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Trade Tracker: Kevin Simpson sells Howmet and Spotify covered calls
CNBC Televisionยท2025-07-02 17:16

Covered Call Strategy - The company sold covered calls on Spotify and Helmet, which were 11-day options expiring next Friday [1] - The covered calls were initiated on Monday, taking advantage of high premiums at the turn of the month and the start of the second half of the year [1] - The company received $5 for Helmet and $18 for Spotify from selling the covered calls [2] - The company could buy back the options for a couple of dollars to lock in profits [2] Market Performance - Comet was down 4% yesterday [2] - Spotify was down 6% yesterday [2] Investment Strategy - The company employs a momentum strategy, letting the "horses run" without setting an end to the track [2]