Covered Income Equity (CIE)
We build portfolios of dividend-paying U.S. equities and systematically sell listed call options against positions to monetize volatility. The options overlay is calibrated by realized earnings cadence, seasonality, and microstructure liquidity—not just model Greeks.
Our desk avoids crowded weekly expiries when spreads are punitive and instead sources premium where market-makers underprice idiosyncratic risk. We track slippage to basis points, recycle capital after assignments, and keep turnover tax-aware.
Result: equity participation with materially smoother cash distributions. Ideal for investors who want equity exposure that pays rent every month and respects drawdown thresholds.