Best VLO Cash-Secured Put Strategy — 14-Day Strikes, Up to 4.33% Premium
Valero Energy Corporation · VLO · Cash Secured Put · Updated Jul 28, 2026
Highlighted 14–30 day cash-secured puts on Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) reach up to 4.33% annualized yield (3.75% avg on top strikes in the tables below).
View VLO chartTop Cash Secured Puts (14–30 day)
Open full screener| Strike | Expiration | DTE | Delta | Premium | Yield | Score | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $295.00 | Aug 14 | 17 | -0.42 | $11.30 | 3.59% | 52 | Open |
| $297.50 | Aug 14 | 17 | -0.45 | $12.70 | 3.97% | 52 | Open |
| $300.00 | Aug 14 | 17 | -0.48 | $13.75 | 4.33% | 52 | Open |
| $300.00 | Aug 7 | 10 | -0.49 | $11.60 | 3.63% | 46 | Open |
| $297.50 | Aug 7 | 10 | -0.45 | $10.25 | 3.23% | 45 | Open |
Additional medium-term contracts (22–45 DTE)
Key Metrics
Financial Performance
Cash-secured puts snapshot
Insights
Top pick
Best cash-secured puts for Valero Energy Corporation (VLO): $295.00 strike expiring Aug 14, 2026, 3.59% yield.
Short-term opportunities
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) has competitive cash-secured puts expiring within ~14–21 days—use the 14-day screener filter to compare.
Implied volatility
Average IV for Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) is 54.9% (elevated)— favorable for premium sellers.
Lowest capital at risk
Lowest strike CSP for Valero Energy Corporation (VLO): $295.00 at 3.59% yield.
How to use this page
- Review Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) fundamentals — Check stock price, sector, and technicals in the company snapshot, then compare top contract cards.
- Open the screener for Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) — Open our Cash Secured Puts screener with VLO 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 Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) cash-secured puts shows average premium yield of 3.75% and peaks at 4.33%. Average implied volatility is 54.9% (peak 57.6%), indicating elevated volatility for premium sellers. Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) operates in the Energy sector within the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing 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 Valero Energy Corporation (VLO)?
The best cash-secured puts for Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) reach up to 4.33% annualized yield (3.75% 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 Valero Energy Corporation (VLO)'s fundamentals for cash-secured puts?
For Valero Energy Corporation (VLO), key fundamentals include last price $299.92, P/E 22.1, market cap $89.8 Billion, Energy 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 Valero Energy Corporation (VLO)?
Use our Cash Secured Puts screener with Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) pre-loaded: filter by premium yield, DTE (14-day or 30-day windows), delta, and implied volatility (54.9% avg IV on this page).
What is the average premium yield for Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) cash-secured puts?
Average premium yield for Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) cash-secured puts is 3.75%, with top contracts up to 4.33%. Yields move with strike, expiration, and IV (avg 54.9%, peak 57.6%).
Is Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) a good stock for cash-secured puts?
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) offers cash-secured puts with yields up to 4.33%. WSO rates it B+. It is in Energy. IV is elevated—weigh premium income vs. assignment and earnings risk.
What expiration dates are available for Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) cash-secured puts?
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) 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 Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) cash-secured puts?
IV drives option premiums: Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) averages 54.9% IV (peak 57.6%). Higher IV can mean richer premiums but more price swing—balance yield with delta and DTE.