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Best Covered Call Strategy for CTSH Stock Over 14 Days — Up to 2.48% Yield

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation · CTSH · Covered Call · Updated Aug 14, 2026

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Best covered call strategy for CTSH stock over 14 days: sell a ~0.25–0.30 delta call in the 7–21 DTE window. Example contracts below for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) reach up to 2.48% annualized yield (1.05% avg on top strikes)—compare strike, premium, and IV before opening the screener.

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Best covered call strategy for CTSH stock over 14 days

Target ~0.25–0.30 delta in the 7–21 DTE window. Top contracts reach up to 2.48% annualized yield (1.05% avg). Example: $60 strike, 7 DTE, 1.54% yield at ~0.35 delta. Full comparison is in the table below.

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Top Covered Calls (14–30 day)

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Top Covered Calls (14–30 day) — strike, expiration, DTE, delta, premium, yield, and contract score
StrikeExpirationDTEDeltaPremiumYieldScoreAction
$60.00Aug 2170.35$0.931.54%31Open
$70.00Aug 2170.06$0.150.21%10Open
$62.50Aug 2170.17$0.380.60%8Open
$65.00Aug 2170.11$0.280.42%8Open
$62.50Sep 18350.33$1.552.48%47Open

Additional medium-term contracts (22–45 DTE)

Additional medium-term contracts (22–45 DTE) — strike, expiration, DTE, delta, premium, yield, and contract score
StrikeExpirationDTEDeltaPremiumYieldScoreAction
$60.00Sep 18350.44$2.454.08%45Open
$65.00Sep 18350.24$1.131.73%39Open
$67.50Sep 18350.15$0.600.89%25Open

Key Metrics

Financial Performance

Market Cap.$27.3 Billion
Stock Price$58.21
P/E Ratio12.4
SectorTechnology
IndustryInformation Technology Services
52W High$87.03
52W Low$37.08
50-Day SMA$47.98
200-Day SMA$63.80
RSI (14D)72.0
Analyst ConsensusHold
WSO RatingA
Next EarningsNov 4, 2026

Covered calls snapshot

Avg. Premium Yield1.05%
Max Premium Yield2.48%
Avg. Implied Vol.52.1%
Peak Implied Vol.71.4%
Data UpdatedAug 14, 2026, 9:52 PM UTC

Insights

Top pick

Best covered calls for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH): $62.50 strike expiring Sep 18, 2026, 2.48% yield.

Short-term opportunities

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) has competitive covered calls expiring within ~14–21 days—use the 14-day screener filter to compare.

Implied volatility

Average IV for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) is 52.1% (elevated)— favorable for premium sellers.

Weekly vs monthly yield

Best ≤14 DTE yield: 1.54%. Best >14 DTE: 2.48%.

How to use this page

  1. Review Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) fundamentals Check stock price, sector, and technicals in the company snapshot, then compare top contract cards.
  2. Open the screener for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) Open our Covered Calls screener with CTSH pre-loaded and optional 14-day or 30-day DTE filters.
  3. Compare and execute Refine yield, delta, and IV in the screener, then place the trade in your broker.

Analysis

Our analysis of Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) covered calls shows average premium yield of 1.05% and peaks at 2.48%. Average implied volatility is 52.1% (peak 71.4%), indicating elevated volatility for premium sellers. Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) operates in the Technology sector within the Information Technology Services 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 CTSH stock over 14 days?

For a 14-day covered call on CTSH, target ~0.25–0.30 delta strikes in the 7–21 DTE window with annualized yield up to 2.48% (1.05% avg on top contracts). Example from today’s chain: $60.00 strike, 7 DTE, 1.54% annualized yield at ~0.35 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 Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH)?

The best covered calls for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) reach up to 2.48% annualized yield (1.05% 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 Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH)'s fundamentals for covered calls?

For Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH), key fundamentals include last price $58.21, P/E 12.4, market cap $27.3 Billion, Technology sector, WSO rating A, analyst consensus Hold. Fundamentals help you judge assignment risk and premium richness before selling options.

How do I find covered calls for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH)?

Use our Covered Calls screener with Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) pre-loaded: filter by premium yield, DTE (14-day or 30-day windows), delta, and implied volatility (52.1% avg IV on this page).

What is the average premium yield for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) covered calls?

Average premium yield for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) covered calls is 1.05%, with top contracts up to 2.48%. Yields move with strike, expiration, and IV (avg 52.1%, peak 71.4%).

Is Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) a good stock for covered calls?

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) offers covered calls with yields up to 2.48%. WSO rates it A. It is in Technology. IV is elevated—weigh premium income vs. assignment and earnings risk.

What expiration dates are available for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) covered calls?

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) 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 Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) covered calls?

IV drives option premiums: Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) averages 52.1% IV (peak 71.4%). Higher IV can mean richer premiums but more price swing—balance yield with delta and DTE.

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