Best CNC Cash-Secured Put Strategy — 14-Day Strikes, Up to 2.42% Premium
Centene Corporation · CNC · Cash Secured Put · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Centene Corporation operates as a managed care company that provides programs and services to under-insured families, and commercial organizations in the United States. It operates through four segments: Medicaid, Medicare, Commercial, and Other. The Medicaid segment offers the temporary assistance for needy families; medicaid expansion; aged, blind, or disabled; and children's health insurance programs, as well as long-term services and supports; foster care; and medicare-medicaid plans. Highlighted 14–30 day cash-secured puts on Centene Corporation (CNC) reach up to 2.42% annualized yield (1.81% avg on top strikes in the tables below).
View CNC chartTop Cash Secured Puts (14–30 day)
Open full screener| Strike | Expiration | DTE | Delta | Premium | Yield | Score | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $65.00 | Sep 25 | 13 | -0.39 | $1.67 | 2.40% | 48 | Open |
| $64.00 | Oct 2 | 20 | -0.34 | $1.54 | 2.42% | 47 | Open |
| $63.00 | Sep 25 | 13 | -0.27 | $1.01 | 1.33% | 35 | Open |
| $62.00 | Oct 2 | 20 | -0.23 | $0.94 | 1.42% | 34 | Open |
| $64.00 | Sep 25 | 13 | -0.34 | $1.45 | 1.47% | 33 | Open |
Additional medium-term contracts (22–45 DTE)
Key Metrics
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Cash-secured puts snapshot
Insights
Top pick
Best cash-secured puts for Centene Corporation (CNC): $65.00 strike expiring Sep 25, 2026, 2.40% yield.
Short-term opportunities
Centene Corporation (CNC) has competitive cash-secured puts expiring within ~14–21 days—use the 14-day screener filter to compare.
Implied volatility
Average IV for Centene Corporation (CNC) is 43.8% (elevated)— favorable for premium sellers.
Lowest capital at risk
Lowest strike CSP for Centene Corporation (CNC): $62.00 at 1.42% yield.
How to use this page
- Review Centene Corporation (CNC) fundamentals — Check stock price, sector, and technicals in the company snapshot, then compare top contract cards.
- Open the screener for Centene Corporation (CNC) — Open our Cash Secured Puts screener with CNC 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 Centene Corporation (CNC) cash-secured puts shows average premium yield of 1.81% and peaks at 2.42%. Average implied volatility is 43.8% (peak 47.6%), indicating elevated volatility for premium sellers. Centene Corporation (CNC) operates in the Healthcare sector within the Healthcare Plans industry, earning an overall score of 2. Use the tables below to compare strike, DTE, and delta before opening the full screener.
FAQ
What are the best cash-secured puts for Centene Corporation (CNC)?
The best cash-secured puts for Centene Corporation (CNC) reach up to 2.42% annualized yield (1.81% 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 Centene Corporation (CNC)'s fundamentals for cash-secured puts?
For Centene Corporation (CNC), key fundamentals include last price $66.40, market cap $32.8 Billion, Healthcare sector, WSO rating C+, analyst consensus Buy. Fundamentals help you judge assignment risk and premium richness before selling options.
How do I find cash-secured puts for Centene Corporation (CNC)?
Use our Cash Secured Puts screener with Centene Corporation (CNC) pre-loaded: filter by premium yield, DTE (14-day or 30-day windows), delta, and implied volatility (43.8% avg IV on this page).
What is the average premium yield for Centene Corporation (CNC) cash-secured puts?
Average premium yield for Centene Corporation (CNC) cash-secured puts is 1.81%, with top contracts up to 2.42%. Yields move with strike, expiration, and IV (avg 43.8%, peak 47.6%).
Is Centene Corporation (CNC) a good stock for cash-secured puts?
Centene Corporation (CNC) offers cash-secured puts with yields up to 2.42%. WSO rates it C+. It is in Healthcare. IV is elevated—weigh premium income vs. assignment and earnings risk.
What expiration dates are available for Centene Corporation (CNC) cash-secured puts?
Centene Corporation (CNC) 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 Centene Corporation (CNC) cash-secured puts?
IV drives option premiums: Centene Corporation (CNC) averages 43.8% IV (peak 47.6%). Higher IV can mean richer premiums but more price swing—balance yield with delta and DTE.