STOCK SHOWDOWN - Writing Covered Calls - FDX vs UPS

Which stock would I buy for Writing Covered Calls - FDX vs UPS
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COVERED CALL SHOWDOWN! - WHICH STOCK WOULD I PURCHASE TO WRITE A COVERED CALL
FedEx Corporation
	FDX	vs		UPS
United Parcel Service, Inc.
This Showdown pits the GIANTS of the small package shipping industry: FedEx and UPS. No doubt the most recognized names in shipping ... these two companies share many things in common but when we break down the numbers ... one emerges as a better Covered Call candidate for anyone searching for that next great company for writing covered calls. Read below for the key data breakdown
NOTE - AT THE TIME OF THIS POSTING, BOTH COMPANIES STOCK PRICES BELOW
FDX			UPS
$118.50			$101.35
FedEx Corporation			United Parcel Service, Inc.
Just in case you didn't know ... here's some basic company information about what they do.
FedEx Corporation provides transportation, e-commerce, and business services worldwide. The company's FedEx Express segment offers shipping services Fdx Corpor delivery of packages and freight. Its FedEx Ground segment provides business and residential money-back guaranteed ground package delivery services; and consolidates and delivers low-weight and less time-sensitive business-to-consumer packages. The company's FedEx Freight segment offers less-than-truckload and other freight delivery services.			United Parcel Service, Inc. provides letter and package delivery, specialized transportation, logistics, and financial services. It operates through three segments: U.S. Domestic Package, International Package, and Supply Chain & Freight. The U.S. Domestic Package segment offers time-definite delivery of letters, documents, small packages, and palletized freight through air and ground services in the United States.
Yahoo Summary-FDX			Yahoo Summary-UPS
#1 - The Golden Rules of Covered Call Writing!
The Golden Rules of Covered Call Writing are subjective ... the basic idea is to avoid as much risk as possible when determining a new stock purchase for a Covered Call Write ... we can not avoid risk entirely but using certain rules or guidelines will help use reduce that risk during the timeframe we use the stock for selling premium. I've included the most popular rules or guidelines below which include: avoid a company's earnings report, is the company apart of the S&P 500 or Dow Jones?. Does the company have a dividend? Does the company have same store sales reports? Do you want to own the stock? > This list isn't the end all be all list but a starter list for your research and lowering your risk ... but again, we can not avoid risk .
FedEx Corporation			United Parcel Service, Inc.
S&P 500?	OPTIONS?	DIVIDEND?	S&P 500?	OPTIONS?	DIVIDEND?
Confirm	Option Chain-FDX	Verify-FDX	Confirm	Option Chain-UPS	Verify-UPS
They both adhere to some of the principles which are the Golden Rules of the Covered Call Writing ... both are apart of the S&P 500, have weekly and very liquid options and pay a dividend ... which are all very positive for continuing our research on them. No clear winner here in my opinion.
#2 - What story is the chart telling us?
When buying stocks to Write Covered Calls the prime objective is for the stock to trade sideways to higher ... selling premium traders will purchase a stock and sell the Out of the Money strike to collect both the premium and the stock appreciation. I always like to look at a chart and ask the question "what story is this chart telling me?" ... if its trending higher, this is good. If its trending lower, well, I really need to do my research if I'm going to invest in a company that its stock is trending lower.
See Support-FDX			See Support-UPS
As you can see ... the virus 2020 stock market crash has taken its toll on even these great companies ... what I see is UPS's stock chart (at the time of this posting 4/16/2020) has traded ABOVE is resistance for a couple days and that could be new support ... FDX seems to still be trying to find that new support ... what's clear is this ... both companies have been able to rally with the overall stock market and haven't been left to waste ... which suggests Wall Street will buy them. UPS's chart gives them the win here.
#3 - What are "THEY" saying?
I'm not an expert when it comes to whether a stock is undervalued or overvalued or if its a Buy or a Sell ... so I use some great websites to 'paint a picture' for me. Some will have a stock as a Buy and another will have it as a Sell ... so I usually have 3 or 4 different sources to help me.
FedEx Corporation			United Parcel Service, Inc.
Zacks	Yahoo Prem	AmBull	Zacks	Yahoo Prem	AmBull
SELL	OVERVALUED	SELL	SELL	FAIR VALUED	STAY LONG
Corfirm Rating - FDX	Yahoo Summary-FDX	Trending? -FDX	Corfirm Rating - UPS	Yahoo Summary-UPS	Trending? -UPS
These web site specific trade ideas can be all over the board ... American Bull uses chart indicators and right now it has UPS in more of a positive position ... but that can change with the wind. Zack's has them both at SELL ... and with YahooPrem considering FDX OverValued ... I fear FDX's near term stock story might be something to worry about ... UPS on the other hand ... so without a doubt, UPS wins this showdown ... for now!
#4 - SHOW ME THE MONEY!
Another great visual when quickly trying to determine if this/these are companies we want to own ... remember, we have to own these companies and if the picture isn't telling us a clear picture of a companies prospects then I have to make sure I really do my homework.
Yahoo Summary-FDX			Yahoo Summary-UPS
Both generate serious revenue as we would all expect being the two giants of this industry but earnings seem to be where we need to focus our attention. Seems FDX's earnings have dipped a bit and Wall Street doesn't like that whereas UPS has maintained ... I would go to Yahoo Finance and do a deeper dive on both companies financials before investing in either ... but I see a clear winner here
#5 - What kind of Covered Call profits can we make?
Giving someone the right but not the obligation to take your shares can be very profitable if done correctly ... typically most Covered Call writers will try to make 3% Cash on Cash profit in a 30 day period. Mastering this skill of selling premium can increase your annual returns vs a buy and hold investment strategy. Below is a (1) deviation Out of the Money Covered Call that one might do if they sell premium.
Looking at a 30 day window using (3) deviationS Out of the Money
	THESE ARE NOT REAL TIME! CLICK LINK BELOW FOR THAT			POSTED >	4/16/2020
FDX	Current Price	Strike Price	LAST TRADE	30 day return	Expiration
	$122.29	$120.00	$6.95	3.81%	5/15/2020
	$122.29	$125.00	$4.45	5.85%	5/15/2020
	$122.29	$130.00	$2.76	8.56%	5/15/2020
			THIS IS NOT THE BID OR MID
Check this stocks options here >		https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/FDX/options?p=FDX
	THESE ARE NOT REAL TIME! CLICK LINK BELOW FOR THAT
UPS	Current Price	Strike Price	LAST TRADE	30 day return	Expiration
	$98.69	$101.00	$0.98	3.33%	5/15/2020
	$98.69	$102.00	$0.60	3.96%	5/15/2020
	$98.69	$103.00	$0.25	4.62%	5/15/2020
			THIS IS NOT THE BID OR MID
Check this stocks options here >		https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/UPS/options?p=UPS
I wasn't surprised that FDX has more pricier options and if someone bought a 100 shares at this moment would generate more Covered Call premium then UPS ... its RISK/REWARD in this game because we need to own the stock ... so for me, I have a winner here but YOUR winner really needs to be the stock your willing to hold should a Covered Call trade can against you. I would be ok holding both should the markets/industry or company stuffer short term.
#7 - "HURRY HURRY, READ ALL ABOUT IT!"
The internet has so many resources for good information on companies ... whether its news, events or just some blogger with a great perspective on a company's prospects ... I love just glancing at the news feeds to get a feel for what's going on with a company I'm researching ... below are some helpful jump links I use.
Seeking Alpha		DivChannel	Seeking Alpha		DivChannel
Alpha Articles Search-FDX		Verify-FDX	Alpha Articles Search-UPS		Verify-UPS
MY WINNER IS!!!
	FDX	vs		UPS
	SCORE		SCORE
	3		6
FOR ME ... UPS is my clear winner in this stock showdown ... I like the larger dividend and its chart tells me a better story ... when we can have some clear chart indicators that we can trade on ... it makes for a better story than others. For me, UPS is telling me a better story.
The BONUS Deeper Dive!
#8 - More number that help us Up Our Game!
I'm not an expert when it comes to whether a stock is undervalued or overvalued or if its a Buy or a Sell ... so I use some great websites to 'paint a picture' for me. Some will have a stock as a Buy and another will have it as a Sell ... so I usually have 3 or 4 different sources to help me.
FFTY	ST50	S&P 500	FFTY	ST50	S&P 500
		YES			YES
Does either of these companies have Earnings Report (next 30 days)
April 16, 2020		>		May 16, 2020
~	Jun 24, 2020 - Jun 24, 2020		~	Apr 28, 2020 - Apr 28, 2020
Verify-FDX			Verify-UPS
Dividend 2%	EX-DATE	Ave Vol	Dividend 2%	EX-DATE	Ave Vol
2.74%	Mar 06, 2020	3.261M	3.79%	Feb 24, 2020	5.552M
Verify-FDX			Verify-UPS
What story is the chart telling you?
StockCarts	Finviz	BarCharts	StockCarts	Finviz	BarCharts
View Chart-FDX	See Support-FDX	View Chart-FDX	View Chart-UPS	See Support-UPS	View Chart-UPS
I hope you enjoyed this Covered Call Stock Showdown blog ... as always you know this is for entertainment and before EVER investing a nickel of your hard earned money you need to do your research or what they call due diligence ... no, nada, zip zilcho stock recommendations were made here ... this ALL should be your STARTING POINT for determining if either of these companies meet your stock investing risk profile. Good luck everyone!
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