Best MCD Cash-Secured Put Strategy — 14-Day Strikes, Up to 1.93% Premium
McDonald's Corporation · MCD · Cash Secured Put · Updated Jul 13, 2026
Highlighted 14–30 day cash-secured puts on McDonald's Corporation (MCD) reach up to 1.93% annualized yield (1.45% avg on top strikes in the tables below).
View MCD chartTop Cash Secured Puts (14–30 day)
Open full screener| Strike | Expiration | DTE | Delta | Premium | Yield | Score | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $270.00 | Jul 31 | 18 | -0.42 | $4.40 | 1.54% | 40 | Open |
| $272.50 | Jul 31 | 18 | -0.49 | $5.53 | 1.93% | 38 | Open |
| $270.00 | Jul 24 | 11 | -0.40 | $3.30 | 1.13% | 37 | Open |
| $272.50 | Jul 24 | 11 | -0.49 | $4.40 | 1.52% | 37 | Open |
| $267.50 | Jul 31 | 18 | -0.35 | $3.33 | 1.11% | 27 | Open |
Additional medium-term contracts (22–45 DTE)
Key Metrics
Financial Performance
Cash-secured puts snapshot
Insights
Top pick
Best cash-secured puts for McDonald's Corporation (MCD): $270.00 strike expiring Jul 31, 2026, 1.54% yield.
Short-term opportunities
McDonald's Corporation (MCD) has competitive cash-secured puts expiring within ~14–21 days—use the 14-day screener filter to compare.
Implied volatility
Average IV for McDonald's Corporation (MCD) is 23.2% (moderate).
Lowest capital at risk
Lowest strike CSP for McDonald's Corporation (MCD): $267.50 at 1.11% yield.
How to use this page
- Review McDonald's Corporation (MCD) fundamentals — Check stock price, sector, and technicals in the company snapshot, then compare top contract cards.
- Open the screener for McDonald's Corporation (MCD) — Open our Cash Secured Puts screener with MCD 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 McDonald's Corporation (MCD) cash-secured puts shows average premium yield of 1.45% and peaks at 1.93%. Average implied volatility is 23.2% (peak 23.6%), indicating moderate volatility for premium sellers. McDonald's Corporation (MCD) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector within the Restaurants industry. Use the tables below to compare strike, DTE, and delta before opening the full screener.
FAQ
What are the best cash-secured puts for McDonald's Corporation (MCD)?
The best cash-secured puts for McDonald's Corporation (MCD) reach up to 1.93% annualized yield (1.45% 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 McDonald's Corporation (MCD)'s fundamentals for cash-secured puts?
For McDonald's Corporation (MCD), key fundamentals include last price $272.31, P/E 22.8, market cap $195.1 Billion, Consumer Cyclical sector, WSO rating C+, analyst consensus Buy. Fundamentals help you judge assignment risk and premium richness before selling options.
How do I find cash-secured puts for McDonald's Corporation (MCD)?
Use our Cash Secured Puts screener with McDonald's Corporation (MCD) pre-loaded: filter by premium yield, DTE (14-day or 30-day windows), delta, and implied volatility (23.2% avg IV on this page).
What is the average premium yield for McDonald's Corporation (MCD) cash-secured puts?
Average premium yield for McDonald's Corporation (MCD) cash-secured puts is 1.45%, with top contracts up to 1.93%. Yields move with strike, expiration, and IV (avg 23.2%, peak 23.6%).
Is McDonald's Corporation (MCD) a good stock for cash-secured puts?
McDonald's Corporation (MCD) offers cash-secured puts with yields up to 1.93%. WSO rates it C+. It is in Consumer Cyclical. IV is moderate—weigh premium income vs. assignment and earnings risk.
What expiration dates are available for McDonald's Corporation (MCD) cash-secured puts?
McDonald's Corporation (MCD) 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 McDonald's Corporation (MCD) cash-secured puts?
IV drives option premiums: McDonald's Corporation (MCD) averages 23.2% IV (peak 23.6%). Higher IV can mean richer premiums but more price swing—balance yield with delta and DTE.