Best Covered Call Strategy for Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Over 14 Days — Up to 1.95% Yield
Costco Wholesale Corporation · COST · Covered Call · Updated Jun 13, 2026
Best covered call strategy for Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) over 14 days: compare example strikes in the table below—top 14-day contracts reach up to 1.95% annualized yield (1.61% avg).
View COST chartTop Covered Calls (14–30 day)
Open full screener| Strike | Expiration | DTE | Delta | Premium | Yield | Score | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $985.00 | Jul 2 | 19 | 0.50 | $20.30 | 1.95% | 34 | Open |
| $995.00 | Jul 2 | 19 | 0.42 | $15.90 | 1.53% | 32 | Open |
| $990.00 | Jun 26 | 13 | 0.44 | $14.50 | 1.34% | 30 | Open |
| $990.00 | Jul 2 | 19 | 0.46 | $17.60 | 1.67% | 28 | Open |
| $985.00 | Jun 26 | 13 | 0.49 | $16.68 | 1.56% | 27 | Open |
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Top pick
Best covered calls for Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST): $985.00 strike expiring Jul 2, 2026, 1.95% yield.
Short-term opportunities
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) has competitive covered calls expiring within ~14–21 days—use the 14-day screener filter to compare.
Implied volatility
Average IV for Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) is 23.6% (moderate).
Weekly vs monthly yield
Best ≤14 DTE yield: 1.56%. Best >14 DTE: 1.95%.
How to use this page
- Review Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) fundamentals — Check stock price, sector, and technicals in the company snapshot, then compare top contract cards.
- Open the screener for Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) — Open our Covered Calls screener with COST 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 Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) covered calls shows average premium yield of 1.61% and peaks at 1.95%. Average implied volatility is 23.6% (peak 23.9%), indicating moderate volatility for premium sellers. Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector within the Discount Stores industry. Use the tables below to compare strike, DTE, and delta before opening the full screener.
FAQ
What are the best covered calls for Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)?
The best covered calls for Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) reach up to 1.95% annualized yield (1.61% 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 Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)'s fundamentals for covered calls?
For Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST), key fundamentals include last price $982.00, P/E 48.8, market cap $431.0 Billion, Consumer Defensive 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 Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)?
Use our Covered Calls screener with Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) pre-loaded: filter by premium yield, DTE (14-day or 30-day windows), delta, and implied volatility (23.6% avg IV on this page).
What is the average premium yield for Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) covered calls?
Average premium yield for Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) covered calls is 1.61%, with top contracts up to 1.95%. Yields move with strike, expiration, and IV (avg 23.6%, peak 23.9%).
Is Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) a good stock for covered calls?
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) offers covered calls with yields up to 1.95%. WSO rates it B+. It is in Consumer Defensive. IV is moderate—weigh premium income vs. assignment and earnings risk.
What expiration dates are available for Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) covered calls?
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) 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 Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) covered calls?
IV drives option premiums: Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) averages 23.6% IV (peak 23.9%). Higher IV can mean richer premiums but more price swing—balance yield with delta and DTE.