Best CAT Cash-Secured Put Strategy — 14-Day Strikes, Up to 5.23% Premium
Caterpillar Inc. · CAT · Cash Secured Put · Updated Jul 26, 2026
Highlighted 14–30 day cash-secured puts on Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) reach up to 5.23% annualized yield (4.77% avg on top strikes in the tables below).
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Top Cash Secured Puts (14–30 day)
Open full screener| Strike | Expiration | DTE | Delta | Premium | Yield | Score | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $880.00 | Aug 14 | 19 | -0.44 | $42.85 | 4.52% | 55 | Open |
| $890.00 | Aug 14 | 19 | -0.47 | $47.95 | 4.90% | 55 | Open |
| $895.00 | Aug 14 | 19 | -0.49 | $50.90 | 5.23% | 54 | Open |
| $885.00 | Aug 14 | 19 | -0.45 | $45.50 | 4.63% | 54 | Open |
| $895.00 | Aug 7 | 12 | -0.49 | $45.38 | 4.55% | 47 | 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): $880.00 strike expiring Aug 14, 2026, 4.52% 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 57.8% (elevated)— favorable for premium sellers.
Lowest capital at risk
Lowest strike CSP for Caterpillar Inc. (CAT): $880.00 at 4.52% 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 4.77% and peaks at 5.23%. Average implied volatility is 57.8% (peak 61.6%), indicating elevated volatility for premium sellers. Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) operates in the Industrials sector within the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery 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 Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)?
The best cash-secured puts for Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) reach up to 5.23% annualized yield (4.77% 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 $887.15, P/E 44.2, market cap $409.3 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 (57.8% 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 4.77%, with top contracts up to 5.23%. Yields move with strike, expiration, and IV (avg 57.8%, peak 61.6%).
Is Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) a good stock for cash-secured puts?
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) offers cash-secured puts with yields up to 5.23%. 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 57.8% IV (peak 61.6%). Higher IV can mean richer premiums but more price swing—balance yield with delta and DTE.