Best NSC Cash-Secured Put Strategy — 14-Day Strikes, Up to 0.58% Premium
Norfolk Southern Corporation · NSC · Cash Secured Put · Updated Aug 11, 2026
Highlighted 14–30 day cash-secured puts on Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) reach up to 0.58% annualized yield (0.37% avg on top strikes in the tables below).
View NSC chartTop Cash Secured Puts (14–30 day)
Open full screener| Strike | Expiration | DTE | Delta | Premium | Yield | Score | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $330.00 | Aug 21 | 10 | -0.36 | $3.45 | 0.58% | 15 | Open |
| $260.00 | Aug 21 | 10 | -0.05 | $1.13 | 0.43% | 3 | Open |
| $250.00 | Aug 21 | 10 | -0.03 | $0.75 | 0.30% | 3 | Open |
| $290.00 | Aug 21 | 10 | -0.06 | $0.85 | 0.29% | 3 | Open |
| $300.00 | Aug 21 | 10 | -0.07 | $0.80 | 0.27% | 2 | Open |
Additional medium-term contracts (22–45 DTE)
Key Metrics
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Cash-secured puts snapshot
Insights
Top pick
Best cash-secured puts for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC): $330.00 strike expiring Aug 21, 2026, 0.58% yield.
Short-term opportunities
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) has competitive cash-secured puts expiring within ~14–21 days—use the 14-day screener filter to compare.
Implied volatility
Average IV for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) is 65.0% (elevated)— favorable for premium sellers.
Lowest capital at risk
Lowest strike CSP for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC): $250.00 at 0.30% yield.
How to use this page
- Review Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) fundamentals — Check stock price, sector, and technicals in the company snapshot, then compare top contract cards.
- Open the screener for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) — Open our Cash Secured Puts screener with NSC 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 Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) cash-secured puts shows average premium yield of 0.37% and peaks at 0.58%. Average implied volatility is 65.0% (peak 100.2%), indicating elevated volatility for premium sellers. Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) operates in the Industrials sector within the Railroads 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 Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)?
The best cash-secured puts for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) reach up to 0.58% annualized yield (0.37% 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 Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)'s fundamentals for cash-secured puts?
For Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC), key fundamentals include last price $334.63, P/E 29.2, market cap $75.1 Billion, Industrials sector, analyst consensus Hold. Fundamentals help you judge assignment risk and premium richness before selling options.
How do I find cash-secured puts for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)?
Use our Cash Secured Puts screener with Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) pre-loaded: filter by premium yield, DTE (14-day or 30-day windows), delta, and implied volatility (65.0% avg IV on this page).
What is the average premium yield for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) cash-secured puts?
Average premium yield for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) cash-secured puts is 0.37%, with top contracts up to 0.58%. Yields move with strike, expiration, and IV (avg 65.0%, peak 100.2%).
Is Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) a good stock for cash-secured puts?
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) offers cash-secured puts with yields up to 0.58%. It is in Industrials. IV is elevated—weigh premium income vs. assignment and earnings risk.
What expiration dates are available for Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) cash-secured puts?
Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) 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 Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) cash-secured puts?
IV drives option premiums: Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC) averages 65.0% IV (peak 100.2%). Higher IV can mean richer premiums but more price swing—balance yield with delta and DTE.