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Roll or take the shares?

Put in your threatened put and the roll you're considering. You'll see the net credit, what you'd effectively pay for the shares either way, and how much more capital the roll ties up.

Your threatened put

The roll you're considering

If I take the shares now

Effective price per share—
Against today's share price—
Cash needed—

If I roll, then take the shares

Effective price per share—
Against today's share price—
Cash needed—

The roll itself

Net credit (or debit) for the roll—
Total, all contracts—
Net credit per extra day—
Change in effective price (roll vs now)—
Change in capital tied up—
How I read this:

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"Effective price" is the strike minus all premium kept net of buyback costs. "If I roll, then take the shares" assumes you are assigned at the new strike at the new expiry. Rolling doesn't guarantee the stock recovers, and the shares could be worth less by then.

Risk notice: Options trading involves substantial risk and is not suitable for every investor. Cash-secured puts and covered calls can result in losses, including significant losses from owning shares that decline in value. Rolling does not eliminate losses or guarantee a profitable outcome. Premiums are not guaranteed income. The educational material on this website is general information only and is not personalised investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security or options contract.