Best MET Cash-Secured Put Strategy — 14-Day Strikes, Up to 2.87% Premium
MetLife, Inc. · MET · Cash Secured Put · Updated Sep 8, 2026
MetLife, Inc., a financial services company, provides insurance, annuities, employee benefits, and asset management services worldwide. It operates in six segments: Group Benefits; Retirement and Income Solutions; Asia; Latin America; Europe, the Middle East and Africa; and MetLife Holdings. Highlighted 14–30 day cash-secured puts on MetLife, Inc. (MET) reach up to 2.87% annualized yield (1.62% avg on top strikes in the tables below).
View MET chartTop Cash Secured Puts (14–30 day)
Open full screener| Strike | Expiration | DTE | Delta | Premium | Yield | Score | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $37.50 | Sep 18 | 10 | -0.03 | $1.08 | 2.87% | 72 | Open |
| $55.00 | Sep 18 | 10 | -0.05 | $1.08 | 1.95% | 69 | Open |
| $97.50 | Sep 18 | 10 | -0.47 | $1.35 | 1.38% | 41 | Open |
| $60.00 | Sep 18 | 10 | -0.04 | $0.58 | 0.96% | 29 | Open |
| $62.50 | Sep 18 | 10 | -0.05 | $0.60 | 0.96% | 28 | Open |
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Key Metrics
Financial Performance
Cash-secured puts snapshot
Insights
Top pick
Best cash-secured puts for MetLife, Inc. (MET): $37.50 strike expiring Sep 18, 2026, 2.87% yield.
Short-term opportunities
MetLife, Inc. (MET) has competitive cash-secured puts expiring within ~14–21 days—use the 14-day screener filter to compare.
Implied volatility
Average IV for MetLife, Inc. (MET) is 171.7% (elevated)— favorable for premium sellers.
Lowest capital at risk
Lowest strike CSP for MetLife, Inc. (MET): $37.50 at 2.87% yield.
How to use this page
- Review MetLife, Inc. (MET) fundamentals — Check stock price, sector, and technicals in the company snapshot, then compare top contract cards.
- Open the screener for MetLife, Inc. (MET) — Open our Cash Secured Puts screener with MET 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 MetLife, Inc. (MET) cash-secured puts shows average premium yield of 1.62% and peaks at 2.87%. Average implied volatility is 171.7% (peak 324.9%), indicating elevated volatility for premium sellers. MetLife, Inc. (MET) operates in the Financial Services sector within the Insurance - Life 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 MetLife, Inc. (MET)?
The best cash-secured puts for MetLife, Inc. (MET) reach up to 2.87% annualized yield (1.62% 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 MetLife, Inc. (MET)'s fundamentals for cash-secured puts?
For MetLife, Inc. (MET), key fundamentals include last price $97.61, P/E 19.0, market cap $62.0 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 MetLife, Inc. (MET)?
Use our Cash Secured Puts screener with MetLife, Inc. (MET) pre-loaded: filter by premium yield, DTE (14-day or 30-day windows), delta, and implied volatility (171.7% avg IV on this page).
What is the average premium yield for MetLife, Inc. (MET) cash-secured puts?
Average premium yield for MetLife, Inc. (MET) cash-secured puts is 1.62%, with top contracts up to 2.87%. Yields move with strike, expiration, and IV (avg 171.7%, peak 324.9%).
Is MetLife, Inc. (MET) a good stock for cash-secured puts?
MetLife, Inc. (MET) offers cash-secured puts with yields up to 2.87%. 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 MetLife, Inc. (MET) cash-secured puts?
MetLife, Inc. (MET) 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 MetLife, Inc. (MET) cash-secured puts?
IV drives option premiums: MetLife, Inc. (MET) averages 171.7% IV (peak 324.9%). Higher IV can mean richer premiums but more price swing—balance yield with delta and DTE.