Best PKG Cash-Secured Put Strategy — 14-Day Strikes, Up to 1.34% Premium
Packaging Corporation of America · PKG · Cash Secured Put · Updated Nov 5, 2026
Packaging Corporation of America manufactures and sells containerboard and uncoated freesheet (UFS) paper products in North America. The company operates through Packaging and Paper segments. The Packaging segment offers various linerboard and corrugated packaging products, such as conventional shipping containers used to protect and transport manufactured goods; multi-color boxes and displays that help to merchandise the packaged product in retail locations; and honeycomb protective packaging products, as well as… Highlighted 14–30 day cash-secured puts on Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) reach up to 1.34% annualized yield (1.13% avg on top strikes in the tables below).
View PKG chartTop Cash Secured Puts (14–30 day)
Open full screener| Strike | Expiration | DTE | Delta | Premium | Yield | Score | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $145.00 | Nov 20 | 15 | -0.04 | $1.95 | 1.34% | 29 | Open |
| $250.00 | Nov 20 | 15 | -0.26 | $2.55 | 0.90% | 29 | Open |
| $150.00 | Nov 20 | 15 | -0.04 | $1.85 | 1.23% | 29 | Open |
| $155.00 | Nov 20 | 15 | -0.04 | $1.73 | 1.11% | 28 | Open |
| $160.00 | Nov 20 | 15 | -0.05 | $1.70 | 1.06% | 28 | Open |
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Insights
Top pick
Best cash-secured puts for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG): $145.00 strike expiring Nov 20, 2026, 1.34% yield.
Short-term opportunities
Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) has competitive cash-secured puts expiring within ~14–21 days—use the 14-day screener filter to compare.
Implied volatility
Average IV for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) is 137.5% (elevated)— favorable for premium sellers.
Lowest capital at risk
Lowest strike CSP for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG): $145.00 at 1.34% yield.
How to use this page
- Review Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) fundamentals — Check stock price, sector, and technicals in the company snapshot, then compare top contract cards.
- Open the screener for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) — Open our Cash Secured Puts screener with PKG 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 Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) cash-secured puts shows average premium yield of 1.13% and peaks at 1.34%. Average implied volatility is 137.5% (peak 180.7%), indicating elevated volatility for premium sellers. Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector within the Packaging & Containers industry, earning an overall score of 1. Use the tables below to compare strike, DTE, and delta before opening the full screener.
FAQ
What are the best cash-secured puts for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?
The best cash-secured puts for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) reach up to 1.34% annualized yield (1.13% 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 Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)'s fundamentals for cash-secured puts?
For Packaging Corporation of America (PKG), key fundamentals include last price $258.99, P/E 31.7, market cap $22.9 Billion, Consumer Cyclical sector, WSO rating C-, analyst consensus Hold. Fundamentals help you judge assignment risk and premium richness before selling options.
How do I find cash-secured puts for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG)?
Use our Cash Secured Puts screener with Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) pre-loaded: filter by premium yield, DTE (14-day or 30-day windows), delta, and implied volatility (137.5% avg IV on this page).
What is the average premium yield for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) cash-secured puts?
Average premium yield for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) cash-secured puts is 1.13%, with top contracts up to 1.34%. Yields move with strike, expiration, and IV (avg 137.5%, peak 180.7%).
Is Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) a good stock for cash-secured puts?
Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) offers cash-secured puts with yields up to 1.34%. WSO rates it C-. It is in Consumer Cyclical. IV is elevated—weigh premium income vs. assignment and earnings risk.
What expiration dates are available for Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) cash-secured puts?
Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) 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 Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) cash-secured puts?
IV drives option premiums: Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) averages 137.5% IV (peak 180.7%). Higher IV can mean richer premiums but more price swing—balance yield with delta and DTE.