NTAP Cash Secured Put Opportunities
Selling a cash secured put on NTAP (NTAP) means setting aside enough cash to buy 100 shares and selling a put option. You collect the premium up front; in exchange you agree to buy NTAP at the strike price if it closes below it at expiry.
As of 2026-07-25, NTAP last traded around $167.74. Its best-scoring cash secured put is the $165.00 strike expiring 2026-08-21, paying $7.40 per share — a 4.48% premium ratio and a Net Score of 4.5 out of 10.
Cash Secured Put data for NTAP — cached 2026-07-25| Expiry | Strike type | Strike | Premium | Premium ratio | Net Score |
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| 2026-08-21 | ATM | $165.00 | $7.40 | 4.48% | 4.5 |
How much income does an NTAP cash secured put generate?
One options contract covers 100 shares. At the $165.00 strike, NTAP pays $7.40 per share, so a single contract collects about $740 in premium. That income is set against securing the put with $16500 in cash, roughly $16500 of capital — the 4.48% premium ratio shown above.
NTAP premium ratio trend
Over the last 40 trading snapshots, NTAP's cash secured put premium ratio has ranged from 0.87% to 5.43%, averaging 2.84%. It currently sits at 4.48%, which is above its recent average — a higher ratio means more income per dollar of cash secured.
Is NTAP a good cash secured put stock?
The Net Score weighs income against risk: how far NTAP sits above its 52-week low, the premium relative to the strike, the capital required, and the absolute premium collected. A score of 8 or above marks an unusually strong risk-adjusted setup. Compare NTAP against every other symbol on the ranked screener before committing capital.
NTAP cash secured put FAQ
How much does an NTAP cash secured put pay?
At the $165.00 strike expiring 2026-08-21, one NTAP contract collects $7.40 per share — about $740 for the 100 shares one contract covers. That is a 4.48% premium ratio against roughly $16500 of capital.
Is NTAP a good cash secured put candidate?
Kovered scores this setup 4.5 out of 10. The Net Score weighs the premium ratio against downside risk, capital required and total premium. NTAP last traded at $167.74 versus a 52-week low of $93.69. Scores of 8 or above are unusually strong on a risk-adjusted basis.
What is the difference between an NTAP covered call and a cash secured put?
A covered call needs you to already own 100 NTAP shares and caps your upside at the strike. A cash secured put needs cash instead of shares and obliges you to buy NTAP if it falls below the strike. Both collect premium up front; the covered call suits holders, the cash secured put suits buyers waiting for a lower entry.
How often is this NTAP data updated?
Kovered refreshes strikes, premiums and Net Scores daily from live options data, so the NTAP figures on this page reflect the most recent market close.