Best AWK Cash-Secured Put Strategy — 14-Day Strikes, Up to 1.00% Premium
American Water Works Company, Inc. · AWK · Cash Secured Put · Updated Aug 12, 2026
Highlighted 14–30 day cash-secured puts on American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) reach up to 1.00% annualized yield (0.61% avg on top strikes in the tables below).
View AWK chartTop Cash Secured Puts (14–30 day)
Open full screener| Strike | Expiration | DTE | Delta | Premium | Yield | Score | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $135.00 | Aug 21 | 9 | -0.41 | $1.53 | 1.00% | 18 | Open |
| $95.00 | Aug 21 | 9 | -0.04 | $0.60 | 0.63% | 3 | Open |
| $100.00 | Aug 21 | 9 | -0.05 | $0.60 | 0.60% | 3 | Open |
| $110.00 | Aug 21 | 9 | -0.05 | $0.40 | 0.36% | 3 | Open |
| $90.00 | Aug 21 | 9 | -0.03 | $0.40 | 0.44% | 3 | Open |
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Key Metrics
Financial Performance
Cash-secured puts snapshot
Insights
Top pick
Best cash-secured puts for American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK): $135.00 strike expiring Aug 21, 2026, 1.00% yield.
Short-term opportunities
American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) has competitive cash-secured puts expiring within ~14–21 days—use the 14-day screener filter to compare.
Implied volatility
Average IV for American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) is 100.1% (elevated)— favorable for premium sellers.
Lowest capital at risk
Lowest strike CSP for American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK): $90.00 at 0.44% yield.
How to use this page
- Review American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) fundamentals — Check stock price, sector, and technicals in the company snapshot, then compare top contract cards.
- Open the screener for American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) — Open our Cash Secured Puts screener with AWK pre-loaded and optional 14-day or 30-day DTE filters.
- Compare and execute — Refine yield, delta, and IV in the screener, then place the trade in your broker.
Analysis
Our analysis of American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) cash-secured puts shows average premium yield of 0.61% and peaks at 1.00%. Average implied volatility is 100.1% (peak 141.3%), indicating elevated volatility for premium sellers. American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) operates in the Utilities sector within the Utilities - Regulated Water industry. Use the tables below to compare strike, DTE, and delta before opening the full screener.
FAQ
What are the best cash-secured puts for American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)?
The best cash-secured puts for American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) reach up to 1.00% annualized yield (0.61% average on top strikes). This page emphasizes roughly 14–21 day expirations plus 30-day style windows. Compare strike, DTE, delta, and IV in the tables below, then open the screener for full filters.
What are American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)'s fundamentals for cash-secured puts?
For American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK), key fundamentals include last price $135.71, P/E 23.4, market cap $26.9 Billion, Utilities sector, WSO rating B, analyst consensus Buy. Fundamentals help you judge assignment risk and premium richness before selling options.
How do I find cash-secured puts for American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK)?
Use our Cash Secured Puts screener with American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) pre-loaded: filter by premium yield, DTE (14-day or 30-day windows), delta, and implied volatility (100.1% avg IV on this page).
What is the average premium yield for American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) cash-secured puts?
Average premium yield for American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) cash-secured puts is 0.61%, with top contracts up to 1.00%. Yields move with strike, expiration, and IV (avg 100.1%, peak 141.3%).
Is American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) a good stock for cash-secured puts?
American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) offers cash-secured puts with yields up to 1.00%. WSO rates it B. It is in Utilities. IV is elevated—weigh premium income vs. assignment and earnings risk.
What expiration dates are available for American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) cash-secured puts?
American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) has short-dated contracts (~7–21 DTE) and medium-term expirations (~22–45 DTE) on this page. Use DTE chips to jump to the screener with matching expiration filters.
How does implied volatility affect American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) cash-secured puts?
IV drives option premiums: American Water Works Company, Inc. (AWK) averages 100.1% IV (peak 141.3%). Higher IV can mean richer premiums but more price swing—balance yield with delta and DTE.