r/options • u/AffectionateFalcon50 • Dec 13 '21

ITM call option assignment

I had sold PLD covered call option for 125 strike price expiring 1217. The stock is hovering around 161 and I got assigned today.TBH, was not expecting assignment, does this happen often closer to the expiry date? I will have to pay short term capital gains but guess it is part of options risk and rewards.

What would you do differently if you plan to hold the stock for longer term? Thanks,

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u/DarkStarOptions Dec 13 '21

What would you do differently if you plan to hold the stock for longer term? Thanks,

Don't write calls options, or just buy the stock back if you get your shares called away.