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 31, 2026
PutSeeker screened 25,933 U.S. put contracts and ranked the qualified shortlist by risk-adjusted contract quality—not premium alone.
114underlyings scanned
25,933put contracts reviewed
61passed every filter
63.5top score / 100
TOP 10
Qualified contracts
| Rank | Contract | Spot | Delta | Buffer | Ann. premium | Open interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PLTR 2026-09-26 $165 Put | $186.38 | 0.151 | 12.5% | 17.3% | 962 | 63.5 |
| 2 | INTC 2026-09-26 $80 Put | $89.51 | 0.191 | 12.2% | 26.0% | 2,896 | 58.1 |
| 3 | PLTR 2026-09-26 $170 Put | $186.38 | 0.208 | 10.3% | 25.2% | 865 | 56.8 |
| 4 | TSLA 2026-09-26 $335 Put | $367.95 | 0.175 | 10.0% | 17.2% | 558 | 54.5 |
| 5 | INTC 2026-10-03 $80 Put | $89.51 | 0.215 | 12.7% | 27.7% | 1,378 | 53.7 |
| 6 | ORCL 2026-09-26 $130 Put | $149.12 | 0.192 | 14.8% | 33.9% | 574 | 53.4 |
| 7 | TSLA 2026-09-26 $340 Put | $367.95 | 0.211 | 8.9% | 21.6% | 832 | 52.2 |
| 8 | NKE 2026-09-26 $36 Put | $39.06 | 0.161 | 8.6% | 11.9% | 4,565 | 51.3 |
| 9 | TSLA 2026-10-03 $330 Put | $367.95 | 0.172 | 11.5% | 15.1% | 510 | 50.8 |
| 10 | SPY 2026-10-01 $735 Put | $767.05 | 0.159 | 4.6% | 5.1% | 6,277 | 48.0 |
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.