Best Covered Call Strategy for AMAT Stock — 14-Day Strikes, Up to 6.22% Yield
Applied Materials, Inc. · AMAT · Covered Call · Updated Jul 15, 2026
Best covered call strategy for Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) over 14 days: sell a ~0.25–0.30 delta call in the 7–21 DTE window. Example contracts below reach up to 6.22% annualized yield (5.66% avg on top strikes)—compare strike, premium, and IV before opening the screener.
View AMAT chart14-day covered call snapshot for AMAT
Top 7–21 DTE contracts reach up to 6.22% annualized yield (5.66% avg). Compare strike, DTE, delta, and IV in the table below.
Top Covered Calls (14–30 day)
Open full screener| Strike | Expiration | DTE | Delta | Premium | Yield | Score | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $597.50 | Jul 31 | 16 | 0.46 | $34.18 | 5.24% | 53 | Open |
| $590.00 | Jul 31 | 16 | 0.48 | $37.15 | 5.79% | 53 | Open |
| $595.00 | Jul 31 | 16 | 0.46 | $35.03 | 5.38% | 53 | Open |
| $592.50 | Jul 31 | 16 | 0.47 | $36.38 | 5.69% | 52 | Open |
| $587.50 | Jul 31 | 16 | 0.49 | $38.88 | 6.22% | 50 | Open |
Additional medium-term contracts (22–45 DTE)
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Insights
Top pick
Best covered calls for Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT): $597.50 strike expiring Jul 31, 2026, 5.24% yield.
Short-term opportunities
Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) has competitive covered calls expiring within ~14–21 days—use the 14-day screener filter to compare.
Implied volatility
Average IV for Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) is 92.0% (elevated)— favorable for premium sellers.
How to use this page
- Review Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) fundamentals — Check stock price, sector, and technicals in the company snapshot, then compare top contract cards.
- Open the screener for Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) — Open our Covered Calls screener with AMAT 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 Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) covered calls shows average premium yield of 5.66% and peaks at 6.22%. Average implied volatility is 92.0% (peak 93.2%), indicating elevated volatility for premium sellers. Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) operates in the Technology sector within the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials 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 Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) over 14 days?
For a 14-day covered call on Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT), target ~0.25–0.30 delta strikes in the 7–21 DTE window with annualized yield up to 6.22% (5.66% avg on top contracts). Compare strike, premium, delta, and IV in the table above, then open the screener for live filters.
What are the best covered calls for Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT)?
The best covered calls for Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) reach up to 6.22% annualized yield (5.66% 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 Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT)'s fundamentals for covered calls?
For Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT), key fundamentals include last price $575.53, P/E 55.2, market cap $478.4 Billion, Technology sector, WSO rating B+, analyst consensus Buy. Fundamentals help you judge assignment risk and premium richness before selling options.
How do I find covered calls for Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT)?
Use our Covered Calls screener with Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) pre-loaded: filter by premium yield, DTE (14-day or 30-day windows), delta, and implied volatility (92.0% avg IV on this page).
What is the average premium yield for Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) covered calls?
Average premium yield for Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) covered calls is 5.66%, with top contracts up to 6.22%. Yields move with strike, expiration, and IV (avg 92.0%, peak 93.2%).
Is Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) a good stock for covered calls?
Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) offers covered calls with yields up to 6.22%. WSO rates it B+. It is in Technology. IV is elevated—weigh premium income vs. assignment and earnings risk.
What expiration dates are available for Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) covered calls?
Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) 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 Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) covered calls?
IV drives option premiums: Applied Materials, Inc. (AMAT) averages 92.0% IV (peak 93.2%). Higher IV can mean richer premiums but more price swing—balance yield with delta and DTE.