Best CTSH Cash-Secured Put Strategy — 14-Day Strikes, Up to 3.31% Premium
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation · CTSH · Cash Secured Put · Updated Nov 5, 2026
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation, a professional services company, provides consulting and technology, and outsourcing services in North America, Europe, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Financial Services; Health Sciences; Products and Resources; and Communications, Media and Technology. Highlighted 14–30 day cash-secured puts on Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) reach up to 3.31% annualized yield (1.73% avg on top strikes in the tables below).
View CTSH chartTop Cash Secured Puts (14–30 day)
Open full screener| Strike | Expiration | DTE | Delta | Premium | Yield | Score | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $65.00 | Nov 20 | 15 | -0.43 | $2.03 | 3.31% | 54 | Open |
| $62.50 | Nov 20 | 15 | -0.29 | $1.38 | 1.84% | 50 | Open |
| $50.00 | Nov 20 | 15 | -0.09 | $0.63 | 1.25% | 32 | Open |
| $45.00 | Nov 20 | 15 | -0.07 | $0.60 | 1.33% | 29 | Open |
| $60.00 | Nov 20 | 15 | -0.15 | $0.53 | 0.92% | 25 | Open |
Additional medium-term contracts (22–45 DTE)
Key Metrics
Financial Performance
Cash-secured puts snapshot
Insights
Top pick
Best cash-secured puts for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH): $65.00 strike expiring Nov 20, 2026, 3.31% yield.
Short-term opportunities
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) has competitive cash-secured puts expiring within ~14–21 days—use the 14-day screener filter to compare.
Implied volatility
Average IV for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) is 75.8% (elevated)— favorable for premium sellers.
Lowest capital at risk
Lowest strike CSP for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH): $45.00 at 1.33% yield.
How to use this page
- Review Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) fundamentals — Check stock price, sector, and technicals in the company snapshot, then compare top contract cards.
- Open the screener for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) — Open our Cash Secured Puts screener with CTSH 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 Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) cash-secured puts shows average premium yield of 1.73% and peaks at 3.31%. Average implied volatility is 75.8% (peak 133.4%), indicating elevated volatility for premium sellers. Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) operates in the Technology sector within the Information Technology Services 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 Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH)?
The best cash-secured puts for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) reach up to 3.31% annualized yield (1.73% 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 Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH)'s fundamentals for cash-secured puts?
For Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH), key fundamentals include last price $66.06, P/E 11.9, market cap $29.1 Billion, Technology 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 Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH)?
Use our Cash Secured Puts screener with Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) pre-loaded: filter by premium yield, DTE (14-day or 30-day windows), delta, and implied volatility (75.8% avg IV on this page).
What is the average premium yield for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) cash-secured puts?
Average premium yield for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) cash-secured puts is 1.73%, with top contracts up to 3.31%. Yields move with strike, expiration, and IV (avg 75.8%, peak 133.4%).
Is Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) a good stock for cash-secured puts?
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) offers cash-secured puts with yields up to 3.31%. WSO rates it A+. It is in Technology. IV is elevated—weigh premium income vs. assignment and earnings risk.
What expiration dates are available for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) cash-secured puts?
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) 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 Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) cash-secured puts?
IV drives option premiums: Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) averages 75.8% IV (peak 133.4%). Higher IV can mean richer premiums but more price swing—balance yield with delta and DTE.