[Verse 1] Sarah owns a hundred Apple shares at forty-five Stock's been climbing steady, portfolio's alive But she craves some extra income, monthly cash to claim Writes a call at fifty strike, playing the covered game [Chorus] Own the stock, sell the call Covered calls protect from fall Pocket premium every time Income flows like perfect rhyme If it's called away, that's fine Profit locked, the stars align [Verse 2] Premium hits her account, two dollars per share Two hundred bucks collected from the contract she'll bear If Apple stays below fifty when expiration comes She keeps the cash and shares intact, her strategy hums [Chorus] Own the stock, sell the call Covered calls protect from fall Pocket premium every time Income flows like perfect rhyme If it's called away, that's fine Profit locked, the stars align [Bridge] Conservative investors love this gentle trade Sideways markets, perfect match for income parade But if the stock rockets past your strike price high Wave goodbye to shares above, let the profit fly [Verse 3] Risk is opportunity cost when stocks explode Missing gains beyond the strike, that's the heavy load But downside gets cushioned by the premium earned Partial hedge against the losses, lesson learned [Chorus] Own the stock, sell the call Covered calls protect from fall Pocket premium every time Income flows like perfect rhyme If it's called away, that's fine Profit locked, the stars align [Outro] Monthly income, capped upside Covered calls, your steady guide
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