Best IWM Cash-Secured Put Strategy — 14-Day Strikes, Up to 1.70% Premium
iShares Russell 2000 ETF · IWM · Cash Secured Put · Updated Sep 12, 2026
The underlying index is a float-adjusted capitalization-weighted index of equity securities issued by the approximately 1,933 smallest issuers in the Russell 3000 Index. The fund may use derivatives to gain or reduce exposure to the components of the underlying index or exposure to one or more market risk factors associated with such components. Highlighted 14–30 day cash-secured puts on iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) reach up to 1.70% annualized yield (1.48% avg on top strikes in the tables below).
View IWM chartTop Cash Secured Puts (14–30 day)
Open full screener| Strike | Expiration | DTE | Delta | Premium | Yield | Score | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $289.00 | Sep 25 | 13 | -0.47 | $4.07 | 1.39% | 41 | Open |
| $288.00 | Oct 2 | 20 | -0.44 | $4.53 | 1.56% | 39 | Open |
| $287.00 | Oct 2 | 20 | -0.41 | $4.14 | 1.43% | 39 | Open |
| $289.00 | Oct 2 | 20 | -0.47 | $4.94 | 1.70% | 37 | Open |
| $289.00 | Sep 24 | 12 | -0.48 | $3.91 | 1.34% | 32 | Open |
Additional medium-term contracts (22–45 DTE)
Key Metrics
Financial Performance
Cash-secured puts snapshot
Insights
Top pick
Best cash-secured puts for iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM): $289.00 strike expiring Sep 25, 2026, 1.39% yield.
Short-term opportunities
iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) has competitive cash-secured puts expiring within ~14–21 days—use the 14-day screener filter to compare.
Implied volatility
Average IV for iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) is 19.1% (moderate).
Lowest capital at risk
Lowest strike CSP for iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM): $287.00 at 1.43% yield.
How to use this page
- Review iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) fundamentals — Check stock price, sector, and technicals in the company snapshot, then compare top contract cards.
- Open the screener for iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) — Open our Cash Secured Puts screener with IWM 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 iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) cash-secured puts shows average premium yield of 1.48% and peaks at 1.70%. Average implied volatility is 19.1% (peak 19.4%), indicating moderate volatility for premium sellers. Use the tables below to compare strike, DTE, and delta before opening the full screener.
FAQ
What are the best cash-secured puts for iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM)?
The best cash-secured puts for iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) reach up to 1.70% annualized yield (1.48% 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 iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM)'s fundamentals for cash-secured puts?
For iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM), key fundamentals include last price $289.13, P/E 18.3. Fundamentals help you judge assignment risk and premium richness before selling options.
How do I find cash-secured puts for iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM)?
Use our Cash Secured Puts screener with iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) pre-loaded: filter by premium yield, DTE (14-day or 30-day windows), delta, and implied volatility (19.1% avg IV on this page).
What is the average premium yield for iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) cash-secured puts?
Average premium yield for iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) cash-secured puts is 1.48%, with top contracts up to 1.70%. Yields move with strike, expiration, and IV (avg 19.1%, peak 19.4%).
Is iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) a good stock for cash-secured puts?
iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) offers cash-secured puts with yields up to 1.70%. IV is moderate—weigh premium income vs. assignment and earnings risk.
What expiration dates are available for iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) cash-secured puts?
iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) 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 iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) cash-secured puts?
IV drives option premiums: iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) averages 19.1% IV (peak 19.4%). Higher IV can mean richer premiums but more price swing—balance yield with delta and DTE.