Best Covered Call Strategy for DLR Stock — 14-Day Strikes, Up to 2.59% Yield
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. · DLR · Covered Call · Updated Jul 21, 2026
Best covered call strategy for DLR stock over 14 days: sell a ~0.25–0.30 delta call in the 7–21 DTE window. Example contracts below for Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) reach up to 2.59% annualized yield (1.99% avg on top strikes)—compare strike, premium, and IV before opening the screener.
View DLR chartBest covered call strategy for DLR stock over 14 days
Target ~0.25–0.30 delta in the 7–21 DTE window. Top contracts reach up to 2.59% annualized yield (1.99% avg). Example: $178 strike, 17 DTE, 2.59% yield at ~0.48 delta. Full comparison is in the table below.
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Top Covered Calls (14–30 day)
Open full screener| Strike | Expiration | DTE | Delta | Premium | Yield | Score | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $177.50 | Aug 7 | 17 | 0.48 | $5.05 | 2.59% | 37 | Open |
| $180.00 | Aug 7 | 17 | 0.41 | $4.15 | 2.00% | 35 | Open |
| $177.50 | Jul 31 | 10 | 0.47 | $4.30 | 2.20% | 34 | Open |
| $180.00 | Jul 31 | 10 | 0.39 | $3.38 | 1.64% | 34 | Open |
| $182.50 | Aug 7 | 17 | 0.34 | $3.18 | 1.51% | 33 | Open |
Additional medium-term contracts (22–45 DTE)
Key Metrics
Financial Performance
Covered calls snapshot
Insights
Top pick
Best covered calls for Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR): $177.50 strike expiring Aug 7, 2026, 2.59% yield.
Short-term opportunities
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) has competitive covered calls expiring within ~14–21 days—use the 14-day screener filter to compare.
Implied volatility
Average IV for Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) is 38.7% (elevated)— favorable for premium sellers.
Weekly vs monthly yield
Best ≤14 DTE yield: 2.20%. Best >14 DTE: 2.59%.
How to use this page
- Review Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) fundamentals — Check stock price, sector, and technicals in the company snapshot, then compare top contract cards.
- Open the screener for Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) — Open our Covered Calls screener with DLR 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 Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) covered calls shows average premium yield of 1.99% and peaks at 2.59%. Average implied volatility is 38.7% (peak 41.5%), indicating elevated volatility for premium sellers. Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) operates in the Real Estate sector within the REIT - Specialty 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 DLR stock over 14 days?
For a 14-day covered call on DLR, target ~0.25–0.30 delta strikes in the 7–21 DTE window with annualized yield up to 2.59% (1.99% avg on top contracts). Example from today’s chain: $177.50 strike, 17 DTE, 2.59% 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 Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR)?
The best covered calls for Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) reach up to 2.59% annualized yield (1.99% 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 Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR)'s fundamentals for covered calls?
For Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR), key fundamentals include last price $176.03, P/E 46.1, market cap $65.4 Billion, Real Estate sector, WSO rating C, analyst consensus Buy. Fundamentals help you judge assignment risk and premium richness before selling options.
How do I find covered calls for Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR)?
Use our Covered Calls screener with Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) pre-loaded: filter by premium yield, DTE (14-day or 30-day windows), delta, and implied volatility (38.7% avg IV on this page).
What is the average premium yield for Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) covered calls?
Average premium yield for Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) covered calls is 1.99%, with top contracts up to 2.59%. Yields move with strike, expiration, and IV (avg 38.7%, peak 41.5%).
Is Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) a good stock for covered calls?
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) offers covered calls with yields up to 2.59%. WSO rates it C. It is in Real Estate. IV is elevated—weigh premium income vs. assignment and earnings risk.
What expiration dates are available for Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) covered calls?
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) 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 Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) covered calls?
IV drives option premiums: Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) averages 38.7% IV (peak 41.5%). Higher IV can mean richer premiums but more price swing—balance yield with delta and DTE.