WHAT QUALIFIED MEANS
Hard gates come first.
Contracts must clear liquidity, earnings-window, quote-quality, and cash-collateral checks before they can enter the ranked set.
DAILY CASH-SECURED PUT RANKINGS
Best cash-secured puts for August 24, 2026
PutSeeker screened 22,926 U.S. put contracts and ranked the qualified shortlist by risk-adjusted contract quality—not premium alone.
114underlyings scanned
22,926put contracts reviewed
168passed every filter
74.2top score / 100
TOP 10
Qualified contracts
| Rank | Contract | Spot | Delta | Buffer | Ann. premium | Open interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ORCL 2026-09-19 $120 Put | $142.45 | 0.155 | 17.4% | 28.9% | 14,419 | 74.2 |
| 2 | MU 2026-09-19 $780 Put | $910.43 | 0.152 | 15.7% | 24.2% | 2,219 | 69.5 |
| 3 | AMD 2026-09-19 $400 Put | $456.75 | 0.154 | 13.6% | 20.0% | 8,650 | 69.4 |
| 4 | SMCI 2026-09-19 $30 Put | $35.17 | 0.166 | 16.4% | 29.3% | 21,067 | 66.8 |
| 5 | MU 2026-09-19 $800 Put | $910.43 | 0.189 | 14.0% | 31.1% | 7,218 | 66.4 |
| 6 | MU 2026-09-19 $790 Put | $910.43 | 0.170 | 14.8% | 27.5% | 1,181 | 64.9 |
| 7 | ORCL 2026-09-19 $125 Put | $142.45 | 0.211 | 14.6% | 40.8% | 9,633 | 64.0 |
| 8 | TSLA 2026-09-19 $315 Put | $348.95 | 0.156 | 10.7% | 15.2% | 3,538 | 63.2 |
| 9 | NOW 2026-09-19 $112 Put | $128.05 | 0.151 | 13.7% | 19.4% | 1,075 | 63.1 |
| 10 | FCX 2026-09-19 $70 Put | $77.80 | 0.198 | 11.6% | 26.1% | 12,108 | 62.3 |
HOW TO READ THE SCORE
Comparison, not probability.
The 0–100 score compares volatility safety, downside buffer, execution quality, stressed Greeks, and income efficiency. It is not a forecast or win probability.
Quotes may be delayed and can change after publication. Rankings are research outputs, not personalized recommendations or trade instructions.