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If VST closes above $40 at expiration on February 16, we would earn $1.45 per share on $38.55 per share at risk, or 3.76%. Over 31 days, that would be an annualized return of 44.3%.

If we earn a $0.025 per share dividend at the end of this month, and if HPK closes above $15 at expiration, we’d be assigned and earn $1.425 per share on $13.60 per share at risk or 10.48%. Over 35 days, that would be an annualized return of 109.3%.

If BKE closes above $42.50 on February 16, our shares would be sold at $42.50 and we would earn, including dividends, $2.70 per share on $42.65 per share at risk, or 6.33%. Over a 37-day holding period, that would be an annualized return of 62.5%.

If we earn the dividend on January 30, and if CALM closes above $55 on February 16, we would earn $2.466 per share on $52.65 at risk, or 4.68%. Over a 37-day holding period, that would be a 46.2% annualized return.

This buy write on shares of dental and animal health supplier Patterson Companies (PDCO) is designed to capture a $0.26 per share dividend when the stock trades ex-dividend on January 18. The trade offers the potential for a 52% annualized return through February 16.

On the buy write, if MOS closes above $37.50 at expiration in 45 days, you would earn $2.35 per share on $35.15 at risk, or 6.68%. On an annualized basis, that would be 54.2%.

If GTN closes above $10 on February 16, we will be assigned. On the buy write, you woud earn $1.10 per share on $8.90 at risk, or 12.36%. Over a period of 45 days, the annualized return would be 100.2%.

If UTZ closes at or above $17.50 on January 19, we would be assigned and earn $1.55 per share on $15.95 per share at risk, or 9.72%. Over a holding period of 22 days, that would be an annualized return of 161.2%.

If CAL closes above $32.50 at expiration, we’d be assigned and earn $1.75 per share on $30.75 at risk or 5.69%. Over 22 days, that would be an annualized return of 94.4%.

If WMB closes above $36 on February 2, we will be assigned. On the buy write, you would earn $1.40 per share on $34.60 at risk, or 4.05%. Over a holding period of 38 days, the annualized return would be 38.9%.