Best VTI Cash-Secured Put Strategy — 14-Day Strikes, Up to 0.80% Premium
Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF · VTI · Cash Secured Put · Updated Nov 5, 2026
The fund manager employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the CRSP U.S. Total Market Index (the “Target Index”), which represents 100% of the investable U.S. stock market, as determined by the index provider. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in the stocks that make up the target index. Highlighted 14–30 day cash-secured puts on Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) reach up to 0.80% annualized yield (0.39% avg on top strikes in the tables below).
View VTI chartTop Cash Secured Puts (14–30 day)
Open full screener| Strike | Expiration | DTE | Delta | Premium | Yield | Score | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $375.00 | Nov 20 | 15 | -0.41 | $3.25 | 0.80% | 32 | Open |
| $370.00 | Nov 20 | 15 | -0.28 | $2.28 | 0.49% | 17 | Open |
| $365.00 | Nov 20 | 15 | -0.16 | $1.13 | 0.32% | 2 | Open |
| $360.00 | Nov 20 | 15 | -0.14 | $1.25 | 0.22% | 2 | Open |
| $355.00 | Nov 20 | 15 | -0.09 | $0.73 | 0.14% | 1 | Open |
Additional medium-term contracts (22–45 DTE)
Key Metrics
Financial Performance
Cash-secured puts snapshot
Insights
Top pick
Best cash-secured puts for Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF (VTI): $375.00 strike expiring Nov 20, 2026, 0.80% yield.
Short-term opportunities
Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) has competitive cash-secured puts expiring within ~14–21 days—use the 14-day screener filter to compare.
Implied volatility
Average IV for Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) is 18.1% (moderate).
Lowest capital at risk
Lowest strike CSP for Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF (VTI): $355.00 at 0.14% yield.
How to use this page
- Review Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) fundamentals — Check stock price, sector, and technicals in the company snapshot, then compare top contract cards.
- Open the screener for Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) — Open our Cash Secured Puts screener with VTI 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 Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) cash-secured puts shows average premium yield of 0.39% and peaks at 0.80%. Average implied volatility is 18.1% (peak 22.1%), indicating moderate volatility for premium sellers. Use the tables below to compare strike, DTE, and delta before opening the full screener.
FAQ
What are the best cash-secured puts for Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF (VTI)?
The best cash-secured puts for Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) reach up to 0.80% annualized yield (0.39% 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 Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF (VTI)'s fundamentals for cash-secured puts?
For Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF (VTI), key fundamentals include last price $377.59, P/E 23.5. Fundamentals help you judge assignment risk and premium richness before selling options.
How do I find cash-secured puts for Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF (VTI)?
Use our Cash Secured Puts screener with Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) pre-loaded: filter by premium yield, DTE (14-day or 30-day windows), delta, and implied volatility (18.1% avg IV on this page).
What is the average premium yield for Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) cash-secured puts?
Average premium yield for Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) cash-secured puts is 0.39%, with top contracts up to 0.80%. Yields move with strike, expiration, and IV (avg 18.1%, peak 22.1%).
Is Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) a good stock for cash-secured puts?
Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) offers cash-secured puts with yields up to 0.80%. IV is moderate—weigh premium income vs. assignment and earnings risk.
What expiration dates are available for Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) cash-secured puts?
Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) 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 Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) cash-secured puts?
IV drives option premiums: Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) averages 18.1% IV (peak 22.1%). Higher IV can mean richer premiums but more price swing—balance yield with delta and DTE.