Just realized something interesting about income stocks that most people miss. If you're holding DHT and looking to squeeze more yield from it, there's a pretty simple options play that could potentially double your returns. So here's the thing - DHT typically pays around 5% in dividends, which is solid but not amazing. But what if you could add another 14% on top of that just by selling some upside? That's where covered calls come in. I've been watching DHT trade around $13-14 range, and if you sold the May calls at $15 strike, you could pocket about 60 cents per share in premium. When you annualize that, it's basically an extra 14% return on your position. So you're looking at nearly 20% total if the stock stays below $15. Now here's the catch - and this is important - if DHT rallies past $15, your shares get called away. But honestly, that would mean the stock climbed 9% from where it is now, and at that point you'd still be up over 13% between the premium and any dividends you collected before assignment. I checked DHT's volatility history and it's been running around 33% over the trailing twelve months, which actually makes these premiums pretty juicy. The stock has moved around quite a bit, so there's decent premium to capture. The real question is whether you're comfortable capping your upside at $15 for that extra income. For me, if I'm not expecting a big move above that level anyway, it's basically free money. The dividend history matters too though - DHT's payouts can fluctuate based on how their shipping business is doing, so don't just assume that 5% will stay constant. Worth checking their recent payout trends before you commit. Anyway, this is the kind of thing that makes dividend stocks way more interesting. You're not just sitting on the yield, you're actively managing the position. If you're on Gate or any platform with options, DHT is worth looking at for this strategy.

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