Best Covered Call Strategy for PYPL Stock Over 14 Days — Up to 2.98% Yield
PayPal Holdings, Inc. · PYPL · Covered Call · Updated Sep 12, 2026
Best covered call strategy for PYPL stock over 14 days: sell a ~0.25–0.30 delta call in the 7–21 DTE window. Example contracts below for PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) reach up to 2.98% annualized yield (2.26% avg on top strikes)—compare strike, premium, and IV before opening the screener. PayPal Holdings, Inc. operates a technology platform that enables digital payments for merchants and consumers worldwide. The company operates a two-sided network at scale that connects merchants and consumers that enables its customers to connect, transact, and send and receive payments through online and in person, as well as transfer and withdraw funds using various funding sources, such as bank accounts, PayPal or Venmo account balance, consumer credit and debit products, credit and debit cards, and…
View PYPL chartBest covered call strategy for PYPL stock over 14 days
Target ~0.25–0.30 delta in the 7–21 DTE window. Top contracts reach up to 2.98% annualized yield (2.26% avg). Example: $72 strike, 13 DTE, 2.98% yield at ~0.24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $72.00 | Sep 25 | 13 | 0.24 | $2.15 | 2.98% | 64 | Open |
| $69.00 | Sep 25 | 13 | 0.17 | $1.08 | 1.57% | 64 | Open |
| $54.00 | Sep 25 | 13 | 0.49 | $1.28 | 2.22% | 41 | Open |
| $54.00 | Oct 2 | 20 | 0.50 | $1.55 | 2.52% | 38 | Open |
| $55.00 | Oct 2 | 20 | 0.41 | $1.18 | 2.02% | 38 | Open |
Additional medium-term contracts (22–45 DTE)
Key Metrics
Financial Performance
Covered calls snapshot
Insights
Top pick
Best covered calls for PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL): $72.00 strike expiring Sep 25, 2026, 2.98% yield.
Short-term opportunities
PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) has competitive covered calls expiring within ~14–21 days—use the 14-day screener filter to compare.
Implied volatility
Average IV for PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) is 77.8% (elevated)— favorable for premium sellers.
Weekly vs monthly yield
Best ≤14 DTE yield: 2.98%. Best >14 DTE: 2.52%.
How to use this page
- Review PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) fundamentals — Check stock price, sector, and technicals in the company snapshot, then compare top contract cards.
- Open the screener for PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) — Open our Covered Calls screener with PYPL 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 PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) covered calls shows average premium yield of 2.26% and peaks at 2.98%. Average implied volatility is 77.8% (peak 170.6%), indicating elevated volatility for premium sellers. PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) operates in the Financial Services sector within the Credit 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 PYPL stock over 14 days?
For a 14-day covered call on PYPL, target ~0.25–0.30 delta strikes in the 7–21 DTE window with annualized yield up to 2.98% (2.26% avg on top contracts). Example from today’s chain: $72.00 strike, 13 DTE, 2.98% annualized yield at ~0.24 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 PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL)?
The best covered calls for PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) reach up to 2.98% annualized yield (2.26% 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 PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL)'s fundamentals for covered calls?
For PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL), key fundamentals include last price $53.72, P/E 10.1, market cap $46.3 Billion, Financial Services sector, analyst consensus Hold. Fundamentals help you judge assignment risk and premium richness before selling options.
How do I find covered calls for PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL)?
Use our Covered Calls screener with PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) pre-loaded: filter by premium yield, DTE (14-day or 30-day windows), delta, and implied volatility (77.8% avg IV on this page).
What is the average premium yield for PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) covered calls?
Average premium yield for PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) covered calls is 2.26%, with top contracts up to 2.98%. Yields move with strike, expiration, and IV (avg 77.8%, peak 170.6%).
Is PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) a good stock for covered calls?
PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) offers covered calls with yields up to 2.98%. It is in Financial Services. IV is elevated—weigh premium income vs. assignment and earnings risk.
What expiration dates are available for PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) covered calls?
PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) 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 PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) covered calls?
IV drives option premiums: PayPal Holdings, Inc. (PYPL) averages 77.8% IV (peak 170.6%). Higher IV can mean richer premiums but more price swing—balance yield with delta and DTE.