Best MRK Cash-Secured Put Strategy — 14-Day Strikes, Up to 2.80% Premium
Merck & Co., Inc. · MRK · Cash Secured Put · Updated Jul 28, 2026
Highlighted 14–30 day cash-secured puts on Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) reach up to 2.80% annualized yield (2.47% avg on top strikes in the tables below).
View MRK chartTop Cash Secured Puts (14–30 day)
Open full screener| Strike | Expiration | DTE | Delta | Premium | Yield | Score | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $132.00 | Aug 14 | 17 | -0.49 | $4.03 | 2.80% | 47 | Open |
| $131.00 | Aug 14 | 17 | -0.45 | $3.68 | 2.52% | 45 | Open |
| $130.00 | Aug 14 | 17 | -0.41 | $3.32 | 2.22% | 43 | Open |
| $131.00 | Aug 7 | 10 | -0.45 | $3.10 | 2.25% | 41 | Open |
| $132.00 | Aug 7 | 10 | -0.49 | $3.73 | 2.58% | 41 | Open |
Additional medium-term contracts (22–45 DTE)
Key Metrics
Financial Performance
Cash-secured puts snapshot
Insights
Top pick
Best cash-secured puts for Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK): $132.00 strike expiring Aug 14, 2026, 2.80% yield.
Short-term opportunities
Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) has competitive cash-secured puts expiring within ~14–21 days—use the 14-day screener filter to compare.
Implied volatility
Average IV for Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) is 37.9% (elevated)— favorable for premium sellers.
Lowest capital at risk
Lowest strike CSP for Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK): $130.00 at 2.22% yield.
How to use this page
- Review Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) fundamentals — Check stock price, sector, and technicals in the company snapshot, then compare top contract cards.
- Open the screener for Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) — Open our Cash Secured Puts screener with MRK 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 Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) cash-secured puts shows average premium yield of 2.47% and peaks at 2.80%. Average implied volatility is 37.9% (peak 41.6%), indicating elevated volatility for premium sellers. Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) operates in the Healthcare sector within the Drug Manufacturers - General 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 Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK)?
The best cash-secured puts for Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) reach up to 2.80% annualized yield (2.47% 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 Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK)'s fundamentals for cash-secured puts?
For Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK), key fundamentals include last price $131.82, P/E 36.9, market cap $323.7 Billion, Healthcare 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 Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK)?
Use our Cash Secured Puts screener with Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) pre-loaded: filter by premium yield, DTE (14-day or 30-day windows), delta, and implied volatility (37.9% avg IV on this page).
What is the average premium yield for Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) cash-secured puts?
Average premium yield for Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) cash-secured puts is 2.47%, with top contracts up to 2.80%. Yields move with strike, expiration, and IV (avg 37.9%, peak 41.6%).
Is Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) a good stock for cash-secured puts?
Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) offers cash-secured puts with yields up to 2.80%. WSO rates it B. It is in Healthcare. IV is elevated—weigh premium income vs. assignment and earnings risk.
What expiration dates are available for Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) cash-secured puts?
Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) 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 Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) cash-secured puts?
IV drives option premiums: Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) averages 37.9% IV (peak 41.6%). Higher IV can mean richer premiums but more price swing—balance yield with delta and DTE.