Best MCO Cash-Secured Put Strategy — 14-Day Strikes, Up to 1.76% Premium
Moody's Corporation · MCO · Cash Secured Put · Updated Nov 5, 2026
Moody's Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an integrated risk assessment firm in the United States, the rest of the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. It operates through two segments, Moody's Analytics (MA) and Moody's Investors Service (MIS). The MA segment develops a range of products and services that support the risk management activities of institutional participants in financial markets. Highlighted 14–30 day cash-secured puts on Moody's Corporation (MCO) reach up to 1.76% annualized yield (1.23% avg on top strikes in the tables below).
View MCO chartTop Cash Secured Puts (14–30 day)
Open full screener| Strike | Expiration | DTE | Delta | Premium | Yield | Score | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $520.00 | Nov 20 | 15 | -0.39 | $9.15 | 1.76% | 41 | Open |
| $510.00 | Nov 20 | 15 | -0.28 | $6.05 | 1.19% | 39 | Open |
| $220.00 | Nov 20 | 15 | -0.02 | $2.45 | 1.11% | 3 | Open |
| $230.00 | Nov 20 | 15 | -0.02 | $2.45 | 1.07% | 3 | Open |
| $240.00 | Nov 20 | 15 | -0.02 | $2.45 | 1.02% | 3 | Open |
Additional medium-term contracts (22–45 DTE)
Key Metrics
Financial Performance
Cash-secured puts snapshot
Insights
Top pick
Best cash-secured puts for Moody's Corporation (MCO): $520.00 strike expiring Nov 20, 2026, 1.76% yield.
Short-term opportunities
Moody's Corporation (MCO) has competitive cash-secured puts expiring within ~14–21 days—use the 14-day screener filter to compare.
Implied volatility
Average IV for Moody's Corporation (MCO) is 145.0% (elevated)— favorable for premium sellers.
Lowest capital at risk
Lowest strike CSP for Moody's Corporation (MCO): $220.00 at 1.11% yield.
How to use this page
- Review Moody's Corporation (MCO) fundamentals — Check stock price, sector, and technicals in the company snapshot, then compare top contract cards.
- Open the screener for Moody's Corporation (MCO) — Open our Cash Secured Puts screener with MCO 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 Moody's Corporation (MCO) cash-secured puts shows average premium yield of 1.23% and peaks at 1.76%. Average implied volatility is 145.0% (peak 232.7%), indicating elevated volatility for premium sellers. Moody's Corporation (MCO) operates in the Financial Services sector within the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges 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 Moody's Corporation (MCO)?
The best cash-secured puts for Moody's Corporation (MCO) reach up to 1.76% annualized yield (1.23% 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 Moody's Corporation (MCO)'s fundamentals for cash-secured puts?
For Moody's Corporation (MCO), key fundamentals include last price $531.00, P/E 30.8, market cap $85.2 Billion, Financial Services 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 Moody's Corporation (MCO)?
Use our Cash Secured Puts screener with Moody's Corporation (MCO) pre-loaded: filter by premium yield, DTE (14-day or 30-day windows), delta, and implied volatility (145.0% avg IV on this page).
What is the average premium yield for Moody's Corporation (MCO) cash-secured puts?
Average premium yield for Moody's Corporation (MCO) cash-secured puts is 1.23%, with top contracts up to 1.76%. Yields move with strike, expiration, and IV (avg 145.0%, peak 232.7%).
Is Moody's Corporation (MCO) a good stock for cash-secured puts?
Moody's Corporation (MCO) offers cash-secured puts with yields up to 1.76%. WSO rates it B-. It is in Financial Services. IV is elevated—weigh premium income vs. assignment and earnings risk.
What expiration dates are available for Moody's Corporation (MCO) cash-secured puts?
Moody's Corporation (MCO) 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 Moody's Corporation (MCO) cash-secured puts?
IV drives option premiums: Moody's Corporation (MCO) averages 145.0% IV (peak 232.7%). Higher IV can mean richer premiums but more price swing—balance yield with delta and DTE.