Best DGX Cash-Secured Put Strategy — 14-Day Strikes, Up to 1.44% Premium
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated · DGX · Cash Secured Put · Updated Nov 5, 2026
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated provides diagnostic testing and services in the United States. The company develops and delivers diagnostic information services, such as routine, non-routine and advanced clinical testing, anatomic pathology testing, and other diagnostic information services. Highlighted 14–30 day cash-secured puts on Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) reach up to 1.44% annualized yield (1.30% avg on top strikes in the tables below).
View DGX chartTop Cash Secured Puts (14–30 day)
Open full screener| Strike | Expiration | DTE | Delta | Premium | Yield | Score | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $250.00 | Nov 20 | 15 | -0.34 | $3.80 | 1.44% | 44 | Open |
| $125.00 | Nov 20 | 15 | -0.03 | $1.70 | 1.36% | 29 | Open |
| $130.00 | Nov 20 | 15 | -0.03 | $1.70 | 1.31% | 29 | Open |
| $135.00 | Nov 20 | 15 | -0.04 | $1.70 | 1.26% | 29 | Open |
| $150.00 | Nov 20 | 15 | -0.04 | $1.70 | 1.13% | 28 | Open |
Additional medium-term contracts (22–45 DTE)
Key Metrics
Financial Performance
Cash-secured puts snapshot
Insights
Top pick
Best cash-secured puts for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX): $250.00 strike expiring Nov 20, 2026, 1.44% yield.
Short-term opportunities
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) has competitive cash-secured puts expiring within ~14–21 days—use the 14-day screener filter to compare.
Implied volatility
Average IV for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) is 159.1% (elevated)— favorable for premium sellers.
Lowest capital at risk
Lowest strike CSP for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX): $125.00 at 1.36% yield.
How to use this page
- Review Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) fundamentals — Check stock price, sector, and technicals in the company snapshot, then compare top contract cards.
- Open the screener for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) — Open our Cash Secured Puts screener with DGX 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 Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) cash-secured puts shows average premium yield of 1.30% and peaks at 1.44%. Average implied volatility is 159.1% (peak 210.7%), indicating elevated volatility for premium sellers. Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) operates in the Healthcare sector within the Diagnostics & Research 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 Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX)?
The best cash-secured puts for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) reach up to 1.44% annualized yield (1.30% 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 Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX)'s fundamentals for cash-secured puts?
For Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX), key fundamentals include last price $255.55, P/E 25.1, market cap $27.8 Billion, Healthcare sector, WSO rating B, analyst consensus Hold. Fundamentals help you judge assignment risk and premium richness before selling options.
How do I find cash-secured puts for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX)?
Use our Cash Secured Puts screener with Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) pre-loaded: filter by premium yield, DTE (14-day or 30-day windows), delta, and implied volatility (159.1% avg IV on this page).
What is the average premium yield for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) cash-secured puts?
Average premium yield for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) cash-secured puts is 1.30%, with top contracts up to 1.44%. Yields move with strike, expiration, and IV (avg 159.1%, peak 210.7%).
Is Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) a good stock for cash-secured puts?
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) offers cash-secured puts with yields up to 1.44%. WSO rates it B. It is in Healthcare. IV is elevated—weigh premium income vs. assignment and earnings risk.
What expiration dates are available for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) cash-secured puts?
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) 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 Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) cash-secured puts?
IV drives option premiums: Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) averages 159.1% IV (peak 210.7%). Higher IV can mean richer premiums but more price swing—balance yield with delta and DTE.