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Shareholders of Advanced Energy Industries Inc (AEIS) can enhance their income by selling a January 2026 covered call at the $135 strike price, which has a bid premium of $11.50. This move could yield an additional 15.6% annualized return, resulting in a combined annualized return of 15.9% if the stock is not called away. The stock would need to rise 8.8% from its current price of $124.24 for it to be called, providing shareholders with an 18.1% return, inclusive of dividends.
As of Friday, the trading data reflects that put volume among S&P 500 components stood at 1.08 million contracts, while call volume reached 1.85 million, resulting in a put:call ratio of 0.59. This indicates a higher preference for call options compared to puts, as the long-term median put:call ratio is 0.65.
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