Best CAT Cash-Secured Put Strategy — 14-Day Strikes, Up to 2.86% Premium
Caterpillar Inc. · CAT · Cash Secured Put · Updated Sep 9, 2026
Caterpillar Inc. provides construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives in the United States and internationally. The Construction Industries segment offers asphalt pavers, cold planers, compactors, forestry machines, material handlers, motor graders, pipelayers, road reclaimers, telehandlers, track-type tractors, and track and wheel excavators; backhoe, compact track, skid steer, track-type, and wheel loaders; and related… Highlighted 14–30 day cash-secured puts on Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) reach up to 2.86% annualized yield (2.40% avg on top strikes in the tables below).
View CAT chartTop Cash Secured Puts (14–30 day)
Open full screener| Strike | Expiration | DTE | Delta | Premium | Yield | Score | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $825.00 | Sep 25 | 16 | -0.49 | $27.38 | 2.86% | 47 | Open |
| $820.00 | Sep 25 | 16 | -0.46 | $24.80 | 2.57% | 45 | Open |
| $820.00 | Sep 18 | 9 | -0.46 | $20.55 | 2.26% | 44 | Open |
| $815.00 | Sep 25 | 16 | -0.43 | $22.48 | 2.29% | 43 | Open |
| $810.00 | Sep 25 | 16 | -0.40 | $20.30 | 2.04% | 42 | Open |
Additional medium-term contracts (22–45 DTE)
Key Metrics
Financial Performance
Cash-secured puts snapshot
Insights
Top pick
Best cash-secured puts for Caterpillar Inc. (CAT): $825.00 strike expiring Sep 25, 2026, 2.86% yield.
Short-term opportunities
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) has competitive cash-secured puts expiring within ~14–21 days—use the 14-day screener filter to compare.
Implied volatility
Average IV for Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) is 38.4% (elevated)— favorable for premium sellers.
Lowest capital at risk
Lowest strike CSP for Caterpillar Inc. (CAT): $810.00 at 2.04% yield.
How to use this page
- Review Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) fundamentals — Check stock price, sector, and technicals in the company snapshot, then compare top contract cards.
- Open the screener for Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) — Open our Cash Secured Puts screener with CAT 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 Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) cash-secured puts shows average premium yield of 2.40% and peaks at 2.86%. Average implied volatility is 38.4% (peak 40.9%), indicating elevated volatility for premium sellers. Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) operates in the Industrials sector within the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, earning an overall score of 3. Use the tables below to compare strike, DTE, and delta before opening the full screener.
FAQ
What are the best cash-secured puts for Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)?
The best cash-secured puts for Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) reach up to 2.86% annualized yield (2.40% 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 Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)'s fundamentals for cash-secured puts?
For Caterpillar Inc. (CAT), key fundamentals include last price $815.43, P/E 34.5, market cap $374.1 Billion, Industrials 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 Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)?
Use our Cash Secured Puts screener with Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) pre-loaded: filter by premium yield, DTE (14-day or 30-day windows), delta, and implied volatility (38.4% avg IV on this page).
What is the average premium yield for Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) cash-secured puts?
Average premium yield for Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) cash-secured puts is 2.40%, with top contracts up to 2.86%. Yields move with strike, expiration, and IV (avg 38.4%, peak 40.9%).
Is Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) a good stock for cash-secured puts?
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) offers cash-secured puts with yields up to 2.86%. WSO rates it B. It is in Industrials. IV is elevated—weigh premium income vs. assignment and earnings risk.
What expiration dates are available for Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) cash-secured puts?
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) 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 Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) cash-secured puts?
IV drives option premiums: Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) averages 38.4% IV (peak 40.9%). Higher IV can mean richer premiums but more price swing—balance yield with delta and DTE.