LinkedIn (NYSE: LNKD) has been identified by InvestorsObserver analysts as being well-positioned for a new covered call today. Buying the stock for $93.00 while selling the July $92.50 call will produce a new covered call with a break-even point around $85.10. At that price, this position has a target return of 8.7 %. This trade will have roughly 8.5 % downside protection, while still aiming for a 8.7 % return in 46 days. It will lock in that return as long as LinkedIn  is above $92.50 on 7/21/2012. For comparison purposes only, this LNKD covered call aims for an annualized return rate of 69.0 %.

Capital One (NYSE: COF) has been selected by InvestorsObserver analysts as a stock that is an ideal candidate for a new covered call today. Buying the stock for $50.27 while simultaneously selling the July $50.00 call will result in a new position with a target return of 5.3 %. Based on recent prices, this position will cost about $47.47, which is also the trade’s breakeven point. At that level, this covered call has 5.6 % downside protection, while still providing a 5.3 % return in 46 days as long as  COF is above $50.00 on 7/21/2012. For comparison purposes only, this Capital One covered call aims for an annualized return rate of 42.2 %.

Agrium (NYSE: AGU) has been selected by InvestorsObserver analysts as a stock that is an ideal candidate for a new covered call today. Buying the stock for $77.29 while simultaneously selling the July $77.50 call will result in a new position with a target return of 5.0 %. Based on recent prices, this position will cost about $73.79, which is also the trade’s breakeven point. At that level, this covered call has 4.5 % downside protection, while still providing a 5.0 % return in 46 days as long as  AGU is above $77.50 on 7/21/2012. For comparison purposes only, this Agrium covered call aims for an annualized return rate of 39.8 %.

Weight Watchers (NYSE: WTW) has been selected by InvestorsObserver analysts as a stock that is a strong candidate for a new covered call today. Selling the July $57.50 call while simultaneously buying WTW stock for $57.62 will result in a new position with a break-even point around $54.67. At that price, this position has a target return of 5.2 %. This trade has 5.1 % downside protection, while still providing a 5.2 % return in 46 days as long as  WTW is above $57.50 on 7/21/2012. For comparison purposes only, this Weight Watchers covered call targets an annualized return rate of 41.0 %.

Incyte (NASDAQ: INCY) has been chosen by InvestorsObserver analysts as a candidate for a new covered call today. Selling the September $22.50 call while at the same time buying INCY stock for $21.74 will produce a new covered call with a target return of 13.7 %. Based on recent data, this trade will cost about $19.79, which is also the covered call’s breakeven point. At that price, this covered call has 9.0 % downside protection, while seeking an assigned return of 13.7 % return in 109 days. If INCY is higher than $22.50 on 9/22/2012, we are assured that simple return. For comparison purposes only, that equates to an annualized return rate of 45.8 %.