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Lead · howtoCovered call early assignment: when it happens and what to doYes, a covered call can be assigned before expiration. It is most likely when the call is deep in the money with little time value left, on the business day before an ex-dividend date. Checklist, worked example and Canadian tax note.Oct 13, 2026 · 7 min read · $MSFT $SCHD

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Covered call early assignment: when it happens and what to do

Yes, a covered call can be assigned before expiration. It is most likely when the call is deep in the money with little time value left, on the business day before an ex-dividend date. Checklist, worked example and Canadian tax note.

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