XOM

Premium $0.76 · Break-even $177.76 · Δ 0.15

With a delta of 0.15, this deep OTM call is highly speculative but offers significant leverage if XOM experiences a massive breakout. The high risk of expiring worthless makes it a hold unless volatility spikes.

Buy: Buy if the premium dips to $0.50 or if the underlying asset breaks out above $172.00.

Sell: Sell if the premium doubles to $1.50 or if the underlying stock falls below $155.00.

Premium $3.03 · Break-even $173.53 · Δ 0.41

This call option provides a solid delta of 0.41 and a long runway to expiry, making it a robust vehicle to leverage long-term bullish gains on a stock pullback.

Buy: XOM stock price falls below $164.50.

Sell: XOM stock price reaches $178.00 or the option premium falls by 50%.

Premium $3.17 · Break-even $171.17 · Δ 0.41

This near-the-money contract offers solid leverage to capture the upside breakout above the 52-week high with a reasonable delta.

Buy: Buy if XOM stock price drops to $163.00 with the premium around $2.80.

Sell: Sell when the stock price hits $175.00 or if the option premium drops below $1.50.

Premium $0.81 · Break-even $177.31 · Δ 0.16

With a very low delta of 0.16, this highly out-of-the-money option requires an aggressive rally to become profitable.

Buy: Buy only if the stock breaks above $168.00 on strong volume, increasing the option's probability of success.

Sell: Sell if the stock falls below $157.00 or if time decay begins accelerating significantly.

Premium $0.88 · Break-even $179.88 · Δ 0.16

With a low delta of 0.16 and high out-of-the-money strike, this contract is highly speculative despite the long expiration.

Buy: XOM stock drops below $160.00, reducing the premium further.

Sell: XOM stock price reaches $175.00 or option premium drops to $0.40.

Premium $0.80 · Break-even $178.30 · Δ 0.15

This deep out-of-the-money call is a high-leverage but lower-probability play due to its low 0.15 delta.

Buy: Buy if the stock breaks out past the current 52-week high of $171.47 on high volume.

Sell: Sell if the stock hits $178.00 or if the premium drops to $0.40.

Premium $3.01 · Break-even $173.01 · Δ 0.41

This slightly out-of-the-money call option provides moderate delta exposure to the long-term upside with lower upfront capital requirements.

Buy: Buy when XOM stock pulls back to $160.00, lowering the premium to approximately $1.80.

Sell: Sell when the option premium doubles to $6.00 or the stock falls below $152.00.

Premium $2.78 · Break-even $171.28 · Δ 0.40

This contract offers reasonable delta exposure at a low premium, capturing upside once XOM breaks past its 52-week high.

Buy: Buy when XOM stock trades below $164.50 and the option premium is under $3.00.

Sell: Sell when XOM stock reaches $175.00 or the premium rises by 50%.

Premium $0.87 · Break-even $179.37 · Δ 0.16

A highly speculative option with a very low delta, making it sensitive to immediate time decay unless a sharp upward breakout occurs.

Buy: Buy only if XOM breaks out above $172.00 on strong volume, accelerating the delta.

Sell: Sell if the stock price drops below $155.00 to salvage remaining premium.

Premium $0.80 · Break-even $178.80 · Δ 0.15

The low delta of 0.15 and OTM strike limit the probability of success despite the low cost of entry.

Buy: Only buy if the premium falls further to 0.50 during a market pullback.

Sell: Sell if the option experiences a rapid volatility spike and premium exceeds 1.50.

Premium $2.92 · Break-even $171.92 · Δ 0.41

A moderate delta of 0.41 offers solid exposure to XOM upside with a relatively low absolute premium at risk.

Buy: Buy when the stock price pulls back below $163.00 and the premium is under $3.20.

Sell: Sell if XOM stock reaches $178.00 or if the option premium drops below $1.45.

Premium $2.80 · Break-even $172.30 · Δ 0.40

This LEAP contract offers a solid 0.40 delta with a lower premium than October alternatives, providing affordable long-term exposure to XOM's primary uptrend.

Buy: Buy when XOM stock pulls back below 162.00 USD.

Sell: Sell if XOM stock exceeds 178.00 USD or the option premium doubles.

Premium $3.20 · Break-even $169.70 · Δ 0.41

This slightly out-of-the-money option provides a solid delta of 0.41 and a reasonable break-even level close to the previous high.

Buy: Buy if the stock consolidates near 161.00 with steady implied volatility.

Sell: Sell if the contract premium gains 50% or if the underlying stock drops below 154.50.

Premium $1.07 · Break-even $175.57 · Δ 0.18

A cheap entry but higher risk option with a low delta of 0.18, requiring a strong breakout to achieve profitability.

Buy: Buy only if XOM breaks above 166.00 with strong volume expansion.

Sell: Sell if the contract value doubles or if XOM falls below 158.00.

Premium $0.90 · Break-even $172.90 · Δ 0.17

This contract provides a very low-cost, low-delta entry suitable for high leverage targeting a long-term breakout past the 52-week high.

Buy: Buy if the option premium is under $1.00 and the stock maintains its position above the 50-day moving average.

Sell: Sell if the option premium doubles to $1.80 or if the underlying stock breaks below $150.00.

Premium $2.98 · Break-even $166.98 · Δ 0.41

At a premium of $2.98, this 2026 LEAP option offers high leverage and a 0.41 delta for a strike close to the current price.

Buy: Buy when the underlying stock is between $159.00 and $161.50 and the option premium is below $3.10.

Sell: Sell when the option premium reaches $6.00 or the underlying stock falls below $154.00.

Premium $3.16 · Break-even $167.66 · Δ 0.42

This deep LEAPS call offers a balanced delta of 0.42 to capture long-term upside while minimizing short-term time decay.

Buy: Buy if XOM holds support above 159.50 and the option premium is under 3.25.

Sell: Sell if XOM price reaches 171.00 or if the premium drops below 1.50.

Premium $0.94 · Break-even $173.94 · Δ 0.17

A highly out-of-the-money contract with a low 0.17 delta that requires a significant breakout past previous highs to become profitable.

Buy: Buy only if XOM breaks out past 165.00 on strong, expanding volume.

Sell: Sell if the premium doubles to 1.88 or if XOM falls below 155.00.

Premium $2.90 · Break-even $164.90 · Δ 0.41

This long-dated call provides strong leverage with a 0.41 delta and a low premium of 2.9, making it an efficient vehicle for a long-term bullish outlook.

Buy: Buy when XOM stock stabilizes above 158.00 and the option premium is under 3.10.

Sell: Sell when XOM stock reaches 170.00 or the premium falls below 1.20.

Premium $0.86 · Break-even $170.86 · Δ 0.16

An inexpensive, highly leveraged out-of-the-money option for a major long-term upside breakout above the 52-week high.

Buy: Buy if XOM moves above 160.00, confirming momentum, with the premium under 1.00.

Sell: Sell if XOM drops below 150.00 or the premium doubles to 1.72.

Premium $3.15 · Break-even $168.15 · Δ 0.42

This transition call offers decent leverage with a 0.42 delta and a relatively low premium of 3.15, benefiting from long-term upside.

Buy: Buy when XOM stock stabilizes above 161.00 and the option premium is under 3.30.

Sell: Sell when the stock price crosses 170.00 or if the option premium falls below 1.50.

Premium $0.79 · Break-even $170.29 · Δ 0.16

The low delta of 0.16 represents a speculative position with high leverage but lower probability of expiring in the money.

Buy: The underlying stock drops below $155.00, reducing the premium further.

Sell: The underlying stock climbs to $170.00 or the premium hits $2.00.

Premium $2.77 · Break-even $164.27 · Δ 0.40

This LEAP contract has a solid 0.40 delta, allowing investors to participate in long-term upside with significant runway.

Buy: The underlying stock consolidates near $158.00.

Sell: The underlying stock reaches $170.00 or the premium reaches $5.50.

Premium $1.00 · Break-even $176.50 · Δ 0.17

The low delta of 0.17 makes this a highly speculative and less attractive option despite its low absolute cost.

Buy: Buy only if the stock price breaks above 168.00 USD with a volume surge.

Sell: Sell if the premium drops below 0.50 USD to cut losses.

Premium $1.08 · Break-even $177.58 · Δ 0.18

Highly speculative long-term out-of-the-money call option with low delta (0.18) that requires a major sustained rally to become profitable.

Buy: Buy when the stock successfully breaks and holds above its 52-week high of 171.47.

Sell: Sell when the underlying drops below SMA50 at 148.96 to preserve remaining premium.

Premium $0.76 · Break-even $168.26 · Δ 0.15

A highly speculative, low-premium LEAP that yields outsized returns if XOM breaks out past its 52-week highs. Its low cost makes it a cheap option to play long-term oil price strength.

Buy: Buy when XOM crosses above the 20-day SMA at 159.30 on rising volume.

Sell: Sell if the premium increases by 150% or if XOM breaks below the 200-day SMA.

Premium $3.22 · Break-even $170.22 · Δ 0.42

This LEAP call offers an attractive delta of 0.42 with a low premium, making it a highly cost-effective way to capture XOM's long-term bullish trend.

Buy: XOM stock trades below $163.50.

Sell: XOM stock reaches $175.00 or the contract premium rises by 50%.

Premium $1.07 · Break-even $176.07 · Δ 0.18

Extremely low-cost call options strike near the psychological target, providing significant leverage for a breakout past 52-week highs.

Buy: XOM stock pulls back below $162.00 to reduce premium paid.

Sell: XOM stock hits $172.00 or premium doubles.

Premium $2.74 · Break-even $162.24 · Δ 0.41

This long-dated, near-the-money call offers strong leverage with a low break-even price relative to historic highs. The 0.41 delta ensures strong participation in any upward move over the next two years.

Buy: Buy if XOM stock holds support above 151.50 and the option premium is under 2.90.

Sell: Sell if the underlying stock price drops below 146.50 or the option premium doubles to 5.50.

Premium $0.80 · Break-even $169.80 · Δ 0.16

A cheap, low-delta play that offers high leverage if XOM breaks its 52-week high of 171.47 prior to the far-out expiry in late 2026.

Buy: Buy if the stock shows a strong momentum bounce from 155.00 with rising volume.

Sell: Sell if the option premium rises to 1.60 or if the stock fails to hold the 150.00 support level.

Premium $2.79 · Break-even $163.79 · Δ 0.40

This long-dated LEAP Call strike of 161 is close to the current price and has a reasonable premium of 2.79, giving ample time for XOM to recover and trend higher.

Buy: Buy when XOM stock stabilizes near 155.00 or the premium drops to 2.50.

Sell: Sell when XOM stock crosses 170.00 or the premium doubles to 5.50.

Premium $0.84 · Break-even $169.34 · Δ 0.16

This deep out-of-the-money long-dated call is highly speculative but offers cheap exposure to a breakout above prior 52-week highs.

Buy: Buy if XOM clears 160.00 on rising volume to confirm momentum.

Sell: Sell if the contract premium doubles to 1.68 or if XOM falls below 150.00.

Premium $2.79 · Break-even $163.29 · Δ 0.40

This long-dated LEAP contract is highly underpriced relative to its duration, offering solid 0.40 delta exposure to XOM's long-term upside.

Buy: Buy when the underlying XOM stock is priced between $151.00 and $157.00.

Sell: Sell when the underlying stock reaches $170.00 or if the option premium falls by 50%.

Premium $0.87 · Break-even $171.87 · Δ 0.16

A low-cost, high-leverage contract that capitalizes on a potential breakout past the current 52-week high of 171.47 USD.

Buy: Buy when XOM stock dips below 159.00 USD and the contract premium is near 0.87 USD.

Sell: Sell when XOM stock reaches 170.00 USD or the premium doubles.

Premium $2.76 · Break-even $162.76 · Δ 0.40

This deep LEAP Call offers excellent leverage on long-term capital appreciation with a reasonable break-even of 162.76. The 0.40 delta provides solid exposure to XOM's secular uptrend.

Buy: Buy when XOM stock price pulls back to the 151-155 USD range to minimize premium.

Sell: Sell when the contract premium doubles or if the underlying stock falls below the 200-day SMA.

Premium $2.91 · Break-even $165.91 · Δ 0.41

This LEAP call option offers an attractive delta of 0.41 for a low premium, making it a highly leveraged play on XOM's long-term upward trajectory.

Buy: Buy when XOM stock is below 159.50 USD and the premium is near 2.91 USD.

Sell: Sell when XOM stock reaches 170.00 USD or the option value increases by 50%.

Premium $0.88 · Break-even $172.38 · Δ 0.17

This low-cost, lower-delta option serves as a speculative play to leverage a potential aggressive breakout above the 52-week high of 171.47 USD.

Buy: Underlying share price breaks and closes above 164.00 USD on strong volume.

Sell: Option premium doubles to 1.76 USD or the underlying stock falls below 155.00 USD.

Premium $0.83 · Break-even $168.83 · Δ 0.16

While highly affordable, this out-of-the-money call suffers from a very low delta of 0.16, making it susceptible to sluggish price action unless XOM breaks out violently.

Buy: Buy if XOM stock clears $162.00, indicating a strong momentum surge toward the strike price.

Sell: Sell if the underlying stock drops below $150.00 to preserve remaining contract value.

Premium $2.94 · Break-even $166.44 · Δ 0.41

This slightly out-of-the-money contract offers a solid 0.41 delta and deep expiry, allowing ample time to capture XOM upward momentum beyond its near-term resistance.

Buy: Underlying share price is between 158.00 USD and 160.50 USD.

Sell: Option premium reaches 5.00 USD or the underlying stock falls below 150.00 USD.

Premium $0.74 · Break-even $144.76 · Δ -0.13

Deep out-of-the-money put option which is highly likely to expire worthless given the strong support levels above $145.

Buy: Avoid buying this option contract.

Sell: Sell immediately to recover remaining value if currently held.

Premium $3.26 · Break-even $162.26 · Δ 0.42

This slightly out-of-the-money call provides excellent leverage for a recovery above the 20-day SMA of 159.24.

Buy: Buy if the stock price drops below 154.00 and shows signs of stabilizing.

Sell: Sell if the stock hits 165.00 or the premium doubles.

Premium $3.11 · Break-even $170.11 · Δ 0.41

This slightly out-of-the-money contract provides a balanced delta exposure of 0.41, offering solid leverage to capture the medium-term upward movement.

Buy: Buy when XOM stock pulls back to $161.50 and the contract premium trades under $3.00.

Sell: Sell when XOM stock reaches $172.00 or the premium gains 35%.

Premium $3.28 · Break-even $162.78 · Δ 0.42

Leverages long-term upside with a near-the-money strike at an affordable premium, offering excellent risk-reward.

Buy: Buy when XOM stock stabilizes above 155.00.

Sell: Sell when XOM stock reaches 170.00 or if stock drops below 145.00.

Premium $2.97 · Break-even $170.47 · Δ 0.41

This long-term call option offers a balanced delta of 0.41 to capitalize on XOM's secular uptrend. The premium is highly cost-effective relative to the extensive time to expiration.

Buy: XOM stock stabilizes around $161.00 to $163.00.

Sell: XOM reaches $175.00, or the premium increases by 50%.

Premium $2.76 · Break-even $150.74 · Δ -0.35

Buying this put is an expensive hedge that will decay quickly if the stock consolidates and holds SMA50 support.

Buy: Do not buy unless XOM breaks below key support at $150.00.

Sell: Sell immediately to salvage premium if stock begins to rebound.

Premium $2.88 · Break-even $150.12 · Δ -0.37

Buying this put is a bearish bet that the stock will break below the 50-day SMA support, which is contrary to our bullish outlook.

Buy: Buy only if the stock price breaks convincingly below 150.00.

Sell: Sell if the stock bounces from 154.00 or if the option premium drops below $1.00.

Premium $0.78 · Break-even $144.22 · Δ -0.14

This deep out-of-the-money put requires a major collapse below the 200-day SMA of 143.65 to be profitable, which is highly unlikely.

Buy: Buy only as a tail-risk hedge if global energy demand outlook severely deteriorates.

Sell: Sell if the option value decays below $0.20 or stock trades above 160.00.

Premium $3.20 · Break-even $163.20 · Δ 0.42

This contract offers strong exposure to a price rebound with a solid 0.42 delta and relatively low premium of 3.2.

Buy: Underlying stock trades between 153.50 and 156.50 USD.

Sell: Underlying stock hits target price of 168.00 USD or option premium falls below 1.90 USD.

Premium $3.14 · Break-even $165.64 · Δ 0.42

This near-the-money contract offers moderate delta exposure with a reasonable premium, capturing the stock's long-term upward trajectory.

Buy: Buy when the stock establishes firm support above 159.00.

Sell: Sell when the stock price reaches 170.00 or the contract premium reaches 6.00.

Premium $1.01 · Break-even $171.51 · Δ 0.18

A highly leveraged, low-cost OTM call option designed to maximize returns if XOM breaks out past its 52-week high.

Buy: Buy if XOM closes above 161.00 on higher-than-average daily volume.

Sell: Sell if XOM reaches 172.00 or the premium doubles to 2.00.

Premium $3.10 · Break-even $166.60 · Δ 0.41

A moderately high delta of 0.41 offers solid exposure to stock price upside with ample time to expiration.

Buy: Buy if the stock holds above 159.54 and the premium is near 3.10.

Sell: Sell if the stock reaches 171.00 or if the option premium rises above 5.50.

Premium $1.00 · Break-even $172.50 · Δ 0.18

Low delta of 0.18 makes this option high risk, requiring a massive breakout above key resistance to turn profitable.

Buy: Buy only if XOM breaks out above 163.50 on rising volume with premium under 1.10.

Sell: Sell if the premium doubles to 2.00 or if the stock drops below 158.00.

Premium $3.18 · Break-even $167.18 · Δ 0.42

This long-dated Call option offers high leverage with a low premium of 3.18, making it an attractive play on XOM's multi-year uptrend. The 164 strike is slightly out-of-the-money but highly achievable given the 1.5 year horizon.

Buy: Buy when the stock price bounces off the 159.50 level and premium is under 3.25.

Sell: Sell when the stock price reaches 171.00 or if the option premium doubles.

Premium $1.03 · Break-even $173.03 · Δ 0.18

A speculative long-term play with very low premium outlay of 1.03, betting on a sustained secular bull run in energy. The low delta of 0.18 reflects a lower probability of expiring in-the-money but offers high percentage returns on a breakout.

Buy: Buy when XOM stock crosses above 162.00 on increasing volume.

Sell: Sell if the stock falls below 150.00 or the premium rises to 2.50.

Premium $3.00 · Break-even $169.00 · Δ 0.41

A moderate delta of 0.41 and a reasonable premium make this long-dated call an attractive play on XOM's sustained uptrend with plenty of time to reach profitability.

Buy: Buy when XOM shares pull back to around 161.00 with the premium near 2.80.

Sell: Sell when the stock price hits 174.00 or the premium doubles to 6.00.

Premium $0.97 · Break-even $174.97 · Δ 0.17

With a low delta of 0.17 and high out-of-the-money strike, this contract is highly speculative and subject to time decay if the stock consolidates.

Buy: Buy only if XOM clears resistance at 165.00 with expanding daily volume.

Sell: Sell if the premium drops by 30% or if XOM fails to hold the 160.00 support level.

Premium $2.88 · Break-even $169.38 · Δ 0.40

This deep-in-the-money 2026 LEAP offers high delta exposure with slow time decay, capitalizing on the medium-term bullish trend of XOM.

Buy: Buy if the contract premium is at or below 2.90 USD.

Sell: Sell if the contract premium reaches 5.50 USD or if the underlying stock hits 175.00 USD.

Premium $0.87 · Break-even $175.37 · Δ 0.16

An out-of-the-money option offering cheap, high-leverage potential if XOM breaks out past its current 52-week high of 171.47.

Buy: Buy if the contract premium is at or below 0.85 USD.

Sell: Sell if the contract premium reaches 2.00 USD or if the underlying stock reaches 175.00 USD.

Premium $2.82 · Break-even $168.32 · Δ 0.40

This contract offers a balanced delta of 0.40, allowing efficient participation in XOM's upward momentum with limited near-term premium decay.

Buy: Buy if the contract premium is below 2.90 USD with XOM trading above 161.00.

Sell: Sell if XOM reaches 175.00 or if the option premium increases by 80%.

Premium $0.83 · Break-even $174.33 · Δ 0.16

With a low delta of 0.16, this out-of-the-money call is highly speculative and sensitive to short-term momentum stalls.

Buy: Buy if XOM stock breaks above 166.00 with an increase in daily buying volume.

Sell: Sell if the premium drops below 0.40 USD or if XOM fails to clear 165.00 within a month.

Premium $0.93 · Break-even $176.43 · Δ 0.17

A low-cost, low-probability LEAP that offers high leverage but suffers from a low delta of 0.17. It is suitable only for highly speculative long-term positions.

Buy: XOM breaks past its 52-week high of $171.47 with strong volume.

Sell: The option premium doubles or if the stock fails to sustain momentum above $172.00.

Premium $2.92 · Break-even $170.92 · Δ 0.40

This deep-in-time call with a moderate 168 strike offers a high-leverage way to capture XOM's long-term upside with limited premium risk.

Buy: Buy when XOM stock trades above 163.00 with stabilizing RSI.

Sell: Sell when the option premium doubles to 5.84 USD or if the stock falls below 155.00 USD.

Premium $0.89 · Break-even $176.89 · Δ 0.17

This low-cost, far out-of-the-money call provides a cheap asymmetric bet on long-term expansion but has a lower probability of expiring in the money.

Buy: Buy when the option premium is below 0.85 USD while XOM holds above 161.22 USD.

Sell: Sell if the option premium gains 100% to 1.78 USD or if the underlying stock breaches 156.00 USD.

Premium $1.41 · Break-even $168.91 · Δ 0.22

Out-of-the-money Call offering low entry cost and high potential percentage gains upon a stock rebound.

Buy: Buy when XOM stock is below 156.00.

Sell: Sell when XOM stock reaches 168.00.

Premium $3.03 · Break-even $150.47 · Δ -0.36

This Put is unfavorable as the stock maintains strong support above $150.92.

Buy: Buy only if XOM breaks below the SMA50 support of 150.92.

Sell: Sell if XOM recovers above 158.00 to prevent total loss.

Premium $0.91 · Break-even $144.59 · Δ -0.14

This far out-of-the-money put is highly unlikely to be profitable given strong support levels at the SMA50 and SMA200.

Buy: Buy only as a catastrophic hedge if the stock price drops below 147.00 USD.

Sell: Sell if XOM climbs back above 162.00 USD to preserve remaining premium.

Premium $0.99 · Break-even $145.01 · Δ -0.15

Extremely out-of-the-money Put with very low probability of profit given robust support levels.

Buy: Do not buy unless a severe oil crash occurs.

Sell: Sell immediately if stock rises above 160.00.

Premium $3.57 · Break-even $163.57 · Δ 0.43

This near-the-money Call option is highly underpriced relative to the long expiry, providing exceptional leverage.

Buy: Buy when XOM stock is below 156.50.

Sell: Sell when XOM stock reaches 168.00 or option premium doubles.

Premium $2.57 · Break-even $181.07 · Δ 0.27

A leveraged upside play that aligns closely with our target price, benefiting from the extra month of time value compared to the September expiry.

Buy: Buy when XOM drops below $162.00, aiming for a premium entry around $1.80.

Sell: Sell when the stock price reaches $180.00 or if the underlying falls below $152.00.

Premium $2.49 · Break-even $179.99 · Δ 0.27

An intermediate bullish bet with a reasonable premium and delta, benefiting from extended time to expiration.

Buy: Buy when the stock bounces off the $158.50 support level with the option premium under $2.60.

Sell: Sell when the stock price reaches $178.00 or if the premium drops below $1.25.

Premium $2.49 · Break-even $180.49 · Δ 0.27

The strike price is above the 52-week high, making this a speculative play with moderate delta but higher premium than the September counterpart.

Buy: Buy if XOM closes above 168.00 with rising volume, showing momentum toward the strike.

Sell: Sell if premium reaches 4.50 or the underlying fails to break the 171.47 resistance.

Premium $5.36 · Break-even $175.36 · Δ 0.46

This contract offers a healthier delta and longer duration, providing a safer buffer to weather any short-term consolidations.

Buy: Buy when XOM shares pull back to $160.00, targeting an entry premium near $3.50.

Sell: Sell when the stock price reaches $180.00, targeting an estimated premium of $10.00.

Premium $2.51 · Break-even $179.01 · Δ 0.27

Offers leverage for a longer-term trend continuation with a moderate premium, though delta is relatively low at 0.27.

Buy: Buy when XOM stock pulls back to $162.00 or the premium drops below $2.30.

Sell: Sell if the stock hits $175.00 or if the premium doubles to $5.00.

Premium $5.56 · Break-even $173.56 · Δ 0.47

This contract provides an extra month of expiry compared to the September contract, offering a healthier delta of 0.47 to capture a breakout.

Buy: Buy when XOM tests the $163.00 support level and the premium drops to around $5.00.

Sell: Sell if XOM breaks down below $155.00 or if the premium increases to $9.00.

Premium $5.27 · Break-even $174.27 · Δ 0.46

Strong delta of 0.46 and additional time value make this the most robust bullish option choice.

Buy: Buy when XOM stock trades in the $158.50-$163.00 range and the premium is below $5.50.

Sell: Sell when the stock price reaches $178.00 or if the premium doubles to over $10.50.

Premium $5.12 · Break-even $173.62 · Δ 0.46

An attractive mid-delta call option with an extra month of duration to capture the bullish breakout past key resistance.

Buy: Buy when XOM stock trades in the entry range of $160.00 to $164.50.

Sell: Sell when XOM stock reaches $175.00 or if the option value doubles.

Premium $5.14 · Break-even $174.64 · Δ 0.46

With a strong 0.46 delta and an extra month of expiry, this contract provides excellent leverage to capture XOM's long-term upside while weathering near-term consolidation.

Buy: Buy when XOM stock declines to the 158.00 - 160.00 USD range.

Sell: Sell if XOM stock rises to 180.00 USD or premium gains 80%.

Premium $2.43 · Break-even $179.43 · Δ 0.27

This call provides a moderate delta of 0.27 with additional time to expiry, balancing premium cost and potential return for a target price above $178.

Buy: Buy if the premium drops to $2.00 or if the stock price hovers near $161.00.

Sell: Sell when the premium reaches $4.80 or if the underlying stock falls below $153.00.

Premium $2.60 · Break-even $181.60 · Δ 0.28

A moderate delta of 0.28 makes this an affordable leverage alternative for investors anticipating a strong upward move over the next two years.

Buy: XOM stock price retreats below $164.00.

Sell: XOM stock price reaches $178.00 or the contract premium falls below $1.30.

Premium $5.39 · Break-even $175.89 · Δ 0.46

With a delta of 0.46 and October 2026 expiry, this option offers excellent exposure to XOM's upside with a buffer of extra time.

Buy: XOM stock price retreats to $163.00.

Sell: XOM stock price rises to $178.00 or the contract loses 40% of its purchase value.

Premium $2.38 · Break-even $171.38 · Δ 0.27

A balanced OTM LEAP option with more time value to capture a breakout above the $170 level over the next year.

Buy: Buy if the premium dips below 2.10 during a minor stock correction.

Sell: Sell when XOM exceeds 171.00 or the premium reaches 4.50.

Premium $2.53 · Break-even $174.53 · Δ 0.28

While this option provides extra duration, the premium increase is steep compared to the September contract of the same strike, making it less attractive.

Buy: Buy if the premium dips below $2.20 while XOM remains supported above $159.00.

Sell: Sell if the underlying stock breaches $154.00 or the contract premium reaches $4.50.

Premium $5.13 · Break-even $168.63 · Δ 0.46

With a 0.46 delta and an extra month of expiration compared to September, this contract provides the safest risk-adjusted leverage on a sustained long-term rally.

Buy: Underlying share price consolidates in the 158.00 to 160.00 USD range.

Sell: Underlying share price reaches the target of 171.00 USD or the option premium drops by 40%.

Premium $2.49 · Break-even $173.99 · Δ 0.28

A balanced OTM LEAPS contract offering a reasonable premium-to-delta trade-off with sufficient duration to absorb any medium-term oil market volatility.

Buy: Underlying share price is below 160.00 USD during market consolidation.

Sell: Underlying share price hits 171.00 USD or the option premium falls below 1.25 USD.

Premium $5.09 · Break-even $168.09 · Δ 0.46

This contract provides an extra month of expiry and a stronger delta of 0.46, offering a more conservative and resilient bullish option play.

Buy: Buy when XOM stock is below 159.50 USD and the premium is around 5.09 USD.

Sell: Sell when XOM stock reaches 170.00 USD or the option gain exceeds 40%.

Premium $2.47 · Break-even $173.47 · Δ 0.28

Provides a balanced risk-reward profile for an out-of-the-money strike price with over two years until expiration.

Buy: Buy when XOM stock is below 159.50 USD and the premium is near 2.47 USD.

Sell: Sell when XOM stock hits 170.00 USD or the contract gain reaches 60%.

Premium $4.98 · Break-even $165.48 · Δ 0.46

A higher delta alternative that offers excellent exposure and an extra month of duration to capture the bullish consolidation breakout.

Buy: Buy when the underlying XOM stock trades within the target entry range of $151.00 to $157.00.

Sell: Sell when the underlying stock reaches $170.00 or if the option premium drops by 40%.

Premium $4.99 · Break-even $165.99 · Δ 0.46

Provides even more time than the Sept 2026 contract with a slightly higher delta, offering solid exposure to XOM's long-term upside.

Buy: Buy when XOM shows signs of reversal near the 155.00 support area.

Sell: Sell if XOM reaches the 170.00 target or the contract premium reaches 9.00.

Premium $5.18 · Break-even $169.18 · Δ 0.47

This contract offers an extra month of duration compared to the September alternative with a higher delta of 0.47, reducing decay risk.

Buy: Buy when the underlying stock is stable above $160.00 and the premium is below $5.30.

Sell: Sell if the option premium reaches $9.00 or if the underlying stock falls below $154.00.

Premium $4.95 · Break-even $164.45 · Δ 0.46

With a high delta of 0.46 and additional time to expiry, this is the most robust vehicle to capture a long-term cyclical uptrend in energy. It provides a safer buffer against short-term volatility.

Buy: Buy when XOM consolidates near 155.00 with RSI remaining above 50.

Sell: Sell if XOM reaches the target of 170.00 or the premium falls below 2.50.

Premium $2.77 · Break-even $179.27 · Δ 0.29

A cheaper way to play a breakout past the 52-week high, benefiting from a longer horizon and decent 0.29 delta.

Buy: Buy when underlying price clears 166.50 on rising volume.

Sell: Sell when underlying targets 178.00 or breaks down below 155.00 support.

Premium $5.43 · Break-even $172.43 · Δ 0.47

Higher delta of 0.47 and an extra month of duration provide strong protection and robust upside tracking for a breakout.

Buy: XOM stock trades between $159.00 and $163.00.

Sell: XOM stock hits $175.00 or contract premium gains 40%.

Premium $2.75 · Break-even $177.75 · Δ 0.29

Offers reasonable leverage with a 0.29 delta and extended expiry to capture a sustained medium-term rally.

Buy: XOM stock retreats towards the SMA20 near $159.00.

Sell: XOM stock reaches $173.00.

Premium $2.46 · Break-even $170.96 · Δ 0.28

Moderately speculative call that captures long-term upside beyond current 52-week highs with over 18 months to expiration.

Buy: Buy if XOM closes above 158.00 to signal a rebound from the SMA20.

Sell: Sell if the stock reaches 169.00 or if the option value depreciates to 1.20.

Premium $4.94 · Break-even $164.94 · Δ 0.46

This October 2026 contract provides extra duration and a strong 0.46 delta. It offers the most balanced risk-reward profile for capturing a long-term bullish trend.

Buy: Buy when XOM trades between 151.00 and 155.00 USD.

Sell: Sell when XOM exceeds 175.00 or if the contract value gains 80%.

Premium $2.35 · Break-even $169.85 · Δ 0.27

An attractive middle-ground OTM call with solid delta and over two years of runway to benefit from long-term inflation or supply constraints. The low entry cost limits total capital risk.

Buy: Buy if the underlying stock trades above 156.50 and annualized volatility remains below 27%.

Sell: Sell if the option premium reaches 5.00 or if the underlying trend turns bearish below 143.00.

Premium $2.44 · Break-even $170.44 · Δ 0.28

A balanced out-of-the-money call option that benefits from ample time value and a solid 0.28 delta, making it sensitive to upward moves toward XOM's previous highs.

Buy: Buy when XOM stock registers a daily close above $159.00.

Sell: Sell when XOM stock trades at $168.00 or the contract loses 50% of its entry premium.

Premium $2.46 · Break-even $172.46 · Δ 0.28

Captures a longer-dated play on a breakout above historical highs with a moderate delta of 0.28.

Buy: Buy if XOM establishes a strong base above 158.00 and the premium is below 2.50.

Sell: Sell if XOM breaks below 149.00 or the premium reaches 5.00.

Premium $2.37 · Break-even $171.87 · Δ 0.27

A balanced out-of-the-money long-term call option that offers a cheaper entry point with a decent 0.27 delta.

Buy: The underlying stock trades between $155.00 and $158.00.

Sell: The underlying stock crosses $170.00 or the premium doubles to $4.75.

Premium $2.66 · Break-even $178.16 · Δ 0.28

Provides decent delta exposure at 0.28, but requires a substantial move to achieve break-even.

Buy: Buy if XOM stock breaks resistance at 165.00 USD on strong volume.

Sell: Sell if the stock falls below 157.00 USD or premium rises by 50%.

Premium $5.08 · Break-even $167.08 · Δ 0.46

This contract offers extra duration into late 2026 and a solid 0.46 delta, reducing time decay risk during short-term consolidation.

Buy: Buy when XOM crosses above 159.30 with the premium under 5.25.

Sell: Sell if XOM falls below 149.00 or when the option premium doubles to 10.16.

Premium $5.36 · Break-even $170.36 · Δ 0.47

With a high delta of 0.47 and more time to expiry, this contract provides the best balance of leverage and time value for the upside target.

Buy: Buy when the stock price retraces slightly to 160.50 or the option premium is below 5.40.

Sell: Sell when XOM reaches 171.00 or the premium falls below 2.50.

Premium $2.56 · Break-even $175.56 · Δ 0.28

A leveraged growth-focused option targeting a major breakout past the 52-week high of 171.47 before late 2026.

Buy: Buy if XOM clears 163.00 with a supporting spike in volume.

Sell: Sell if XOM reaches 171.00 or if the premium drops below 1.30.

Premium $4.96 · Break-even $166.46 · Δ 0.46

An attractive long-term contract with a strong 0.46 delta and extra duration, offering high correlation to underlying moves.

Buy: The underlying stock is acquired at or below $158.00.

Sell: The underlying stock reaches $170.00 or the premium reaches $8.50.

Premium $5.38 · Break-even $169.88 · Δ 0.47

With an attractive 0.47 delta and extra time value, this contract is a safer vehicle to express a structural bullish view on XOM.

Buy: Buy if XOM price retraces slightly to 160.00 and contract premium is around 5.00.

Sell: Sell if XOM hits the target of 171.00 or if the premium drops below 3.00.

Premium $2.74 · Break-even $177.24 · Δ 0.29

This option offers decent duration but requires a substantial move to break even at 177.24, making it less attractive than closer-to-the-money alternatives.

Buy: Buy if the stock maintains support above 161.00 for three consecutive sessions.

Sell: Sell if the underlying target of 175.00 is achieved or if the contract drops below $1.50.

Premium $5.41 · Break-even $171.91 · Δ 0.46

This contract has the highest delta among the 166.5 strikes, offering optimal leverage to capture a move towards the 175.00 target.

Buy: Buy when the underlying stock is trading in the entry range of 159.00 to 163.00.

Sell: Sell if the stock reaches 175.00 or if the option premium falls by 40%.

Premium $2.65 · Break-even $178.15 · Δ 0.28

A cheaper alternative to the 167.5 strike with extra time to maturity compared to the September contract. Leverages a delta of 0.28 to gain exposure to long-term price appreciation.

Buy: XOM price dips below $162.00 while maintaining its SMA20 support.

Sell: XOM stock reaches $176.00 or the premium achieves a 50% gain.

Premium $5.29 · Break-even $167.79 · Δ 0.47

This contract has the highest delta in the group and provides additional time, mitigating short-term consolidation risk.

Buy: Buy when XOM trades in the 157.00 to 159.00 entry zone.

Sell: Sell when XOM touches the 170.00 target or if the premium drops below 2.50.

Premium $2.62 · Break-even $173.12 · Δ 0.28

This OTM contract offers a long duration but has a higher premium than its September counterpart, requiring a sustained bull run to justify the cost.

Buy: Buy on a sharp dip of XOM toward the SMA50 near 151.00.

Sell: Sell if XOM exceeds 171.00 or if the option premium drops by 40%.

Premium $5.29 · Break-even $171.29 · Δ 0.47

With a delta close to 0.47 and extra time value, this contract offers solid exposure to the upside while offering a buffer against short-term volatility.

Buy: Buy when XOM share price trades above 162.00, confirming the bounce off the SMA20.

Sell: Sell if the contract premium reaches 9.00 or if the underlying trend breaks below the 50-day SMA.

Premium $2.55 · Break-even $177.05 · Δ 0.28

Offers a balanced combination of leverage and extensive runway to capture an upside breakout past 52-week highs.

Buy: Buy if the contract premium is at or below 2.55 USD.

Sell: Sell if the contract premium reaches 4.80 USD or if the underlying stock hits 175.00 USD.

Premium $5.26 · Break-even $168.76 · Δ 0.46

With a 0.46 delta and an extra month of expiry cushion, this contract provides the best balance of safety and leverage.

Buy: Buy if the stock price bounces from the 159.50 support zone with premium near 5.26.

Sell: Sell if XOM reaches the 171.00 level or the premium reaches 8.50.

Premium $5.12 · Break-even $170.62 · Δ 0.46

A healthy delta of 0.46 combined with extended duration makes this strike a highly robust vehicle for riding the primary uptrend.

Buy: Buy if XOM rebounds cleanly from the SMA20 support area around 161.10.

Sell: Sell if XOM hits 175.00 or if the option premium falls below 3.00 USD.

Premium $2.62 · Break-even $174.12 · Δ 0.28

An affordable leverage play that targets the upper end of the 52-week range with extended time to run.

Buy: Buy if XOM shows daily MACD green histogram bars with premium under 2.70.

Sell: Sell if XOM hits 171.00 or the premium rises to 4.50.

Premium $5.26 · Break-even $165.26 · Δ 0.46

Provides the best blend of delta and time, capturing the primary uptrend with more duration and higher probability of success.

Buy: Underlying stock trades near 155.00 USD.

Sell: Underlying stock reaches 168.00 USD or option premium doubles.

Premium $5.29 · Break-even $172.79 · Δ 0.46

With a delta of 0.46 and extra time, this is the safest long-term bullish bet among the options. It allows ample time for XOM to clear its previous high and push toward $180.

Buy: XOM trades between $160.00 and $163.50.

Sell: XOM stock price breaks above $175.00 or the contract premium gains 60%.

Premium $4.30 · Break-even $149.20 · Δ -0.37

This put is expensive and will lose value rapidly as the technical picture stabilizes.

Buy: Do not buy unless a bearish macroeconomic shift occurs.

Sell: Sell immediately to cut losses.

Premium $1.79 · Break-even $143.71 · Δ -0.20

Low probability of profit for put buyers due to strong support cushions at $150.54 and $143.65.

Buy: Avoid buying this contract.

Sell: Sell immediately to avoid further premium decay.

Premium $5.17 · Break-even $171.67 · Δ 0.46

The extra month of duration relative to September contracts provides a more robust buffer for capital appreciation through any extended consolidation.

Buy: Buy if the contract premium is at or below 5.15 USD.

Sell: Sell if the contract premium reaches 8.50 USD or if the underlying stock hits 175.00 USD.

Premium $4.41 · Break-even $148.59 · Δ -0.38

A bearish contract that will lose value quickly if the stock rebounds from the 50-day SMA support of 150.53.

Buy: Buy only if the stock closes below 149.00 on high volume.

Sell: Sell if the stock pushes back above the 20-day SMA at 159.24.

Premium $5.22 · Break-even $173.22 · Δ 0.46

This LEAP contract offers balanced delta exposure and a long runway, allowing the stock to digest short-term consolidation before moving higher.

Buy: Buy if XOM stock holds the SMA20 support at 161.22 USD and begins moving upward.

Sell: Sell if the premium increases to 8.50 USD or the stock drops below 156.00 USD.

Premium $5.40 · Break-even $169.40 · Δ 0.47

Provides an even longer runway than the September contracts, with a higher delta of 0.47 ensuring better participation in near-term price increases. Despite the higher premium, it offers solid protection against short-term volatility.

Buy: Buy if XOM holds the 159.58 SMA support level for two consecutive trading sessions.

Sell: Sell if XOM reaches 172.00 or if the stock breaks below 148.00.

Premium $2.71 · Break-even $174.71 · Δ 0.29

This out-of-the-money option offers a balanced risk-reward profile for a longer-term holding period ending late 2026. The 2.71 premium offers decent leverage for targeting the 172.00 strike.

Buy: Buy when XOM shows signs of reversing its short-term MACD bearish crossover.

Sell: Sell if XOM reaches 171.00 or if premium decays past 50% value.

Premium $5.30 · Break-even $164.80 · Δ 0.47

Provides exposure to XOM's upside past the October 2026 expiry, offering solid delta and ample time for the stock to appreciate.

Buy: Buy when XOM trades between 154.00 and 156.50.

Sell: Sell if XOM reaches 172.00 or if the stock closes below 145.00.

Premium $2.51 · Break-even $176.01 · Δ 0.28

This call offers a cheaper alternative to capture a major breakout above historical highs with more time than the September expiry.

Buy: Buy if the contract premium drops to around 2.30 USD during a minor market pullback.

Sell: Sell if the contract value increases by 50% or if the underlying stock falls below 155.00.

Premium $2.59 · Break-even $178.59 · Δ 0.28

Offers a decent delta of 0.28 with ample time to maturity, though it requires a significant move past 52-week highs to be profitable.

Buy: Buy if the option premium drops to 2.40 USD while XOM stays above 161.22 USD.

Sell: Sell if the premium reaches 5.00 USD or if XOM breaks down past its SMA50.

Premium $5.28 · Break-even $164.28 · Δ 0.47

An attractive call option with a high delta of 0.47 and ample time for the bullish thesis to play out as XOM rebounds from support.

Buy: Buy when the stock price stabilizes near 153.00.

Sell: Sell when the stock price targets 168.00 or the option premium doubles.

Premium $1.85 · Break-even $143.15 · Δ -0.20

Deep out-of-the-money put that represents an expensive hedge against a crash that is unlikely given solid support at the 200-day SMA.

Buy: Buy only if macroeconomic indicators turn extremely bearish on the energy sector.

Sell: Sell if the stock climbs back above 160.00.

Premium $2.63 · Break-even $176.63 · Δ 0.28

This contract offers an attractive risk-reward profile for long-term bulls targeting a break above the current 52-week high before late 2026.

Buy: Buy when XOM stock pulls back to 161.00 and the option premium is near 2.50 to 2.65.

Sell: Sell if the premium doubles or if the underlying stock falls below the 50-day SMA.

Premium $5.40 · Break-even $172.40 · Δ 0.47

Featuring the highest delta among the selection and an extra month of expiry, this contract provides the highest probability of profit as the trend resumes.

Buy: Buy when XOM trades near $161.00 and the contract premium is around $5.20.

Sell: Sell when XOM hits $172.00 or if the option premium gains 30%.

Premium $2.95 · Break-even $170.45 · Δ 0.30

Cheap OTM Call with extra time buffer to capture a breakout past the current 52-week range.

Buy: Buy when XOM stock is below 156.00.

Sell: Sell when XOM stock reaches 168.00.

Premium $2.05 · Break-even $143.95 · Δ -0.21

Deep OTM Put with high decay risk and low delta, very unlikely to yield returns.

Buy: Do not buy unless there is a major macroeconomic crash.

Sell: Sell to salvage remaining premium if stock moves above 160.00.

Premium $4.48 · Break-even $149.02 · Δ -0.37

Buying this Put is a low-probability bet against a structurally strong oil giant.

Buy: Buy only if MACD bearish momentum accelerates significantly.

Sell: Sell if XOM bounces off $153.50 support.

Premium $5.51 · Break-even $165.51 · Δ 0.47

Slightly longer expiry Call providing more time for XOM to recover and pass the 160 strike.

Buy: Buy when XOM stock is below 156.50.

Sell: Sell when XOM stock reaches 168.00.

Premium $1.94 · Break-even $143.56 · Δ -0.20

This out-of-the-money put option has a low probability of success as 145.50 USD is protected by the strong SMA200 support at 143.65 USD.

Buy: Buy only if XOM breaks down below the SMA50 at 150.54 USD.

Sell: Sell if XOM climbs above 161.00 USD.