Best Covered Call Strategy for UAL Stock Over 14 Days — Up to 6.60% Yield
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. · UAL · Covered Call · Updated Oct 13, 2026
Best covered call strategy for UAL stock over 14 days: sell a ~0.25–0.30 delta call in the 7–21 DTE window. Example contracts below for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) reach up to 6.60% annualized yield (5.41% avg on top strikes)—compare strike, premium, and IV before opening the screener. United Airlines Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides air transportation services in the United States, Canada, Atlantic, the Pacific, and Latin America. It transports people and cargo through its mainline and regional fleets. The company also offers ground handling, flight academy, frequent flyer award non-travel redemptions, and maintenance services for third parties.
View UAL chartBest covered call strategy for UAL stock over 14 days
Target ~0.25–0.30 delta in the 7–21 DTE window. Top contracts reach up to 6.60% annualized yield (5.41% avg). Example: $110 strike, 17 DTE, 4.55% yield at ~0.33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $110.00 | Oct 30 | 17 | 0.33 | $2.12 | 4.55% | 60 | Open |
| $109.00 | Oct 23 | 10 | 0.33 | $1.88 | 5.05% | 51 | Open |
| $108.00 | Oct 23 | 10 | 0.39 | $2.60 | 4.86% | 51 | Open |
| $107.00 | Oct 30 | 17 | 0.44 | $3.58 | 5.98% | 51 | Open |
| $106.00 | Oct 30 | 17 | 0.47 | $3.71 | 6.60% | 49 | Open |
Additional medium-term contracts (22–45 DTE)
Key Metrics
Financial Performance
Covered calls snapshot
Insights
Top pick
Best covered calls for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL): $110.00 strike expiring Oct 30, 2026, 4.55% yield.
Short-term opportunities
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) has competitive covered calls expiring within ~14–21 days—use the 14-day screener filter to compare.
Implied volatility
Average IV for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) is 49.5% (elevated)— favorable for premium sellers.
Weekly vs monthly yield
Best ≤14 DTE yield: 5.05%. Best >14 DTE: 6.60%.
How to use this page
- Review United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) fundamentals — Check stock price, sector, and technicals in the company snapshot, then compare top contract cards.
- Open the screener for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) — Open our Covered Calls screener with UAL 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 United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) covered calls shows average premium yield of 5.41% and peaks at 6.60%. Average implied volatility is 49.5% (peak 55.7%), indicating elevated volatility for premium sellers. United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) operates in the Industrials sector within the Airlines industry, earning an overall score of 4. Use the tables below to compare strike, DTE, and delta before opening the full screener.
FAQ
What is the best covered call strategy for UAL stock over 14 days?
For a 14-day covered call on UAL, target ~0.25–0.30 delta strikes in the 7–21 DTE window with annualized yield up to 6.60% (5.41% avg on top contracts). Example from today’s chain: $106.00 strike, 17 DTE, 6.60% annualized yield at ~0.47 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 United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL)?
The best covered calls for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) reach up to 6.60% annualized yield (5.41% 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 United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL)'s fundamentals for covered calls?
For United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL), key fundamentals include last price $104.45, P/E 10.1, market cap $34.9 Billion, Industrials sector, WSO rating A-, analyst consensus Buy. Fundamentals help you judge assignment risk and premium richness before selling options.
How do I find covered calls for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL)?
Use our Covered Calls screener with United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) pre-loaded: filter by premium yield, DTE (14-day or 30-day windows), delta, and implied volatility (49.5% avg IV on this page).
What is the average premium yield for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) covered calls?
Average premium yield for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) covered calls is 5.41%, with top contracts up to 6.60%. Yields move with strike, expiration, and IV (avg 49.5%, peak 55.7%).
Is United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) a good stock for covered calls?
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) offers covered calls with yields up to 6.60%. WSO rates it A-. It is in Industrials. IV is elevated—weigh premium income vs. assignment and earnings risk.
What expiration dates are available for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) covered calls?
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) 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 United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) covered calls?
IV drives option premiums: United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) averages 49.5% IV (peak 55.7%). Higher IV can mean richer premiums but more price swing—balance yield with delta and DTE.