Best NRG Cash-Secured Put Strategy — 14-Day Strikes, Up to 2.83% Premium
NRG Energy, Inc. · NRG · Cash Secured Put · Updated Sep 12, 2026
NRG Energy, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an energy and home services company in the United States and Canada. It operates through the Texas, East, West/Other, Vivint Smart Home, and Corporate Activities segments. The company offers retail electricity, energy management, demand response and virtual power plant programs, carbon offsets, smart home security, and automation services. Highlighted 14–30 day cash-secured puts on NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) reach up to 2.83% annualized yield (2.27% avg on top strikes in the tables below).
View NRG chartTop Cash Secured Puts (14–30 day)
Open full screener| Strike | Expiration | DTE | Delta | Premium | Yield | Score | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $113.00 | Sep 25 | 13 | -0.47 | $4.10 | 2.83% | 48 | Open |
| $112.00 | Sep 25 | 13 | -0.43 | $3.70 | 2.41% | 48 | Open |
| $110.00 | Oct 2 | 20 | -0.37 | $3.60 | 2.55% | 46 | Open |
| $110.00 | Sep 25 | 13 | -0.36 | $2.73 | 1.86% | 45 | Open |
| $107.00 | Oct 2 | 20 | -0.29 | $2.50 | 1.68% | 36 | 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): $113.00 strike expiring Sep 25, 2026, 2.83% 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 48.1% (elevated)— favorable for premium sellers.
Lowest capital at risk
Lowest strike CSP for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG): $107.00 at 1.68% 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 2.27% and peaks at 2.83%. Average implied volatility is 48.1% (peak 49.0%), indicating elevated volatility for premium sellers. NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) operates in the Utilities sector within the Utilities - Independent Power Producers 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 NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG)?
The best cash-secured puts for NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) reach up to 2.83% annualized yield (2.27% 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 $113.46, P/E 29.6, market cap $23.9 Billion, Utilities 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 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 (48.1% 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 2.27%, with top contracts up to 2.83%. Yields move with strike, expiration, and IV (avg 48.1%, peak 49.0%).
Is NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) a good stock for cash-secured puts?
NRG Energy, Inc. (NRG) offers cash-secured puts with yields up to 2.83%. WSO rates it B. 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 48.1% IV (peak 49.0%). Higher IV can mean richer premiums but more price swing—balance yield with delta and DTE.