Best VLO Cash-Secured Put Strategy — 14-Day Strikes, Up to 5.67% Premium
Valero Energy Corporation · VLO · Cash Secured Put · Updated Nov 5, 2026
Valero Energy Corporation manufactures, markets, and sells petroleum-based and low-carbon liquid transportation fuels and petrochemical products in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Latin America, Mexico, Peru, and internationally. It operates through three segments: Refining, Renewable Diesel, and Ethanol. Highlighted 14–30 day cash-secured puts on Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) reach up to 5.67% annualized yield (5.07% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $350.00 | Nov 20 | 15 | -0.35 | $12.30 | 4.29% | 62 | Open |
| $360.00 | Nov 20 | 15 | -0.44 | $16.60 | 5.67% | 59 | Open |
| $360.00 | Nov 13 | 8 | -0.43 | $12.90 | 4.89% | 52 | Open |
| $362.50 | Nov 13 | 8 | -0.46 | $13.95 | 5.02% | 49 | Open |
| $365.00 | Nov 13 | 8 | -0.49 | $15.00 | 5.48% | 49 | 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): $350.00 strike expiring Nov 20, 2026, 4.29% 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 64.3% (elevated)— favorable for premium sellers.
Lowest capital at risk
Lowest strike CSP for Valero Energy Corporation (VLO): $350.00 at 4.29% 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 5.07% and peaks at 5.67%. Average implied volatility is 64.3% (peak 66.2%), indicating elevated volatility for premium sellers. Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) operates in the Energy sector within the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing industry, earning an overall score of 4. 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 5.67% annualized yield (5.07% 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 $363.28, P/E 9.1, market cap $111.5 Billion, Energy sector, WSO rating A-, 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 (64.3% 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 5.07%, with top contracts up to 5.67%. Yields move with strike, expiration, and IV (avg 64.3%, peak 66.2%).
Is Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) a good stock for cash-secured puts?
Valero Energy Corporation (VLO) offers cash-secured puts with yields up to 5.67%. WSO rates it A-. 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 64.3% IV (peak 66.2%). Higher IV can mean richer premiums but more price swing—balance yield with delta and DTE.