Covered Call Trade Recommendation on Kohl’s Corp (KSS)

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This is a covered call trade for monthly income on Kohl’s Corp (KSS) using stock and call option with optional protective put.

Covered Call Strategy: Look at the November 2011 50 covered call.  For each 100 shares of Kohl’s (KSS) stock you buy, sell one November 2011 50 covered call option for a $47.37 (50.17 – 2.80) debit or better.  This is potentially a 5.5% assigned return.

Blanket Put:  If you are looking for a blanket put for protection, look to buy the Apr 2012 50 Put for $5.90.  You will sell the Blanket Put when the covered call position is closed.
Stock Trend: The technicals for KSS are bullish with a possible trend reversal.  The stock is under accumulation with support at 47.72.  S&P rates this stock 4 STARS (out of five) – buy.

S&P research notes:

S&P sees September Retail Sales modestly better than expected.  Our sales weighted index of 13 retailers reported a September comp gain of 6.8% vs. our 5.4% estimate.  We see a cautious consumer with retailers offering both newness and value in their merchandise assortments successfully converting store traffic into sales. We think apparel remains a more promotional business than accessories, with exclusive brands a key comp driver for moderate-price retailers like KSS, which benefited from last month’s Jennifer Lopezand Marc Anthony launches. The company posted a 4% comp gain in September vs. our 1.5% estimate and August’s 2% decline.

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