Best Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) Cash-Secured Puts — 14-Day & 30-Day Strikes, Up to 3.50% Premium
Valero Energy Corporation · VLO · Cash Secured Put · Updated Jun 27, 2026
Highlighted 14–30 day cash-secured puts on Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) reach up to 3.50% annualized yield (3.12% avg on top strikes in the tables below).
View VLO chartTop Cash Secured Puts (14–30 day)
Open full screener| Strike | Expiration | DTE | Delta | Premium | Yield | Score | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $260.00 | Jul 17 | 20 | -0.49 | $10.60 | 3.50% | 53 | Open |
| $257.50 | Jul 17 | 20 | -0.45 | $9.45 | 3.18% | 49 | Open |
| $255.00 | Jul 17 | 20 | -0.41 | $8.20 | 2.75% | 47 | Open |
| $260.00 | Jul 10 | 13 | -0.49 | $9.80 | 3.31% | 47 | Open |
| $257.50 | Jul 10 | 13 | -0.45 | $8.05 | 2.87% | 44 | Open |
Additional medium-term contracts (22–45 DTE)
Key Metrics
Financial Performance
Cash-secured puts snapshot
Insights
Top pick
Best cash-secured puts for Valero Energy Corporation (VLO): $260.00 strike expiring Jul 17, 2026, 3.50% yield.
Short-term opportunities
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) has competitive cash-secured puts expiring within ~14–21 days—use the 14-day screener filter to compare.
Implied volatility
Average IV for Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) is 44.6% (elevated)— favorable for premium sellers.
Lowest capital at risk
Lowest strike CSP for Valero Energy Corporation (VLO): $255.00 at 2.75% yield.
How to use this page
- Review Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) fundamentals — Check stock price, sector, and technicals in the company snapshot, then compare top contract cards.
- Open the screener for Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) — Open our Cash Secured Puts screener with VLO 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 Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) cash-secured puts shows average premium yield of 3.12% and peaks at 3.50%. Average implied volatility is 44.6% (peak 48.4%), indicating elevated volatility for premium sellers. Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) operates in the Energy sector within the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing 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 Valero Energy Corporation (VLO)?
The best cash-secured puts for Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) reach up to 3.50% annualized yield (3.12% 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 Valero Energy Corporation (VLO)'s fundamentals for cash-secured puts?
For Valero Energy Corporation (VLO), key fundamentals include last price $260.60, P/E 18.9, market cap $77.0 Billion, Energy sector, WSO rating A-, analyst consensus Buy. Fundamentals help you judge assignment risk and premium richness before selling options.
How do I find cash-secured puts for Valero Energy Corporation (VLO)?
Use our Cash Secured Puts screener with Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) pre-loaded: filter by premium yield, DTE (14-day or 30-day windows), delta, and implied volatility (44.6% avg IV on this page).
What is the average premium yield for Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) cash-secured puts?
Average premium yield for Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) cash-secured puts is 3.12%, with top contracts up to 3.50%. Yields move with strike, expiration, and IV (avg 44.6%, peak 48.4%).
Is Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) a good stock for cash-secured puts?
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) offers cash-secured puts with yields up to 3.50%. WSO rates it A-. It is in Energy. IV is elevated—weigh premium income vs. assignment and earnings risk.
What expiration dates are available for Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) cash-secured puts?
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) 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 Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) cash-secured puts?
IV drives option premiums: Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) averages 44.6% IV (peak 48.4%). Higher IV can mean richer premiums but more price swing—balance yield with delta and DTE.