Best Covered Call Strategy for HCA Stock Over 14 Days — Up to 2.21% Yield
HCA Healthcare, Inc. · HCA · Covered Call · Updated Nov 5, 2026
Best covered call strategy for HCA stock over 14 days: sell a ~0.25–0.30 delta call in the 7–21 DTE window. Example contracts below for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) reach up to 2.21% annualized yield (1.50% avg on top strikes)—compare strike, premium, and IV before opening the screener. HCA Healthcare, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides health care services in the United States. The company owns, manages, and operates hospitals, ASCs, freestanding emergency care facilities, urgent care facilities, walk-in clinics, diagnostic and imaging centers, radiation and oncology therapy centers, as well as rehabilitation and physical therapy centers, physician practices, home health agencies, hospices, outpatient physical therapy providers, home and community-based services providers, and various…
View HCA chartBest covered call strategy for HCA stock over 14 days
Target ~0.25–0.30 delta in the 7–21 DTE window. Top contracts reach up to 2.21% annualized yield (1.50% avg). Example: $515 strike, 15 DTE, 2.21% yield at ~0.48 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $515.00 | Nov 20 | 15 | 0.48 | $13.85 | 2.21% | 35 | Open |
| $520.00 | Nov 20 | 15 | 0.43 | $11.75 | 1.81% | 35 | Open |
| $525.00 | Nov 20 | 15 | 0.38 | $9.85 | 1.47% | 34 | Open |
| $530.00 | Nov 20 | 15 | 0.33 | $8.15 | 1.15% | 31 | Open |
| $535.00 | Nov 20 | 15 | 0.28 | $6.30 | 0.84% | 24 | Open |
Additional medium-term contracts (22–45 DTE)
Key Metrics
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Covered calls snapshot
Insights
Top pick
Best covered calls for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA): $515.00 strike expiring Nov 20, 2026, 2.21% yield.
Short-term opportunities
HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) has competitive covered calls expiring within ~14–21 days—use the 14-day screener filter to compare.
Implied volatility
Average IV for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) is 36.0% (elevated)— favorable for premium sellers.
How to use this page
- Review HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) fundamentals — Check stock price, sector, and technicals in the company snapshot, then compare top contract cards.
- Open the screener for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) — Open our Covered Calls screener with HCA 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 HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) covered calls shows average premium yield of 1.50% and peaks at 2.21%. Average implied volatility is 36.0% (peak 36.3%), indicating elevated volatility for premium sellers. HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) operates in the Healthcare sector within the Medical Care Facilities industry, earning an overall score of 2. Use the tables below to compare strike, DTE, and delta before opening the full screener.
FAQ
What is the best covered call strategy for HCA stock over 14 days?
For a 14-day covered call on HCA, target ~0.25–0.30 delta strikes in the 7–21 DTE window with annualized yield up to 2.21% (1.50% avg on top contracts). Example from today’s chain: $515.00 strike, 15 DTE, 2.21% 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 HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
The best covered calls for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) reach up to 2.21% annualized yield (1.50% 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 HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)'s fundamentals for covered calls?
For HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA), key fundamentals include last price $510.87, P/E 15.7, market cap $98.8 Billion, Healthcare 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 HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA)?
Use our Covered Calls screener with HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) pre-loaded: filter by premium yield, DTE (14-day or 30-day windows), delta, and implied volatility (36.0% avg IV on this page).
What is the average premium yield for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) covered calls?
Average premium yield for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) covered calls is 1.50%, with top contracts up to 2.21%. Yields move with strike, expiration, and IV (avg 36.0%, peak 36.3%).
Is HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) a good stock for covered calls?
HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) offers covered calls with yields up to 2.21%. WSO rates it C+. It is in Healthcare. IV is elevated—weigh premium income vs. assignment and earnings risk.
What expiration dates are available for HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) covered calls?
HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) 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 HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) covered calls?
IV drives option premiums: HCA Healthcare, Inc. (HCA) averages 36.0% IV (peak 36.3%). Higher IV can mean richer premiums but more price swing—balance yield with delta and DTE.