Best APA Cash-Secured Put Strategy — 14-Day Strikes, Up to 3.12% Premium
APA Corporation · APA · Cash Secured Put · Updated Sep 9, 2026
APA Corporation, an independent energy company, explores for, develops, and produces natural gas, crude oil, and natural gas liquids. The company has oil and gas operations in the United States, Egypt, and North Sea. It also has exploration and appraisal activities in Suriname, as well as holds interests in projects located in Uruguay and internationally. APA Corporation was incorporated in 1954 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Highlighted 14–30 day cash-secured puts on APA Corporation (APA) reach up to 3.12% annualized yield (2.38% avg on top strikes in the tables below).
View APA chartTop Cash Secured Puts (14–30 day)
Open full screener| Strike | Expiration | DTE | Delta | Premium | Yield | Score | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $43.00 | Sep 25 | 16 | -0.43 | $1.34 | 3.12% | 50 | Open |
| $42.00 | Sep 25 | 16 | -0.34 | $1.01 | 2.40% | 49 | Open |
| $43.50 | Sep 18 | 9 | -0.48 | $1.16 | 2.37% | 42 | Open |
| $42.50 | Sep 18 | 9 | -0.35 | $0.76 | 1.78% | 38 | Open |
| $43.00 | Sep 18 | 9 | -0.41 | $0.96 | 2.22% | 36 | Open |
Additional medium-term contracts (22–45 DTE)
Key Metrics
Financial Performance
Cash-secured puts snapshot
Insights
Top pick
Best cash-secured puts for APA Corporation (APA): $43.00 strike expiring Sep 25, 2026, 3.12% yield.
Short-term opportunities
APA Corporation (APA) has competitive cash-secured puts expiring within ~14–21 days—use the 14-day screener filter to compare.
Implied volatility
Average IV for APA Corporation (APA) is 43.1% (elevated)— favorable for premium sellers.
Lowest capital at risk
Lowest strike CSP for APA Corporation (APA): $42.00 at 2.40% yield.
How to use this page
- Review APA Corporation (APA) fundamentals — Check stock price, sector, and technicals in the company snapshot, then compare top contract cards.
- Open the screener for APA Corporation (APA) — Open our Cash Secured Puts screener with APA 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 APA Corporation (APA) cash-secured puts shows average premium yield of 2.38% and peaks at 3.12%. Average implied volatility is 43.1% (peak 45.7%), indicating elevated volatility for premium sellers. APA Corporation (APA) operates in the Energy sector within the Oil & Gas E&P industry, earning an overall score of 4. Use the tables below to compare strike, DTE, and delta before opening the full screener.
FAQ
What are the best cash-secured puts for APA Corporation (APA)?
The best cash-secured puts for APA Corporation (APA) reach up to 3.12% annualized yield (2.38% 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 APA Corporation (APA)'s fundamentals for cash-secured puts?
For APA Corporation (APA), key fundamentals include last price $43.55, P/E 8.9, market cap $14.9 Billion, Energy sector, WSO rating A, analyst consensus Hold. Fundamentals help you judge assignment risk and premium richness before selling options.
How do I find cash-secured puts for APA Corporation (APA)?
Use our Cash Secured Puts screener with APA Corporation (APA) pre-loaded: filter by premium yield, DTE (14-day or 30-day windows), delta, and implied volatility (43.1% avg IV on this page).
What is the average premium yield for APA Corporation (APA) cash-secured puts?
Average premium yield for APA Corporation (APA) cash-secured puts is 2.38%, with top contracts up to 3.12%. Yields move with strike, expiration, and IV (avg 43.1%, peak 45.7%).
Is APA Corporation (APA) a good stock for cash-secured puts?
APA Corporation (APA) offers cash-secured puts with yields up to 3.12%. 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 APA Corporation (APA) cash-secured puts?
APA Corporation (APA) 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 APA Corporation (APA) cash-secured puts?
IV drives option premiums: APA Corporation (APA) averages 43.1% IV (peak 45.7%). Higher IV can mean richer premiums but more price swing—balance yield with delta and DTE.