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 September 18, 2026
PutSeeker screened 20,596 U.S. put contracts and ranked the qualified shortlist by risk-adjusted contract quality—not premium alone.
114underlyings scanned
20,596put contracts reviewed
159passed every filter
72.0top score / 100
TOP 10
Qualified contracts
| Rank | Contract | Spot | Delta | Buffer | Ann. premium | Open interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ORCL 2026-10-16 $130 Put | $147.61 | 0.153 | 13.1% | 18.3% | 9,966 | 72.0 |
| 2 | COIN 2026-10-16 $165 Put | $194.25 | 0.152 | 16.5% | 24.7% | 2,978 | 68.4 |
| 3 | AMD 2026-10-16 $490 Put | $559.82 | 0.154 | 13.7% | 19.8% | 1,844 | 67.6 |
| 4 | TSLA 2026-10-16 $330 Put | $364.27 | 0.169 | 10.5% | 16.6% | 11,638 | 65.6 |
| 5 | NOW 2026-10-16 $120 Put | $135.47 | 0.173 | 12.8% | 22.1% | 6,275 | 64.6 |
| 6 | INTC 2026-10-16 $95 Put | $108.60 | 0.188 | 14.4% | 30.0% | 8,172 | 63.9 |
| 7 | PLTR 2026-10-16 $160 Put | $177.64 | 0.195 | 11.5% | 24.4% | 8,097 | 63.5 |
| 8 | AMD 2026-10-16 $500 Put | $559.82 | 0.188 | 12.2% | 24.9% | 2,772 | 63.5 |
| 9 | COIN 2026-10-16 $170 Put | $194.25 | 0.194 | 14.5% | 33.0% | 2,478 | 62.8 |
| 10 | NVDA 2026-10-16 $205 Put | $222.27 | 0.172 | 8.7% | 13.6% | 31,946 | 61.6 |
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.