Best Covered Call Strategy for DGX Stock Over 14 Days — Up to 1.10% Yield
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated · DGX · Covered Call · Updated Nov 5, 2026
Best covered call strategy for DGX stock over 14 days: sell a ~0.25–0.30 delta call in the 7–21 DTE window. Example contracts below for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) reach up to 1.10% annualized yield (0.48% avg on top strikes)—compare strike, premium, and IV before opening the screener. Quest Diagnostics Incorporated provides diagnostic testing and services in the United States. The company develops and delivers diagnostic information services, such as routine, non-routine and advanced clinical testing, anatomic pathology testing, and other diagnostic information services.
View DGX chartBest covered call strategy for DGX stock over 14 days
Target ~0.25–0.30 delta in the 7–21 DTE window. Top contracts reach up to 1.10% annualized yield (0.48% avg). Example: $260 strike, 15 DTE, 1.10% yield at ~0.39 delta. Full comparison is in the table below.
Top Covered Calls (14–30 day)
Open full screener| Strike | Expiration | DTE | Delta | Premium | Yield | Score | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $260.00 | Nov 20 | 15 | 0.39 | $3.78 | 1.10% | 25 | Open |
| $310.00 | Nov 20 | 15 | 0.08 | $1.20 | 0.39% | 3 | Open |
| $300.00 | Nov 20 | 15 | 0.09 | $1.23 | 0.41% | 3 | Open |
| $270.00 | Nov 20 | 15 | 0.17 | $1.20 | 0.41% | 2 | Open |
| $290.00 | Nov 20 | 15 | 0.04 | $0.30 | 0.10% | 1 | Open |
Additional medium-term contracts (22–45 DTE)
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Insights
Top pick
Best covered calls for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX): $260.00 strike expiring Nov 20, 2026, 1.10% yield.
Short-term opportunities
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) has competitive covered calls expiring within ~14–21 days—use the 14-day screener filter to compare.
Implied volatility
Average IV for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) is 40.8% (elevated)— favorable for premium sellers.
How to use this page
- Review Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) fundamentals — Check stock price, sector, and technicals in the company snapshot, then compare top contract cards.
- Open the screener for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) — Open our Covered Calls screener with DGX 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 Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) covered calls shows average premium yield of 0.48% and peaks at 1.10%. Average implied volatility is 40.8% (peak 63.0%), indicating elevated volatility for premium sellers. Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) operates in the Healthcare sector within the Diagnostics & Research industry, earning an overall score of 3. Use the tables below to compare strike, DTE, and delta before opening the full screener.
FAQ
What is the best covered call strategy for DGX stock over 14 days?
For a 14-day covered call on DGX, target ~0.25–0.30 delta strikes in the 7–21 DTE window with annualized yield up to 1.10% (0.48% avg on top contracts). Example from today’s chain: $260.00 strike, 15 DTE, 1.10% annualized yield at ~0.39 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 Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX)?
The best covered calls for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) reach up to 1.10% annualized yield (0.48% 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 Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX)'s fundamentals for covered calls?
For Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX), key fundamentals include last price $255.55, P/E 25.1, market cap $27.8 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 Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX)?
Use our Covered Calls screener with Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) pre-loaded: filter by premium yield, DTE (14-day or 30-day windows), delta, and implied volatility (40.8% avg IV on this page).
What is the average premium yield for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) covered calls?
Average premium yield for Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) covered calls is 0.48%, with top contracts up to 1.10%. Yields move with strike, expiration, and IV (avg 40.8%, peak 63.0%).
Is Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) a good stock for covered calls?
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) offers covered calls with yields up to 1.10%. 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 Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) covered calls?
Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) 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 Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) covered calls?
IV drives option premiums: Quest Diagnostics Incorporated (DGX) averages 40.8% IV (peak 63.0%). Higher IV can mean richer premiums but more price swing—balance yield with delta and DTE.