Best MRK Cash-Secured Put Strategy — 14-Day Strikes, Up to 2.04% Premium
Merck & Co., Inc. · MRK · Cash Secured Put · Updated Jul 13, 2026
Highlighted 14–30 day cash-secured puts on Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) reach up to 2.04% annualized yield (1.80% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $122.00 | Jul 31 | 18 | -0.38 | $2.21 | 1.66% | 41 | Open |
| $123.00 | Jul 31 | 18 | -0.43 | $2.62 | 1.93% | 39 | Open |
| $124.00 | Jul 24 | 11 | -0.49 | $2.43 | 1.86% | 39 | Open |
| $124.00 | Jul 31 | 18 | -0.48 | $2.82 | 2.04% | 39 | Open |
| $123.00 | Jul 24 | 11 | -0.42 | $1.93 | 1.49% | 31 | Open |
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Key Metrics
Financial Performance
Cash-secured puts snapshot
Insights
Top pick
Best cash-secured puts for Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK): $122.00 strike expiring Jul 31, 2026, 1.66% 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 28.0% (moderate).
Lowest capital at risk
Lowest strike CSP for Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK): $122.00 at 1.66% 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 1.80% and peaks at 2.04%. Average implied volatility is 28.0% (peak 28.8%), indicating moderate 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 2.04% annualized yield (1.80% 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 $124.03, P/E 35.2, market cap $305.1 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 (28.0% 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 1.80%, with top contracts up to 2.04%. Yields move with strike, expiration, and IV (avg 28.0%, peak 28.8%).
Is Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) a good stock for cash-secured puts?
Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) offers cash-secured puts with yields up to 2.04%. WSO rates it B. It is in Healthcare. IV is moderate—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 28.0% IV (peak 28.8%). Higher IV can mean richer premiums but more price swing—balance yield with delta and DTE.