Best Cash-Secured Puts for Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) — Up to 3.04% Premium Yield
Essex Property Trust, Inc. · ESS · Cash Secured Put · Updated Oct 24, 2026
Essex Property Trust, Inc., an S&P 500 company, is a fully integrated real estate investment trust. The firm acquires, develops, redevelops, and manages multifamily residential properties in selected West Coast markets. Essex currently has ownership interests in 258 apartment communities comprising over 62,000 apartment homes with an additional property in active development. Essex Property Trust, Inc. was incorporated in 1971 in Maryland and is based in San Mateo, United States. Highlighted near-term cash-secured puts on Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) reach up to 3.04% annualized yield (1.30% avg on top strikes in the tables below).
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Top Cash Secured Puts
Open full screener| Strike | Expiration | DTE | Delta | Premium | Yield | Score | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $270.00 | Nov 20 | 27 | -0.29 | $3.10 | 3.04% | 51 | Open |
| $260.00 | Nov 20 | 27 | -0.13 | $1.25 | 1.58% | 46 | Open |
| $250.00 | Nov 20 | 27 | -0.11 | $1.53 | 0.66% | 22 | Open |
| $170.00 | Nov 20 | 27 | -0.03 | $1.08 | 0.63% | 3 | Open |
| $175.00 | Nov 20 | 27 | -0.03 | $1.08 | 0.61% | 3 | Open |
Key Metrics
Financial Performance
Cash-secured puts snapshot
Insights
Top pick
Best cash-secured puts for Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS): $270.00 strike expiring Nov 20, 2026, 3.04% yield.
Implied volatility
Average IV for Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) is 56.1% (elevated)— favorable for premium sellers.
Lowest capital at risk
Lowest strike CSP for Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS): $170.00 at 0.63% yield.
How to use this page
- Review Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) fundamentals — Check stock price, sector, and technicals in the company snapshot, then compare top contract cards.
- Open the screener for Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) — Open our Cash Secured Puts screener with ESS 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 Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) cash-secured puts shows average premium yield of 1.30% and peaks at 3.04%. Average implied volatility is 56.1% (peak 103.6%), indicating elevated volatility for premium sellers. Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) operates in the Real Estate sector within the REIT - Residential 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 Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)?
The best cash-secured puts for Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) reach up to 3.04% annualized yield (1.30% average on top strikes). Compare strike, DTE, delta, and IV in the tables below, then open the screener for full filters.
What are Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)'s fundamentals for cash-secured puts?
For Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS), key fundamentals include last price $278.65, P/E 43.3, market cap $19.2 Billion, Real Estate 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 Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS)?
Use our Cash Secured Puts screener with Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) pre-loaded: filter by premium yield, DTE (14-day or 30-day windows), delta, and implied volatility (56.1% avg IV on this page).
What is the average premium yield for Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) cash-secured puts?
Average premium yield for Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) cash-secured puts is 1.30%, with top contracts up to 3.04%. Yields move with strike, expiration, and IV (avg 56.1%, peak 103.6%).
Is Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) a good stock for cash-secured puts?
Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) offers cash-secured puts with yields up to 3.04%. WSO rates it B-. It is in Real Estate. IV is elevated—weigh premium income vs. assignment and earnings risk.
What expiration dates are available for Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) cash-secured puts?
Top contracts on this page use medium-term expirations. Filter any DTE in the screener for Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS).
How does implied volatility affect Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) cash-secured puts?
IV drives option premiums: Essex Property Trust, Inc. (ESS) averages 56.1% IV (peak 103.6%). Higher IV can mean richer premiums but more price swing—balance yield with delta and DTE.