I am recommending we roll our Citigroup (C) call to a higher strike price to capture more potential appreciation, as well as generate more income to reduce our cost basis on the position.
We are going out two weeks due to next week’s Federal Reserve meeting. While the Fed is widely expected to raise rates 0.75%, the market could move sharply in either direction based on the actual size of the rate hike or the Fed’s choice of language. Keep in mind that higher interest rates benefit the investment bank.
Current Stock Price: $48.74
Cost Basis: $65.27
Action:
- Buy to close the C Sep Monthly (9/16) 49 Call for around $0.50
- Sell to open the C Sep Week Five (9/30) 50 Call for around $0.86
- Set your initial credit limit at $0.36, but adjust as needed to roll today
New Cost Basis: $64.91
Expiration: After the close on Friday, Sept. 30
Potential Rate of Return: I am targeting breakeven for this position