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VERX Covered Call Analysis: Proceed With Caution Weak ยท 30/100
VERX ยท $10.80 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 VERX right now
Score 30/100. The technical signals do not support selling covered calls on VERX at this time.
RSI at 28 โ oversold, not ideal for selling calls. IV -56% 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
VERX is trading at $10.80 with RSI at 28 (oversold territory). Options IV is at 58% โ 56% below its 30-day average of 132%. Neither RSI nor IV strongly favor selling calls right now. Consider waiting for better conditions or using a different strategy.
Technical Signals
RSI (14)
28
IV Today
57.6%
IV vs 30d Avg
-56%
MACD
bearish
ADX
20
MFI
47
The Setup
VERX Covered Call
LONG STOCK
100 shares @ $10.8
SHORT CALL
$12 Jun '26 ยท $1.02/sh
Net Cost
$978
Max Profit
+$172
Break-even
$9.78
Projected P&L at Target
+$172
(17.6%)
P&L at Expiry
P&L Scenarios
What happens at different VERX prices by expiry:
| VERX Price | Today | May 5 | May 27 | Jun 19 (exp) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $9 (-20%) | -$141 | -$129 | -$118 | -$114 |
| $9 (-15%) | -$101 | -$84 | -$68 | -$60 |
| $10 (-10%) | -$63 | -$44 | -$23 | -$6 |
| $10 (-5%) | -$30 | -$8 | +$19 | +$48 |
| $11 (-2%) | -$12 | +$11 | +$40 | +$80 |
| $11 (0%) โ now | -$0 | +$24 | +$54 | +$102 |
| $11 (+2%) | +$11 | +$35 | +$67 | +$124 |
| $11 (+5%) | +$26 | +$51 | +$84 | +$156 |
| $12 (+6%) โ target | +$33 | +$58 | +$91 | +$172 |
| $12 (+10%) | +$48 | +$74 | +$107 | +$172 |
| $12 (+15%) | +$68 | +$93 | +$125 | +$172 |
| $13 (+20%) | +$84 | +$109 | +$139 | +$172 |
Why This Strategy, Why Now
- RSI at 28 โ oversold, not ideal for selling calls
- IV -56% vs avg โ premiums below average, less income
- MACD bearish โ stock may keep falling (risk)
- ADX at 20 โ moderate trend
- No squeeze โ no imminent breakout
Key Risks
The main risk is missing upside if VERX rallies sharply. The premium received ($X per share) provides a buffer, but gains above the strike are forfeited.