Best SO Cash-Secured Put Strategy — 14-Day Strikes, Up to 2.15% Premium
The Southern Company · SO · Cash Secured Put · Updated Nov 5, 2026
The Southern Company, through its subsidiaries, engages in the sale of electricity. The company offers electric service to retail customers and wholesale customers; and energy-related products and services to natural gas choice markets. Highlighted 14–30 day cash-secured puts on The Southern Company (SO) reach up to 2.15% annualized yield (2.06% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50.00 | Nov 20 | 15 | -0.05 | $1.08 | 2.15% | 66 | Open |
| $55.00 | Nov 20 | 15 | -0.06 | $1.08 | 1.95% | 64 | Open |
| $50.00 | Nov 13 | 8 | -0.05 | $1.08 | 2.15% | 62 | Open |
| $55.00 | Nov 13 | 8 | -0.06 | $1.08 | 1.95% | 62 | Open |
| $93.00 | Nov 20 | 15 | -0.48 | $1.95 | 2.10% | 41 | Open |
Additional medium-term contracts (22–45 DTE)
Key Metrics
Financial Performance
Cash-secured puts snapshot
Insights
Top pick
Best cash-secured puts for The Southern Company (SO): $50.00 strike expiring Nov 20, 2026, 2.15% yield.
Short-term opportunities
The Southern Company (SO) has competitive cash-secured puts expiring within ~14–21 days—use the 14-day screener filter to compare.
Implied volatility
Average IV for The Southern Company (SO) is 189.9% (elevated)— favorable for premium sellers.
Lowest capital at risk
Lowest strike CSP for The Southern Company (SO): $50.00 at 2.15% yield.
How to use this page
- Review The Southern Company (SO) fundamentals — Check stock price, sector, and technicals in the company snapshot, then compare top contract cards.
- Open the screener for The Southern Company (SO) — Open our Cash Secured Puts screener with SO 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 The Southern Company (SO) cash-secured puts shows average premium yield of 2.06% and peaks at 2.15%. Average implied volatility is 189.9% (peak 281.9%), indicating elevated volatility for premium sellers. The Southern Company (SO) operates in the Utilities sector within the Utilities - Regulated Electric 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 The Southern Company (SO)?
The best cash-secured puts for The Southern Company (SO) reach up to 2.15% annualized yield (2.06% 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 The Southern Company (SO)'s fundamentals for cash-secured puts?
For The Southern Company (SO), key fundamentals include last price $93.19, P/E 22.6, market cap $107.8 Billion, Utilities sector, WSO rating B, analyst consensus Hold. Fundamentals help you judge assignment risk and premium richness before selling options.
How do I find cash-secured puts for The Southern Company (SO)?
Use our Cash Secured Puts screener with The Southern Company (SO) pre-loaded: filter by premium yield, DTE (14-day or 30-day windows), delta, and implied volatility (189.9% avg IV on this page).
What is the average premium yield for The Southern Company (SO) cash-secured puts?
Average premium yield for The Southern Company (SO) cash-secured puts is 2.06%, with top contracts up to 2.15%. Yields move with strike, expiration, and IV (avg 189.9%, peak 281.9%).
Is The Southern Company (SO) a good stock for cash-secured puts?
The Southern Company (SO) offers cash-secured puts with yields up to 2.15%. 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 The Southern Company (SO) cash-secured puts?
The Southern Company (SO) 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 The Southern Company (SO) cash-secured puts?
IV drives option premiums: The Southern Company (SO) averages 189.9% IV (peak 281.9%). Higher IV can mean richer premiums but more price swing—balance yield with delta and DTE.