Best Cash-Secured Puts for Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) — Up to 1.78% Premium Yield
Xcel Energy Inc. · XEL · Cash Secured Put · Updated Jul 28, 2026
Highlighted near-term cash-secured puts on Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) reach up to 1.78% annualized yield (0.86% avg on top strikes in the tables below).
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Top Cash Secured Puts
Open full screener| Strike | Expiration | DTE | Delta | Premium | Yield | Score | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $80.00 | Aug 21 | 24 | -0.38 | $1.43 | 1.78% | 40 | Open |
| $65.00 | Aug 21 | 24 | -0.07 | $0.40 | 0.62% | 3 | Open |
| $50.00 | Aug 21 | 24 | -0.03 | $0.30 | 0.60% | 3 | Open |
| $55.00 | Aug 21 | 24 | -0.04 | $0.33 | 0.59% | 3 | Open |
| $75.00 | Aug 21 | 24 | -0.15 | $0.53 | 0.70% | 3 | Open |
Key Metrics
Financial Performance
Cash-secured puts snapshot
Insights
Top pick
Best cash-secured puts for Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL): $80.00 strike expiring Aug 21, 2026, 1.78% yield.
Implied volatility
Average IV for Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) is 64.0% (elevated)— favorable for premium sellers.
Lowest capital at risk
Lowest strike CSP for Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL): $50.00 at 0.60% yield.
How to use this page
- Review Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) fundamentals — Check stock price, sector, and technicals in the company snapshot, then compare top contract cards.
- Open the screener for Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) — Open our Cash Secured Puts screener with XEL 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 Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) cash-secured puts shows average premium yield of 0.86% and peaks at 1.78%. Average implied volatility is 64.0% (peak 109.2%), indicating elevated volatility for premium sellers. Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) operates in the Utilities sector within the Utilities - Regulated Electric 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 Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL)?
The best cash-secured puts for Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) reach up to 1.78% annualized yield (0.86% average on top strikes). Compare strike, DTE, delta, and IV in the tables below, then open the screener for full filters.
What are Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL)'s fundamentals for cash-secured puts?
For Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL), key fundamentals include last price $81.48, P/E 23.3, market cap $51.0 Billion, Utilities 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 Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL)?
Use our Cash Secured Puts screener with Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) pre-loaded: filter by premium yield, DTE (14-day or 30-day windows), delta, and implied volatility (64.0% avg IV on this page).
What is the average premium yield for Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) cash-secured puts?
Average premium yield for Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) cash-secured puts is 0.86%, with top contracts up to 1.78%. Yields move with strike, expiration, and IV (avg 64.0%, peak 109.2%).
Is Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) a good stock for cash-secured puts?
Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) offers cash-secured puts with yields up to 1.78%. 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 Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) cash-secured puts?
Top contracts on this page use medium-term expirations. Filter any DTE in the screener for Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL).
How does implied volatility affect Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) cash-secured puts?
IV drives option premiums: Xcel Energy Inc. (XEL) averages 64.0% IV (peak 109.2%). Higher IV can mean richer premiums but more price swing—balance yield with delta and DTE.