NN Covered Call Analysis: Proceed With Caution Weak ยท 45/100

NN ยท $15.28 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 NN right now
Score 45/100. The technical signals do not support selling covered calls on NN at this time. IV -36% 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

NN is trading at $15.28 with RSI at 40 (neutral territory). Options IV is at 110% โ€” 36% below its 30-day average of 172%. Neither RSI nor IV strongly favor selling calls right now. Consider waiting for better conditions or using a different strategy.

Technical Signals

RSI (14)
40
IV Today
109.6%
IV vs 30d Avg
-36%
MACD
bearish
ADX
22
MFI
42

The Setup

NN Covered Call

LONG STOCK
100 shares @ $15.28
SHORT CALL
$17 Jun '26 ยท $2.02/sh
Net Cost
$1,326
Max Profit
+$324
Break-even
$13.26
Projected P&L at Target
+$324 (24.4%)
P&L at Expiry Now $15 $11 $15 $20

P&L Scenarios

What happens at different NN prices by expiry:

NN Price Today May 5 May 27 Jun 19 (exp)
$12 (-20%) -$181 -$151 -$120 -$104
$13 (-15%) -$129 -$94 -$56 -$27
$14 (-10%) -$82 -$43 +$3 +$49
$15 (-5%) -$39 +$4 +$57 +$126
$15 (-2%) -$15 +$29 +$86 +$171
$15 (0%) โ† now +$0 +$46 +$104 +$202
$16 (+2%) +$15 +$62 +$122 +$233
$16 (+5%) +$35 +$83 +$145 +$278
$17 (+8%) โ† target +$55 +$104 +$167 +$324
$17 (+10%) +$67 +$117 +$180 +$324
$18 (+15%) +$96 +$145 +$209 +$324
$18 (+20%) +$121 +$171 +$233 +$324

Why This Strategy, Why Now

  • RSI at 40
  • IV -36% vs avg โ€” premiums below average, less income
  • MACD bearish โ€” stock may keep falling (risk)
  • ADX at 22 โ€” moderate trend
  • No squeeze โ€” no imminent breakout

Key Risks

The main risk is missing upside if NN rallies sharply. The premium received ($X per share) provides a buffer, but gains above the strike are forfeited.
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