Best Covered Call Strategy for HUM Stock — 14-Day Strikes, Up to 4.49% Yield
Humana Inc. · HUM · Covered Call · Updated Jul 21, 2026
Best covered call strategy for HUM stock over 14 days: sell a ~0.25–0.30 delta call in the 7–21 DTE window. Example contracts below for Humana Inc. (HUM) reach up to 4.49% annualized yield (4.10% avg on top strikes)—compare strike, premium, and IV before opening the screener.
View HUM chartBest covered call strategy for HUM stock over 14 days
Target ~0.25–0.30 delta in the 7–21 DTE window. Top contracts reach up to 4.49% annualized yield (4.10% avg). Example: $413 strike, 17 DTE, 3.81% yield at ~0.44 delta. Full comparison is in the table below.
Earnings soon: Jul 29, 2026 (8 days). Calendar
Top Covered Calls (14–30 day)
Open full screener| Strike | Expiration | DTE | Delta | Premium | Yield | Score | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $412.50 | Aug 7 | 17 | 0.44 | $17.65 | 3.81% | 48 | Open |
| $410.00 | Aug 7 | 17 | 0.45 | $18.45 | 4.10% | 48 | Open |
| $407.50 | Aug 7 | 17 | 0.47 | $19.85 | 4.34% | 47 | Open |
| $405.00 | Aug 7 | 17 | 0.48 | $20.25 | 4.49% | 47 | Open |
| $402.50 | Jul 31 | 10 | 0.49 | $17.80 | 3.78% | 39 | Open |
Additional medium-term contracts (22–45 DTE)
Key Metrics
Financial Performance
Covered calls snapshot
Insights
Top pick
Best covered calls for Humana Inc. (HUM): $412.50 strike expiring Aug 7, 2026, 3.81% yield.
Short-term opportunities
Humana Inc. (HUM) has competitive covered calls expiring within ~14–21 days—use the 14-day screener filter to compare.
Implied volatility
Average IV for Humana Inc. (HUM) is 68.0% (elevated)— favorable for premium sellers.
Weekly vs monthly yield
Best ≤14 DTE yield: 3.78%. Best >14 DTE: 4.49%.
How to use this page
- Review Humana Inc. (HUM) fundamentals — Check stock price, sector, and technicals in the company snapshot, then compare top contract cards.
- Open the screener for Humana Inc. (HUM) — Open our Covered Calls screener with HUM 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 Humana Inc. (HUM) covered calls shows average premium yield of 4.10% and peaks at 4.49%. Average implied volatility is 68.0% (peak 72.1%), indicating elevated volatility for premium sellers. Humana Inc. (HUM) operates in the Healthcare sector within the Healthcare Plans industry. Use the tables below to compare strike, DTE, and delta before opening the full screener.
FAQ
What is the best covered call strategy for HUM stock over 14 days?
For a 14-day covered call on HUM, target ~0.25–0.30 delta strikes in the 7–21 DTE window with annualized yield up to 4.49% (4.10% avg on top contracts). Example from today’s chain: $405.00 strike, 17 DTE, 4.49% annualized yield at ~0.48 delta. Compare strike, premium, delta, and IV in the table above, then open the covered call screener for live filters.
What are the best covered calls for Humana Inc. (HUM)?
The best covered calls for Humana Inc. (HUM) reach up to 4.49% annualized yield (4.10% 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 Humana Inc. (HUM)'s fundamentals for covered calls?
For Humana Inc. (HUM), key fundamentals include last price $399.22, P/E 42.7, market cap $48.0 Billion, Healthcare sector, WSO rating B, analyst consensus Hold. Fundamentals help you judge assignment risk and premium richness before selling options.
How do I find covered calls for Humana Inc. (HUM)?
Use our Covered Calls screener with Humana Inc. (HUM) pre-loaded: filter by premium yield, DTE (14-day or 30-day windows), delta, and implied volatility (68.0% avg IV on this page).
What is the average premium yield for Humana Inc. (HUM) covered calls?
Average premium yield for Humana Inc. (HUM) covered calls is 4.10%, with top contracts up to 4.49%. Yields move with strike, expiration, and IV (avg 68.0%, peak 72.1%).
Is Humana Inc. (HUM) a good stock for covered calls?
Humana Inc. (HUM) offers covered calls with yields up to 4.49%. 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 Humana Inc. (HUM) covered calls?
Humana Inc. (HUM) 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 Humana Inc. (HUM) covered calls?
IV drives option premiums: Humana Inc. (HUM) averages 68.0% IV (peak 72.1%). Higher IV can mean richer premiums but more price swing—balance yield with delta and DTE.