Best Covered Calls for Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) — Up to 1.55% Premium Yield
Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF · VTI · Covered Call · Updated Oct 24, 2026
The fund manager employs an indexing investment approach designed to track the performance of the CRSP U.S. Total Market Index (the “Target Index”), which represents 100% of the investable U.S. stock market, as determined by the index provider. Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in the stocks that make up the target index. Highlighted near-term covered calls on Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) reach up to 1.55% annualized yield (0.61% avg on top strikes in the tables below).
View VTI chartTop Covered Calls
Open full screener| Strike | Expiration | DTE | Delta | Premium | Yield | Score | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $375.00 | Nov 20 | 27 | 0.48 | $5.95 | 1.55% | 28 | Open |
| $380.00 | Nov 20 | 27 | 0.34 | $3.23 | 0.84% | 27 | Open |
| $385.00 | Nov 20 | 27 | 0.22 | $1.70 | 0.39% | 16 | Open |
| $390.00 | Nov 20 | 27 | 0.12 | $0.73 | 0.18% | 1 | Open |
| $420.00 | Nov 20 | 27 | 0.04 | $0.38 | 0.09% | 1 | Open |
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Top pick
Best covered calls for Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF (VTI): $375.00 strike expiring Nov 20, 2026, 1.55% yield.
Implied volatility
Average IV for Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) is 15.8% (moderate).
How to use this page
- Review Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) fundamentals — Check stock price, sector, and technicals in the company snapshot, then compare top contract cards.
- Open the screener for Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) — Open our Covered Calls screener with VTI 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 Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) covered calls shows average premium yield of 0.61% and peaks at 1.55%. Average implied volatility is 15.8% (peak 23.4%), 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 Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF (VTI)?
The best covered calls for Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) reach up to 1.55% annualized yield (0.61% average on top strikes). Compare strike, DTE, delta, and IV in the tables below, then open the screener for full filters.
What are Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF (VTI)'s fundamentals for covered calls?
For Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF (VTI), key fundamentals include last price $373.49, P/E 24.5. Fundamentals help you judge assignment risk and premium richness before selling options.
How do I find covered calls for Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF (VTI)?
Use our Covered Calls screener with Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) pre-loaded: filter by premium yield, DTE (14-day or 30-day windows), delta, and implied volatility (15.8% avg IV on this page).
What is the average premium yield for Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) covered calls?
Average premium yield for Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) covered calls is 0.61%, with top contracts up to 1.55%. Yields move with strike, expiration, and IV (avg 15.8%, peak 23.4%).
Is Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) a good stock for covered calls?
Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) offers covered calls with yields up to 1.55%. IV is moderate—weigh premium income vs. assignment and earnings risk.
What expiration dates are available for Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) covered calls?
Top contracts on this page use medium-term expirations. Filter any DTE in the screener for Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF (VTI).
How does implied volatility affect Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) covered calls?
IV drives option premiums: Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) averages 15.8% IV (peak 23.4%). Higher IV can mean richer premiums but more price swing—balance yield with delta and DTE.