Best Covered Calls for Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets Index Fund ETF Shares (VEA) — Up to 1.52% Premium Yield
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets Index Fund ETF Shares · VEA · Covered Call · Updated Aug 26, 2026
The fund employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the FTSE Developed All Cap ex U.S. Index, a market-capitalization-weighted index that is made up of approximately 3,957 common stocks of large-, mid-, and small-cap companies located in Canada and the major markets of Europe and the Pacific region. Highlighted near-term covered calls on Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets Index Fund ETF Shares (VEA) reach up to 1.52% annualized yield (0.60% avg on top strikes in the tables below).
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Open full screener| Strike | Expiration | DTE | Delta | Premium | Yield | Score | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $74.00 | Sep 18 | 23 | 0.48 | $1.13 | 1.52% | 32 | Open |
| $75.00 | Sep 18 | 23 | 0.34 | $0.63 | 0.83% | 16 | Open |
| $76.00 | Sep 18 | 23 | 0.22 | $0.33 | 0.43% | 2 | Open |
| $77.00 | Sep 18 | 23 | 0.12 | $0.15 | 0.13% | 1 | Open |
| $80.00 | Sep 18 | 23 | 0.05 | $0.08 | 0.09% | 1 | Open |
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Top pick
Best covered calls for Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets Index Fund ETF Shares (VEA): $74.00 strike expiring Sep 18, 2026, 1.52% yield.
Implied volatility
Average IV for Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets Index Fund ETF Shares (VEA) is 15.5% (moderate).
How to use this page
- Review Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets Index Fund ETF Shares (VEA) fundamentals — Check stock price, sector, and technicals in the company snapshot, then compare top contract cards.
- Open the screener for Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets Index Fund ETF Shares (VEA) — Open our Covered Calls screener with VEA 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 Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets Index Fund ETF Shares (VEA) covered calls shows average premium yield of 0.60% and peaks at 1.52%. Average implied volatility is 15.5% (peak 18.9%), indicating moderate volatility for premium sellers. Use the tables below to compare strike, DTE, and delta before opening the full screener.
FAQ
What are the best covered calls for Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets Index Fund ETF Shares (VEA)?
The best covered calls for Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets Index Fund ETF Shares (VEA) reach up to 1.52% annualized yield (0.60% average on top strikes). Compare strike, DTE, delta, and IV in the tables below, then open the screener for full filters.
What are Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets Index Fund ETF Shares (VEA)'s fundamentals for covered calls?
For Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets Index Fund ETF Shares (VEA), key fundamentals include last price $73.83, P/E 19.2. Fundamentals help you judge assignment risk and premium richness before selling options.
How do I find covered calls for Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets Index Fund ETF Shares (VEA)?
Use our Covered Calls screener with Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets Index Fund ETF Shares (VEA) pre-loaded: filter by premium yield, DTE (14-day or 30-day windows), delta, and implied volatility (15.5% avg IV on this page).
What is the average premium yield for Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets Index Fund ETF Shares (VEA) covered calls?
Average premium yield for Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets Index Fund ETF Shares (VEA) covered calls is 0.60%, with top contracts up to 1.52%. Yields move with strike, expiration, and IV (avg 15.5%, peak 18.9%).
Is Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets Index Fund ETF Shares (VEA) a good stock for covered calls?
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets Index Fund ETF Shares (VEA) offers covered calls with yields up to 1.52%. IV is moderate—weigh premium income vs. assignment and earnings risk.
What expiration dates are available for Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets Index Fund ETF Shares (VEA) covered calls?
Top contracts on this page use medium-term expirations. Filter any DTE in the screener for Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets Index Fund ETF Shares (VEA).
How does implied volatility affect Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets Index Fund ETF Shares (VEA) covered calls?
IV drives option premiums: Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets Index Fund ETF Shares (VEA) averages 15.5% IV (peak 18.9%). Higher IV can mean richer premiums but more price swing—balance yield with delta and DTE.