Trade Alert: Capitalizing On Volatility With Covered Calls 

On Friday, the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) jumped 30% from 16 to 21, as the S&P 500 fell 2.7% for its largest single-day decline since the Liberation Day tariff turmoil in April. The surge in the VIX has pushed up options prices across the board, creating an opportunity to capitalize on juicy premiums available from selling covered calls.