Best UNH Cash-Secured Put Strategy — 14-Day Strikes, Up to 2.37% Premium
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated · UNH · Cash Secured Put · Updated Sep 12, 2026
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated operates as a health care company in the United States and internationally. It operates through four segments: Optum Health, Optum Insight, Optum Rx; and UnitedHealthcare. The Optum Health segment provides care delivery, care management, wellness and consumer engagement, and health financial services with patients, consumers, care delivery systems, providers, employers, payers, and public-sector entities. Highlighted 14–30 day cash-secured puts on UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) reach up to 2.37% annualized yield (1.67% avg on top strikes in the tables below).
View UNH chartTop Cash Secured Puts (14–30 day)
Open full screener| Strike | Expiration | DTE | Delta | Premium | Yield | Score | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $375.00 | Oct 2 | 20 | -0.43 | $9.23 | 2.37% | 44 | Open |
| $375.00 | Sep 25 | 13 | -0.43 | $7.23 | 1.81% | 44 | Open |
| $370.00 | Oct 2 | 20 | -0.36 | $7.10 | 1.84% | 43 | Open |
| $370.00 | Sep 25 | 13 | -0.34 | $5.18 | 1.30% | 41 | Open |
| $360.00 | Oct 2 | 20 | -0.23 | $3.88 | 1.01% | 41 | Open |
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Insights
Top pick
Best cash-secured puts for UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH): $375.00 strike expiring Oct 2, 2026, 2.37% yield.
Short-term opportunities
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) has competitive cash-secured puts expiring within ~14–21 days—use the 14-day screener filter to compare.
Implied volatility
Average IV for UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) is 30.1% (elevated)— favorable for premium sellers.
Lowest capital at risk
Lowest strike CSP for UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH): $360.00 at 1.01% yield.
How to use this page
- Review UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) fundamentals — Check stock price, sector, and technicals in the company snapshot, then compare top contract cards.
- Open the screener for UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) — Open our Cash Secured Puts screener with UNH 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 UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) cash-secured puts shows average premium yield of 1.67% and peaks at 2.37%. Average implied volatility is 30.1% (peak 30.3%), indicating elevated volatility for premium sellers. UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) operates in the Healthcare sector within the Healthcare Plans 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 UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)?
The best cash-secured puts for UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) reach up to 2.37% annualized yield (1.67% 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 UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)'s fundamentals for cash-secured puts?
For UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH), key fundamentals include last price $378.95, P/E 24.4, market cap $340.3 Billion, Healthcare 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 UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH)?
Use our Cash Secured Puts screener with UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) pre-loaded: filter by premium yield, DTE (14-day or 30-day windows), delta, and implied volatility (30.1% avg IV on this page).
What is the average premium yield for UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) cash-secured puts?
Average premium yield for UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) cash-secured puts is 1.67%, with top contracts up to 2.37%. Yields move with strike, expiration, and IV (avg 30.1%, peak 30.3%).
Is UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) a good stock for cash-secured puts?
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) offers cash-secured puts with yields up to 2.37%. WSO rates it B. It is in Healthcare. IV is elevated—weigh premium income vs. assignment and earnings risk.
What expiration dates are available for UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) cash-secured puts?
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) 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 UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) cash-secured puts?
IV drives option premiums: UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UNH) averages 30.1% IV (peak 30.3%). Higher IV can mean richer premiums but more price swing—balance yield with delta and DTE.