Best IBM Cash-Secured Put Strategy — 14-Day Strikes, Up to 2.54% Premium
International Business Machines Corporation · IBM · Cash Secured Put · Updated Sep 12, 2026
International Business Machines Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides integrated solutions and services in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. It operates through Software, Consulting, Infrastructure, and Financing segments. The Software segment offers hybrid cloud and AI platforms that allow clients to realize their digital and AI transformations across the applications, data, and environments in which they operate. Highlighted 14–30 day cash-secured puts on International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) reach up to 2.54% annualized yield (1.74% avg on top strikes in the tables below).
View IBM chartTop Cash Secured Puts (14–30 day)
Open full screener| Strike | Expiration | DTE | Delta | Premium | Yield | Score | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $240.00 | Oct 2 | 20 | -0.44 | $6.33 | 2.54% | 45 | Open |
| $240.00 | Sep 25 | 13 | -0.43 | $5.00 | 2.00% | 44 | Open |
| $235.00 | Oct 2 | 20 | -0.33 | $4.30 | 1.74% | 41 | Open |
| $230.00 | Oct 2 | 20 | -0.24 | $2.82 | 1.15% | 36 | Open |
| $235.00 | Sep 25 | 13 | -0.31 | $3.11 | 1.26% | 35 | 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 International Business Machines Corporation (IBM): $240.00 strike expiring Oct 2, 2026, 2.54% yield.
Short-term opportunities
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) has competitive cash-secured puts expiring within ~14–21 days—use the 14-day screener filter to compare.
Implied volatility
Average IV for International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is 32.1% (elevated)— favorable for premium sellers.
Lowest capital at risk
Lowest strike CSP for International Business Machines Corporation (IBM): $230.00 at 1.15% yield.
How to use this page
- Review International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) fundamentals — Check stock price, sector, and technicals in the company snapshot, then compare top contract cards.
- Open the screener for International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) — Open our Cash Secured Puts screener with IBM 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 International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) cash-secured puts shows average premium yield of 1.74% and peaks at 2.54%. Average implied volatility is 32.1% (peak 32.8%), indicating elevated volatility for premium sellers. International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) operates in the Technology sector within the Information Technology Services 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 International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)?
The best cash-secured puts for International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) reach up to 2.54% annualized yield (1.74% 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 International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)'s fundamentals for cash-secured puts?
For International Business Machines Corporation (IBM), key fundamentals include last price $242.90, P/E 21.6, market cap $229.2 Billion, Technology 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 International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)?
Use our Cash Secured Puts screener with International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) pre-loaded: filter by premium yield, DTE (14-day or 30-day windows), delta, and implied volatility (32.1% avg IV on this page).
What is the average premium yield for International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) cash-secured puts?
Average premium yield for International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) cash-secured puts is 1.74%, with top contracts up to 2.54%. Yields move with strike, expiration, and IV (avg 32.1%, peak 32.8%).
Is International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) a good stock for cash-secured puts?
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) offers cash-secured puts with yields up to 2.54%. WSO rates it B. It is in Technology. IV is elevated—weigh premium income vs. assignment and earnings risk.
What expiration dates are available for International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) cash-secured puts?
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) 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 International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) cash-secured puts?
IV drives option premiums: International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) averages 32.1% IV (peak 32.8%). Higher IV can mean richer premiums but more price swing—balance yield with delta and DTE.