost
$24,694
Max Profit
+$4,306
Break-even
$246.94
Projected P&L at Target
+$4,306
(17.4%)
P&L at Expiry
P&L Scenarios
What happens at different MKSI prices by expiry:
| MKSI Price | Today | May 5 | May 27 | Jun 19 (exp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $215 (-20%) | -$3,694 | -$3,442 | -$3,243 | -$3,192 |
| $228 (-15%) | -$2,631 | -$2,295 | -$1,979 | -$1,849 |
| $242 (-10%) | -$1,657 | -$1,238 | -$789 | -$505 |
| $255 (-5%) | -$779 | -$286 | +$292 | +$839 |
| $263 (-2%) | -$300 | +$230 | +$876 | +$1,645 |
| $269 (0%) ← now | +$0 | +$551 | +$1,236 | +$2,183 |
| $274 (+2%) | +$285 | +$854 | +$1,571 | +$2,721 |
| $282 (+5%) | +$683 | +$1,272 | +$2,026 | +$3,527 |
| $290 (+8%) ← target | +$1,036 | +$1,638 | +$2,411 | +$4,306 |
| $296 (+10%) | +$1,274 | +$1,880 | +$2,658 | +$4,306 |
| $309 (+15%) | +$1,777 | +$2,383 | +$3,143 | +$4,306 |
| $323 (+20%) | +$2,202 | +$2,790 | +$3,499 | +$4,306 |
Why This Strategy, Why Now
- RSI at 67 — extended, ideal for selling calls
- IV -25% vs avg — premiums below average, less income
- MACD bullish — stock has upward momentum
- ADX at 19 — range-bound, perfect for selling calls
- No squeeze — no imminent breakout
- MFI at 71 — money flow confirms overbought
Key Risks
MKSI has bullish momentum (MACD). If a positive catalyst emerges (earnings beat, product launch), the stock could gap past your strike. Consider rolling the call up if MKSI approaches the strike before expiry.