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 October 12, 2026
PutSeeker screened 24,619 U.S. put contracts and ranked the qualified shortlist by risk-adjusted contract quality—not premium alone.
114underlyings scanned
24,619put contracts reviewed
130passed every filter
68.8top score / 100
TOP 10
Qualified contracts
| Rank | Contract | Spot | Delta | Buffer | Ann. premium | Open interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CRWD 2026-11-20 $225 Put | $263.01 | 0.153 | 15.9% | 16.1% | 4,741 | 68.8 |
| 2 | SMCI 2026-11-06 $33 Put | $39.98 | 0.153 | 19.3% | 33.0% | 630 | 67.4 |
| 3 | ORCL 2026-11-20 $120 Put | $137.39 | 0.182 | 14.4% | 19.5% | 14,360 | 65.9 |
| 4 | AVGO 2026-11-20 $320 Put | $354.73 | 0.172 | 11.0% | 12.3% | 12,384 | 63.4 |
| 5 | MU 2026-11-20 $860 Put | $989.04 | 0.161 | 14.5% | 15.4% | 2,169 | 62.4 |
| 6 | COIN 2026-11-20 $150 Put | $180.39 | 0.158 | 18.6% | 20.7% | 3,036 | 61.4 |
| 7 | NVDA 2026-11-20 $205 Put | $226.32 | 0.186 | 10.7% | 13.9% | 21,164 | 61.3 |
| 8 | CRWD 2026-11-20 $230 Put | $263.01 | 0.183 | 14.3% | 19.5% | 1,722 | 58.2 |
| 9 | SMCI 2026-11-20 $33 Put | $39.98 | 0.187 | 20.3% | 33.5% | 1,765 | 57.6 |
| 10 | AMZN 2026-11-20 $235 Put | $259.53 | 0.188 | 10.8% | 14.1% | 9,570 | 57.6 |
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.