Best NRG Cash-Secured Put Strategy — 14-Day Strikes, Up to 4.81% Premium
NRG Energy, Inc. · NRG · Cash Secured Put · Updated Jul 21, 2026
Highlighted 14–30 day cash-secured puts on NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) reach up to 4.81% annualized yield (4.00% avg on top strikes in the tables below).
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Top Cash Secured Puts (14–30 day)
Open full screener| Strike | Expiration | DTE | Delta | Premium | Yield | Score | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $127.00 | Aug 7 | 17 | -0.39 | $5.65 | 3.70% | 55 | Open |
| $131.00 | Aug 7 | 17 | -0.48 | $7.00 | 4.81% | 54 | Open |
| $130.00 | Aug 7 | 17 | -0.46 | $6.80 | 4.46% | 54 | Open |
| $129.00 | Aug 7 | 17 | -0.43 | $5.65 | 3.57% | 52 | Open |
| $131.00 | Jul 31 | 10 | -0.49 | $5.45 | 3.44% | 44 | Open |
Additional medium-term contracts (22–45 DTE)
Key Metrics
Financial Performance
Cash-secured puts snapshot
Insights
Top pick
Best cash-secured puts for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG): $127.00 strike expiring Aug 7, 2026, 3.70% yield.
Short-term opportunities
NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) has competitive cash-secured puts expiring within ~14–21 days—use the 14-day screener filter to compare.
Implied volatility
Average IV for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) is 60.2% (elevated)— favorable for premium sellers.
Lowest capital at risk
Lowest strike CSP for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG): $127.00 at 3.70% yield.
How to use this page
- Review NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) fundamentals — Check stock price, sector, and technicals in the company snapshot, then compare top contract cards.
- Open the screener for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) — Open our Cash Secured Puts screener with NRG 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 NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) cash-secured puts shows average premium yield of 4.00% and peaks at 4.81%. Average implied volatility is 60.2% (peak 64.7%), indicating elevated volatility for premium sellers. NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) operates in the Utilities sector within the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?
The best cash-secured puts for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) reach up to 4.81% annualized yield (4.00% 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 NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)'s fundamentals for cash-secured puts?
For NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG), key fundamentals include last price $130.78, P/E 143.5, market cap $27.2 Billion, Utilities 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 NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?
Use our Cash Secured Puts screener with NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) pre-loaded: filter by premium yield, DTE (14-day or 30-day windows), delta, and implied volatility (60.2% avg IV on this page).
What is the average premium yield for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) cash-secured puts?
Average premium yield for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) cash-secured puts is 4.00%, with top contracts up to 4.81%. Yields move with strike, expiration, and IV (avg 60.2%, peak 64.7%).
Is NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) a good stock for cash-secured puts?
NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) offers cash-secured puts with yields up to 4.81%. WSO rates it C. It is in Utilities. IV is elevated—weigh premium income vs. assignment and earnings risk.
What expiration dates are available for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) cash-secured puts?
NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) 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 NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) cash-secured puts?
IV drives option premiums: NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) averages 60.2% IV (peak 64.7%). Higher IV can mean richer premiums but more price swing—balance yield with delta and DTE.