If the stock is above the strike price, the call will most likely be assigned and the profit is the strike price minus the stock
Potential outcome? Profit/loss looks like:
Stock above strike price by $0.01 or more; short call option is probably assigned The strike price minus the stock cost plus the premium collected
Stock below strike price; short option is most likely not assigned and expires OTM The premium collected (not considering any stock gain or loss)
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